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Ansible Playground Docker (Support 100+ Nodes)

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This repository provides a comprehensive guide to deploying Ansible Playground Docker using Docker. The setup includes demonstrations and step-by-step instructions, making it easy for beginners to quickly spin up an Ansible environment.

Purpose

The primary goal is to enable users to quickly create an Ansible playground in seconds. This setup is particularly beneficial for beginners who may not have access to multiple systems or servers, allowing them to practice and explore Ansible effortlessly.

Prerequisites

• Docker and Ansible must be installed on your system.
• Basic understanding of Docker and Ansible.
• Basic knowledge of command-line operations.

Quick Start

Features

• Spin up 100+ lab based on your hardware specification.
• Run Ansible Playground Docker within Seconds.
• Dynamic variable support, no static Username and password.
• Easy to setup LAB in seconds.
• Destroy lab in seconds, once you needed.

Clone Repo

git clone https://github.com/meibraransari/ansible-playground-docker.git

cd ansible-playground-docker

Set no of Ansible Server

To Set No of Ansible Server change below variable or go with the defaults.

nano setup_playground.sh

# Set no of Servers
containers=3

Setup Ansible Lab

bash setup_playground.sh

The script should perform the following tasks:

• Generate SSH Key: Create an SSH key pair named ansible_id_rsa_key in the home directory of the current user.
• Start Containers: Launch containers based on a specified variable named containers.
• Test Connectivity: Verify the network connectivity of the created containers.
• Generate Inventory File: Create an inventory file in the user's home directory that lists the containers.
• Create Ansible Configuration File: Generate an Ansible configuration file in the home directory of the current user.
• Ping Created Servers: Execute a ping command to check the reachability of the newly created containers.

Lab Test

Test 1: Ping one by one server

ansible server_1 -i inventory.ini -m ping

ansible server_2 -i inventory.ini -m ping

Test 2: Ping all Servers at once

ansible all -i inventory.ini -m ping

Test 3: Check hostname of Servers

ansible -i inventory.ini server_1 -m setup | grep ansible_hostname

ansible -i inventory.ini server_2 -m setup | grep ansible_hostname

Test 4: List Docker containers (LAB- Server)

docker ps -a

Test 5: Ping Server 1 using Playbook

ansible-playbook -i inventory.ini ping.yml

Test 6: Install Nginx on server_2 using Playbook

ansible-playbook -i inventory.ini nginx.yml

Verify installed apps

docker exec -it server_2 /bin/bash
nginx -v
netstat -tlpn
nginx 
netstat -tlpn
curl localhost
exit

Test 7: Install btop on server_3 using Playbook

ansible-playbook -i inventory.ini btop.yml

docker exec -it server_3 /bin/bash
btop --version
btop --utf-force
exit

Clean LAB

Below command only delete created by this lab script.

docker rm -f $(docker ps -aq --filter "name=^server_[0-9]+$")

I hope you enjoyed using this Ansible lab! 😊

Conclusion

In summary, the Ansible Playground Docker offers a streamlined and efficient way for beginners to explore and practice Ansible without the need for multiple systems or servers. By providing an accessible and quick setup, this lab empowers users to enhance their skills and confidence in automation, paving the way for deeper exploration of Ansible's capabilities. We hope you found this resource helpful and enjoyable!

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