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Knee: The Ansible-Powered CLI for Seamless Infrastructure Automation

Unlocking Efficiency in IT Infrastructure: Automate with Knee and Ansible

Luca Berton
5 min readMay 2, 2024

Introduction

In today’s fast-paced tech environment, repetitive tasks like software installations and system configurations are not just time-consuming but also prone to errors, leading to inefficiencies and operational delays. Enter Knee, a cutting-edge CLI tool that leverages the robust capabilities of Ansible to automate these mundane tasks, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing human error.

Overview of Knee

Knee is an innovative open-source command-line interface (CLI) built atop Ansible, designed to streamline and simplify infrastructure setup. By automating the repetitive tasks involved in setting up systems, Knee allows IT professionals to focus on more strategic tasks that add value to the business.

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How Knee Works

Knee transforms infrastructure setup through a four-step process, integrating user inputs with powerful Ansible playbooks. Here’s a closer look at how it functions:

  1. Component Selection: Users begin by selecting the required…

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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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