Complete Web Server Automation with Ansible

Build a comprehensive Ansible playbook to automate web server deployment, configuration, and security hardening across multiple environments.

intermediate
cloud
Ansible
75 minutes
6 steps
Prerequisites
  • Basic Ansible knowledge
  • SSH access to target servers
  • Understanding of web server concepts
  • Familiarity with YAML syntax
Learning Objectives
  • Create reusable Ansible playbooks
  • Implement cross-platform compatibility
  • Configure SSL certificates and security
  • Use Ansible roles and variables effectively
  • Implement idempotent automation
Technologies Used
Ansible
Nginx
SSL/TLS
UFW
Ubuntu
CentOS
Exercise Steps
1

Project Structure and Inventory Setup

Current

Create a proper Ansible project structure with inventory files and group variables.

2

Configure Group Variables and Templates

Set up group variables for different environments and create Nginx configuration templates.

3

Create Dynamic Nginx Configuration Template

Build a comprehensive Nginx configuration template with SSL, security headers, and performance optimizations.

4

Create Main Deployment Playbook

Build the main playbook that orchestrates the entire web server deployment and configuration.

5

Create Dynamic Index Page Template

Build a dynamic index page that displays server information and deployment details.

6

Test and Validate Deployment

Run comprehensive tests to validate the web server deployment and configuration.

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