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Ansible Automation Platform

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description Ansible Automation Platform Overview

Ansible is a powerful automation engine that excels at configuration management and orchestration. In a migration context, it is used *after* the data has moved to configure the operating system, install necessary agents, and ensure the application stack is running correctly on the new AWS EC2 instances. It is the glue that makes the migrated environment functional and standardized.

help Ansible Automation Platform FAQ

How does Ansible Automation Platform fit into a cloud migration if I'm already using CloudEndure?

CloudEndure handles the block-level replication and server cutover to move your machines to the new environment, while Ansible runs after migration to configure the OS, install application agents, and ensure the full application stack is operational. Ansible does not replace CloudEndure's replication—it handles the post-migration configuration and orchestration layer.

Does Ansible Automation Platform require installing agents on target servers?

No, Ansible is agentless—it uses SSH for Linux targets and WinRM for Windows targets to push configuration changes via Python or PowerShell scripts executed on the remote host. This is a key distinction from agent-based tools like Puppet or Chef, which require a continuously running daemon on each server.

What's the difference between open-source Ansible and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform?

The open-source Ansible project provides the core CLI automation engine for free, while Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform is the commercially supported product that adds automation hub, private automation hub, Event-Driven Ansible, and Red Hat's enterprise support. Organizations typically move to the platform when they need centralized automation management and SLA-backed support.

Can I use Ansible playbooks to orchestrate deployments across AWS, Azure, and on-premises in the same run?

Yes, Ansible playbooks are defined as YAML files that can target hosts across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and on-premises infrastructure in a single execution using dynamic inventory plugins for each cloud provider. This cross-platform capability is a primary reason it's widely used for hybrid cloud and multi-cloud orchestration.

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