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An In-Depth Guide to ansible-config Managing Ansible Configuration

A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Configuration with ansible-config and ansible.cfg files

Luca Berton
5 min readSep 9, 2023

Ansible is a powerful automation tool used for configuration management, application deployment, and task automation. It simplifies the management of complex infrastructures by allowing users to define tasks in easy-to-understand YAML files. However, to harness its full potential, it’s essential to understand and manage its configuration effectively. This is where the ansible-config command comes into play. In this article, we'll explore the ansible-config tool, its various actions, and how to use it to manage Ansible's configuration.

What is ansible-config?

ansible-config is a command-line utility provided by Ansible that allows users to view, manipulate, and manage Ansible's configuration settings. It provides a way to interact with Ansible's configuration files, making it easier to customize and troubleshoot Ansible's behavior.

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Luca Berton
Luca Berton

Written by Luca Berton

I help creative Automation DevOps, Cloud Engineer, System Administrator, and IT Professional to succeed with Ansible Technology to automate more things everyday

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