A Preview of Ansible’s Journey in 2024

Mark Your Calendar Key Releases, Events, and Conferences in 2024

Introduction

Welcome to 2024! In this article, we’ll explore the anticipated releases, community dynamics, and upcoming events in the realm of Ansible, the open-source IT automation platform. I’m Luca Berton, an Ansible Automation Expert, here to provide insights into what the year holds for this dynamic technology.

Ansible Overview

Ansible, led by Red Hat, is an open-source project integral to IT automation. The Ansible core, serving as the automation engine, powers various releases. The community plays a pivotal role, and transparency is evident through the changelog, illustrating the correspondence between community packages and Ansible core versions.

Release Cycle and Events

Typically, Ansible witnesses two major releases each year. In 2024, we expect the same pattern: Ansible 2.17 in May and Ansible 2.18 in November. Special attention is given to Ansible 2.9, which is still widely adopted despite reaching end-of-life status, particularly in network devices and special equipment.