What are Ansible roles and how do they work?

What are Ansible roles and how do they work?

Ansible roles are a way to organize playbooks and tasks in a reusable manner. They allow you to group related tasks, variables, and files together, making it easier to manage complex automation.

Can you give me an example of how to create a role?

Sure! To create a role, you can use the command ansible-galaxy init my_role. This will create a directory structure for your role, including folders for tasks, handlers, and defaults.

What should I include in the tasks directory?

In the tasks directory, you should include YAML files that define the tasks your role will perform. Each file can contain a list of tasks that will be executed in order.

How do I use a role in a playbook?

To use a role in a playbook, you can include it under the roles section. For example: roles: - my_role. This will execute all tasks defined in that role.