Introduction
Ansible and Chef are two of the most popular configuration management technologies. Both tools can handle many of the same tasks but have different capabilities and perform them differently.
In this blog, we will discuss both these tools, their strengths, weaknesses, and their differences.
Ansible
Ansible is an open-source IT engine that automates the deployment of IT technologies, including intra-service orchestration, cloud provisioning, and application deployment. Ansible is simple to install since it pushes modules to clients rather than using any client-side agents or unique security architecture. The output of these modules is sent back to the Ansible server once they have been run locally on the client side.
It can quickly establish SSH-Key connections with clients, streamlining the entire procedure. The files, also known as inventory files, hold client information such as hostnames, IP addresses, and SSH ports. Ansible may utilize an inventory file that you've produced and filled up.
Ansible utilizes the playbook to define automation jobs, and the playbook uses basic language, i.e., YAML. Although YAML is frequently used for configuration files, it may be used in various applications where data is saved. Even the IT infrastructure support staff can read and comprehend the playbook and troubleshoot if necessary is a huge advantage.
Ansible was developed with multi-tier deployment in mind. Ansible models IT infrastructure by detailing how all your systems are interconnected and does not manage one system at a time. Because Ansible is entirely agentless, it connects your nodes via SSH to function (by default). You have the choice to use Kerberos or another connection technique with Ansible.
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