Summary:
The book provides a comprehensive guide to using Ansible for automating server setup, configuration, and management, making it easier for developers and sysadmins to maintain and deploy software. It covers fundamental concepts, practical examples, and best practices for using Ansible in various environments to streamline and scale IT infrastructure.
Key points:
1. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): The book highlights the significance of IaC, a method of managing data centers via machine-readable files. Ansible is a tool that can be used for this, ensuring efficient server configurations.
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