Ansible Manager > Configuration > Credentials > New.

Start by configuring the authentication credentials for the target machines. The module supports two authentication methods: password and SSH key. Once configured, the machines linked to the selected credentials will be listed in the table below on the interface.

Ansible Manager > Configuration > Variables > (New).

Once the module is installed, some default variables will be available for use during Ansible execution. You can also create custom variables with unique names. When creating a variable, both its name and type are required. You can only modify the type of a variable if it is not in use, and it can only be deleted under the same condition. (At this point, variables have no values assigned on this interface.)

Ansible Manager > Configuration > Labels > New.

You can create labels and assign them to hosts or templates. Labels do not impact Ansible’s functionality; they are solely for better organization and easier navigation.

Ansible Manager > Configuration > Host > New.

This interface allows you to create the hosts that Ansible will run on later. You can assign the authentication credentials set up earlier here. If any tags have been created, they can be linked to the host, and you can also configure the host-specific variables (with values).

In the list view, selecting one or more hosts reveals a 'Ping Check' option at the top of the interface. This feature allows you to deactivate hosts that fail to respond to a ping.

Ansible Manager > Configuration > Group > New.
Ansible Manager > Configuration > Cluster > New.

Under the 'Group' menu, you can group hosts together, eliminating the need to add them individually when running Ansible later. You can also configure variables at the group level. If a variable is set both at the host and group level, the value at the group level will override the host-level value.

The 'Cluster' section offers the same configuration options as the 'Group' section, but instead of grouping hosts, you can organize the previously created groups into larger clusters.

Ansible Manager > Global Ansible Settings > Files > New.

You can upload files that will be available for use during Ansible execution. To use the uploaded file, reference it by its original filename, e.g., {{ example.txt }}. If you select the 'Use Custom Filename' option, you can assign a different name to the file, and you'll reference it by this custom name when running Ansible.

Ansible Manager > Global Ansible Settings > Templates > New.

You can create templates, such as configuration files, that include dynamic content, which can be made variable-driven. During Ansible execution, you can reference these templates by the name provided in the 'Output Filename' field, for example: {{ config.j2 }}.

Ansible Manager > Global Ansible Settings > Handlers > New.

A 'Handler' is a task that can be triggered by another task if it causes a change during execution.

Ansible Manager > Module Catalog.

This interface displays the list of installed Ansible modules, which is updated weekly through a scheduled action. Click on a module to view its detailed information. Use the 'Add Task to Role' button to assign the selected task to an existing 'Role'.

Ansible Manager > Ansible > Roles > New.

This interface allows you to create tasks for later execution. You can define 'Defaults' variables, which will not override variables with the same name that were defined earlier. In contrast, variables added in the 'Variables' table will override existing ones with the same name. The meta section is a dedicated part of Ansible playbooks and roles for managing dependencies, documentation, and metadata. It is especially useful for roles, ensuring clear and efficient relationships between them. Click the 'Add Task' button to create tasks, and rearrange their order in the table as needed. If a task references a previously added file or handler, you must include those files or handlers in the respective tables to ensure they are generated during Ansible execution.

After creating a task, click on its row and scroll down in the pop-up window to access additional configuration options, such as assigning Handlers.

Ansible Manager > Ansible > Job > New.

This interface allows you to define which hosts and roles should be executed. You can also define variables specific to the execution directly here. Ansible execution can be scheduled for a specified time or triggered manually. Optionally, you can configure email notifications to receive the results after the execution.