Learn Something New! - Getting started with Ansible 13 - Adding Users & Bootstrapping

Ansible is an incredible configuration management and provisioning utility that enables you to automate all the things. In this series, you'll learn everything you need to know in order to use Ansible for your day-to-day administration duties. In video 13, we'll look at adding a user, and then we'll set up Ansible to use a specific user for running tasks. Also, we'll walk through creating a bootstrap playbook specifically for adding new nodes. Full series: Part 1 (Introduction): https://linux.video/ansible1 Part 2 (SSH Overview & Setup): https://linux.video/ansible2 Part 3 (Setting up the Git Repository): https://linux.video/ansible3 Part 4 (Running Commands): https://linux.video/ansible4 Part 5 (Running Elevated Commands): https://linux.video/ansible5 Part 6 (Writing our First Playbook): https://linux.video/ansible6 Part 7 (The 'when' Conditional): https://linux.video/ansible7 Part 8 (Improving your Playbook): https://linux.video/ansible8 Part 9 (Targeting Specific Nodes): https://linux.video/ansible9 Part 10 (Tags): https://linux.video/ansible10 Part 11 (Managing Files): https://linux.video/ansible11 Part 12 (Managing Services): https://linux.video/ansible12 Part 13 (Adding Users): This video Part 14 (Roles): https://linux.video/ansible14 Part 15 (Host Variables): https://linux.video/ansible15 Part 16 (Templates): https://linux.video/ansible16 Wiki article for this video: https://www.learnlinux.tv/getting-started-with-ansible-13-managing-users/ *📖 Switch to Linux with my latest book!* Linux is one of the best decisions you can make for your computer — but knowing where to start is the hard part. This guide walks you through everything: choosing a distribution, installing it, and using it confidently every day. It'll be released very soon! 📌 *Join the announcement list here ➜ https://leanpub.com/switch-to-linux* *🔥 Top Recommendations* • Get $100 Credit to Practice on Akamai (Linode) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linode • Linux Commands Cheat Sheet ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-commands • 30% Off Linux Foundation Certifications (Use code "LEARNLINUXTV") ➜ https://learnlinux.link/lf • Professional tutoring from yours truly ➜ https://learnlinux.link/tutor-me *🛠️ SysAdmin Tools* • Monitor your Infrastructure like a Pro with Netdata ➜ https://learnlinux.link/netdata • Check out TinyPilot, a Pi-Based Remote Access Solution ➜ https://learnlinux.link/tinypilot • Tips for Switching to Linux (ebook) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-desktop-tips *🛡️ Privacy & Privacy* • Safeguard your Internet activity with Proton VPN (70% off) ➜ https://go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=16836 • Get Proton end-to-end Encrypted Email for $1/month ➜ https://go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=16836 *❤️ Support the Channel* • Enjoyed the video? Your support keeps this channel independent! • Become a Channel Member (Ad-Free & Early Access) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/join • Support on Patreon ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron *🛍️ Featured Merch* • "apt install coffee" T-Shirt (My personal favorite) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/apt-install-coffee • Proxmox T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/proxmox-shirt • Explore the Full Shop ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv 💻 Check out the Tiny Pilot KVM for your Homelab (commission earned): ➡️ https://learnlinux.link/tinypilot 💽 How to create a bootable flash drive for installing Linux: ➡️ https://linux.video/flash-usb 🐧 Which distro do I use? ➡️ https://learnlinux.link/mydistro 🔐 How to better secure OpenSSH: ➡️ https://linux.video/secure-ssh ☁️ How to create a cloud Linux server with Linode: ➡️ https://learnlinux.link/create-linode #DevOps #Automation #Ansible