How to Install Ansible on Clear Linux Latest?

Ansible is an open-source automation tool that simplifies the IT infrastructure management. It helps to manage remote machines, deploy applications, and automate day-to-day IT tasks. Clear Linux is a lightweight and easy-to-install Linux distribution that is optimized for Intel CPUs. In this tutorial, we will describe how to install Ansible on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, ensure that you have:

  • Clear Linux installed on your system
  • Access to the internet
  • A user account with sudo privileges

Step 1: Update System

Ensure that the system is updated with the latest updates and packages.

sudo swupd update

Step 2: Install Python

Ansible requires Python 3.6 or higher version. However, Clear Linux comes with Python pre-installed, it's better to update it.

sudo swupd bundle-add python3-basic

Step 3: Install Ansible

To install Ansible, use the swupd command.

sudo swupd bundle-add ansible

This command will install Ansible and its dependencies.

Step 4: Verify Ansible Installation

Verify that Ansible is installed correctly by checking the Ansible version.

ansible --version

You should see the Ansible version and other details.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Ansible on Clear Linux. You are now set to configure and manage all your systems with the help of Ansible.