Ansible
Ansible is a suite of software tools that enables infrastructure as code. It is open-source and the suite includes software provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment functionality.
Creating an Ansible connection
Ansible does not use a dedicated connection. Instead, an SSH connection is used.
Using SSH Key
Creating your connection
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In the Blink platform, navigate to the Connections page > Add connection. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
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Select the SSH icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
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(Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
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Select SSH as the method to create the connection.
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Fill in the parameters:
- Your Private Key.
- (Optional) Your Passphrase.
- The Username that will be associated with the key.
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(Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
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Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.