Ansible is an open-source automation tool designed for IT configuration management, application deployment, and task automation. It simplifies complex workflows by using simple, human-readable YAML files (Playbooks) to automate repetitive tasks across servers and environments. Ansible is agentless, relying on SSH for communication, making it lightweight and easy to deploy.

Features of Ansible:

• Agentless architecture using SSH for secure and efficient communication.
• Simple automation using YAML-based Playbooks for configuration management.
• Scalable automation across servers, cloud environments, and containers.
• Support for cloud provisioning (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Role-based access control for secure task execution.
• Integration with CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment.
• Idempotent operations to prevent redundant changes.
• Extensible with custom modules and plugins.

Run these commands on your VM:
$ sudo apt update
$ ansible --version

Disclaimer: Ansible is open-source software provided under the GNU General Public License. It is offered "as is," without any warranty, express or implied. Users are responsible for ensuring the ethical and legal use of Ansible in their projects.