- name: Display OS distribution hosts: web1
tasks:
- debug:
var: ansible_distribution
Explanation:
Ansible facts provide detailed system information, enabling tailored configurations and playbook logic.

ansible-playbook git_clone.yml --vault-password-file vault_pass.txt git_clone.yml:
- name: Clone repository hosts: localhost tasks:
- git:
repo: "https://github.com/private/repo.git"
dest: "~/repo"
version: "main"
key_file: "~/.ssh/id_rsa"
Explanation:
Using git module with secure credentials fetches repositories for automated deployments or configurations.

- name: Store delegated results hosts: web1
tasks:
- name: Get uptime from db1
command: uptime
delegate_to: db1
register: db1_uptime
- name: Display uptime debug:
var: db1_uptime
Explanation:
The register variable captures the results of a delegated task, storing them within the current host's context for further processing.

1. Navigate to Settings > Registries in the Automation Controller.
2. Add a new registry:
o Name: Private Registry
o URL: registry.example.com
o Authentication: Provide credentials.
3. Save the configuration and test connectivity.
Explanation:
Adding a private registry allows Automation Controller to securely fetch and use custom EEs.

podman logs $(podman ps -aq --filter ancestor=my_execution_env:1.0)
Explanation:
Inspecting logs helps troubleshoot issues that occur during the build process, ensuring a functional EE.