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Ansible troubleshooting - Resolving The Case of the Missing amazon.aws.ec2_ami_info Module
A Comprehensive Guide to Overcoming Common Ansible Playbook Challenges
Introduction
In the realm of IT automation, Ansible playbooks are a cornerstone, empowering administrators and developers to define and execute a series of tasks across a multitude of servers in an orderly and predictable manner. However, even the most seasoned professionals can encounter hurdles, such as the intriguing issue of a playbook failing to execute due to a missing module. A classic example of this scenario is encountered with the error message regarding the ‘amazon.aws.ec2_ami_info’ module.
Understanding the Problem
The error message in question is encountered when running an Ansible playbook aimed at gathering information about Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) using the amazon.aws.ec2_ami_info module. The message highlights a failure to parse inventory, a lack of available hosts, and crucially, the inability to resolve the 'amazon.aws.ec2_ami_info' module. This error is particularly perplexing as it suggests a misspelling, a missing collection, or an incorrect module path, which halts the playbook execution.
