What is an Ansible module and how does it work?

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An AnsibleĀ® module is a small program that performs actions on a local machine, application programming interface (API), or remote host. Modules are expressed as code, usually in Python, and contain metadata that defines when and where a specific automation task is executed and which users can execute it. By @redhat.com.

Further you will learn:

  • How do modules work?
  • Creating and sharing Ansible modules
  • Using modules with event-driven automation

While modules play an essential role in playbook execution, they also hold value for organizations looking to take a more advanced, proactive approach to IT management with event-driven automation. Nice one!

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