# Archives **URL:** https://forum.ansible.com/c/archives/31.md?page=319 [Latest](https://forum.ansible.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.ansible.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.ansible.com/tags.md) **Page:** 320 --- ## [awx job/host monitoring details](https://forum.ansible.com/t/awx-job-host-monitoring-details/29473)
**Author:** [@Adam\_E](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Adam_E)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/awx-job-host-monitoring-details/29473 "2019-01-21T15:25:27Z")
HI there, I have a few AWX jobs that run on some pretty sluggish hosts (legacy stuff), unfortunately I have a few hundred hosts. Currently I run with serial set to 20 or so which works well and fine. The issue I have i… --- ## [AWX Instance groups Question](https://forum.ansible.com/t/awx-instance-groups-question/29457)
**Author:** [@Darkhan](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Darkhan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/awx-instance-groups-question/29457 "2019-01-21T13:32:24Z")
I was under the impression that hosts in the same instance group are picking up whatever job is assigned to that group depending on which has free resources. I have an environment with 2 hosts in the tower instance grou… --- ## [Ansible and Huawei](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-and-huawei/29361)
**Author:** [@Anurag\_Bhatia](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Anurag_Bhatia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-and-huawei/29361 "2019-01-21T11:34:46Z")
Hello there Was wondering if anyone has experience of using ansible with Huawei successfully? We are using Huawei at our IX and I am able to use ad-hoc commands with Huawei but playbooks based on documentation fail wit… --- ## [Migration of AWX objects between two installations](https://forum.ansible.com/t/migration-of-awx-objects-between-two-installations/29441)
**Author:** [@Alberto\_Jimenez\_Loza](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Alberto_Jimenez_Loza)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/migration-of-awx-objects-between-two-installations/29441 "2019-01-21T07:56:33Z")
I have two awx installations. One AWX is the backup of main installation. I have used tower-cli to do the export/import of the objetcts of the AWX. EXPORT tower-cli receive --all\> date +%m.%d.%y\_%H.%M.%S\_assets\_awx.j… --- ## [ntp.j2 for different set of hosts](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ntp-j2-for-different-set-of-hosts/29462)
**Author:** [@coach.rhca](https://forum.ansible.com/u/coach.rhca)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 6:50am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ntp-j2-for-different-set-of-hosts/29462 "2019-01-21T06:50:30Z")
Hi, I have created a role for the ntp with the ntp.j2 and ntp1.j2 templates in templates diretory . with ntp.j2 consisting of server 2.2.2.1 iburst and with tp. ntp1.j2 consist of server 1.2.1.3 iburst In the task… --- ## [Unable to parse /etc/ansible/hosts as an inventory source](https://forum.ansible.com/t/unable-to-parse-etc-ansible-hosts-as-an-inventory-source/27844)
**Author:** [@Rob\_Christian](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Rob_Christian)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/unable-to-parse-etc-ansible-hosts-as-an-inventory-source/27844 "2019-01-20T18:32:20Z")
How can I have my Ansible project use only the local /inventories directory? I am getting this output and I get the impression that Ansible is not finding my inventories. \` \[WARNING\]: Unable to parse /etc/ansible/hosts… --- ## [Want to change the installatin path using win\_package](https://forum.ansible.com/t/want-to-change-the-installatin-path-using-win-package/29478)
**Author:** [@shyam.awk](https://forum.ansible.com/u/shyam.awk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/want-to-change-the-installatin-path-using-win-package/29478 "2019-01-20T17:22:01Z")
Hi, I want to change the new software installation path from C:\\ to D:\\ but the installation is going to the C:\\ drive and the following playbook not worked. The package is at shared network path. name: installation o… --- ## [Event handler using ansible](https://forum.ansible.com/t/event-handler-using-ansible/29415)
**Author:** [@Sathya\_Narayanan](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Sathya_Narayanan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/event-handler-using-ansible/29415 "2019-01-20T12:33:24Z")
Hi All, I know, I have ask this question before, but to my surprise I don’t find any better documentation on internet which can say how I can use mandible as a EDI tool (event driven infra). We have nagios in our envir… --- ## [ansible jinja2 template to loop through variables that has multiple values for each variable on a per host basis](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-jinja2-template-to-loop-through-variables-that-has-multiple-values-for-each-variable-on-a-per-host-basis/29477)
**Author:** [@pnagaraj7656](https://forum.ansible.com/u/pnagaraj7656)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 8:14am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-jinja2-template-to-loop-through-variables-that-has-multiple-values-for-each-variable-on-a-per-host-basis/29477 "2019-01-20T08:14:25Z")
My Requirement is as follows Below is the list of variables and its multiple values : host1 env : qa,dev,uat grpn: g1 type: t1 port: 1401 type: t2 port: 1402 type: t3 port: 1403 host2 env : qa,dev,uat grpn: … --- ## [Problem with: create user with an encrypted password](https://forum.ansible.com/t/problem-with-create-user-with-an-encrypted-password/29474)
**Author:** [@Henrik\_Schuetze](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Henrik_Schuetze)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/problem-with-create-user-with-an-encrypted-password/29474 "2019-01-19T15:11:26Z")
Hello, i want to create users on a centos system. the users use rsa keys to authenticate on the linux. They have an PAM token to connect on the maria db on the system. And with PAM they need an Linux password and the … --- ## [/bin/sh: show: command not found](https://forum.ansible.com/t/bin-sh-show-command-not-found/29475)
**Author:** [@KESHAV\_YADAV](https://forum.ansible.com/u/KESHAV_YADAV)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/bin-sh-show-command-not-found/29475 "2019-01-19T15:10:51Z")
What is the reason behind the below output ? The device is reachable and ssh is successful from MAC terminal. ansible R2 -m raw -a “show version” -u keshav -k R2 | FAILED | rc=127 \>\> /bin/sh: show: command not found n… --- ## [Trouble integrating custom module\_utils module](https://forum.ansible.com/t/trouble-integrating-custom-module-utils-module/29437)
**Author:** [@Andrei\_Pashkin](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Andrei_Pashkin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 6:36am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/trouble-integrating-custom-module-utils-module/29437 "2019-01-19T06:36:49Z")
Hello! I tried to write a custom module\_utils module, I set up everything according to the docs, but for some reason I get an error: Skipping plugin (…) as it seems to be invalid: No module named … I’ve isolated the… --- ## [using hashicorp vault & tower](https://forum.ansible.com/t/using-hashicorp-vault-tower/29467)
**Author:** [@dmakovey](https://forum.ansible.com/u/dmakovey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/using-hashicorp-vault-tower/29467 "2019-01-18T22:20:34Z")
Hi, I'm researching ways to integrate hashicorp vault with AWX. I did go through https://www.ansible.com/blog/ansible-tower-feature-spotlight-custom-credentials and https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/authenticating-appl… --- ## [Ansible update on Ubuntu 18.04](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-update-on-ubuntu-18-04/29472)
**Author:** [@eric.dunn](https://forum.ansible.com/u/eric.dunn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-update-on-ubuntu-18-04/29472 "2019-01-18T21:43:01Z")
This isn't an Ansible bug, but I cannot update using a local mirror (apt-mirror). If I use an external mirror (us.archive.ubuntu.com) the anisible update operation works fine. I found plenty of users complaining about … --- ## [add host to inventory Add tower host](https://forum.ansible.com/t/add-host-to-inventory-add-tower-host/29455)
**Author:** [@cava\_cavamagie](https://forum.ansible.com/u/cava_cavamagie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/add-host-to-inventory-add-tower-host/29455 "2019-01-18T19:22:40Z")
i want to add to inventory over awx a machine provisioned i try with name: Add tower host tower\_host: but seem work only in tower because when i try to use give me “exception”: “WARNING: The below traceback may not … --- ## [command not found -\> while running "show version" on cisco IOS device.](https://forum.ansible.com/t/command-not-found-while-running-show-version-on-cisco-ios-device/29470)
**Author:** [@KESHAV\_YADAV](https://forum.ansible.com/u/KESHAV_YADAV)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/command-not-found-while-running-show-version-on-cisco-ios-device/29470 "2019-01-18T18:49:34Z")
What is the reason behind the below output ? The device is reachable and ssh is successful from MAC terminal. ansible R2 -m raw -a “show version” -u keshav -k R2 | FAILED | rc=127 \>\> /bin/sh: show: command not found n… --- ## [Need help related to jdk installation on linux](https://forum.ansible.com/t/need-help-related-to-jdk-installation-on-linux/29469)
**Author:** [@ashok\_kumar\_penumudi](https://forum.ansible.com/u/ashok_kumar_penumudi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/need-help-related-to-jdk-installation-on-linux/29469 "2019-01-18T18:47:41Z")
Can anyone help how to install java by using ansible on Linux without internet by using rpm or tar.gz file. Thanks In advance. --- ## [vmware\_host\_config\_facts - Gathers facts about an ESXi host’s advance configuration information](https://forum.ansible.com/t/vmware-host-config-facts-gathers-facts-about-an-esxi-host-s-advance-configuration-information/29465)
**Author:** [@Karthikeyan\_Karunamo](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Karthikeyan_Karunamo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/vmware-host-config-facts-gathers-facts-about-an-esxi-host-s-advance-configuration-information/29465 "2019-01-18T15:09:20Z")
Hello Team, I’m collecting the facts for all ESXi hosts using vmware\_host\_config\_facts but I did not see that what are all the datastore(s) attached with each ESXi and status. Is there any alternative way to pull the ES… --- ## [Ansible vault -- "ERROR! playbooks must be a list of plays"](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-vault-error-playbooks-must-be-a-list-of-plays/29458)
**Author:** [@John\_Harmon](https://forum.ansible.com/u/John_Harmon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 5:13am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-vault-error-playbooks-must-be-a-list-of-plays/29458 "2019-01-18T05:13:23Z")
I wouldn’t be surprised if I am using this incorrectly, but I could use some outside input. Consider the following tree (not in a role): . ├── get\_user\_info.yml └── vault.yml vault.yml contents: \` --- ## [How to assign inventory group alias to a variable?](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-assign-inventory-group-alias-to-a-variable/29461)
**Author:** [@Robert\_F](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Robert_F)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-assign-inventory-group-alias-to-a-variable/29461 "2019-01-17T22:49:50Z")
I have this Ansible inventory file: \[fileservers\] fs01.example.com ansible\_ssh\_host=192.168.1.1 ip\_addr=192.168.1.1 \[dbservers\] db01.example.com ansible\_ssh\_host=192.168.1.2 ip\_addr=192.168.1.2 \[webservers\] web01.e… --- ## [Ansible 2.7.6 and 2.6.12](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-2-7-6-and-2-6-12/29459)
**Author:** [@tkuratom](https://forum.ansible.com/u/tkuratom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-2-7-6-and-2-6-12/29459 "2019-01-17T19:46:20Z")
Hi all- we're happy to announce that the general releases of Ansible 2.7.6 and Ansible 2.6.12 are now available! How do you get it? --- ## [Use of Ansible under PowerVC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/use-of-ansible-under-powervc/29450)
**Author:** [@Bernard\_Tremblay](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Bernard_Tremblay)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/use-of-ansible-under-powervc/29450 "2019-01-17T16:02:01Z")
Hi, We are trying to use ansible in a PowerVC environment. We have a cluster of Power machines connected to a SAN box, we run SLES linux and Windows server to use SAP stuff. I would like to find any resources/document… --- ## [using become in one tasks of a role](https://forum.ansible.com/t/using-become-in-one-tasks-of-a-role/29456)
**Author:** [@Igor\_Turovsky](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Igor_Turovsky)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/using-become-in-one-tasks-of-a-role/29456 "2019-01-17T12:45:31Z")
Hello, In my playbook I am using become for one tasks only, i.e.: \` name: Create ECP Virtual Directory \` exch\_ecp\_virtualdirectory: identity: ‘{{ ansible\_hostname }}\\ecp ({{ site }})’ path: ‘{{ folder }}\\ecp’ st… --- ## [Is it possible to export inventory to a file?](https://forum.ansible.com/t/is-it-possible-to-export-inventory-to-a-file/29454)
**Author:** [@Ibrahim\_Ercan](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Ibrahim_Ercan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/is-it-possible-to-export-inventory-to-a-file/29454 "2019-01-17T11:47:38Z")
Hi. I need to import and export inventories. I can import inventory from a file but I couldn’t figure out if there is a way to export inventory to a file? I wonder if there is a easy way to do that? Any suggestion? --- ## [Issuing creating domain users with module win\_dsc and resource xADuser parsing pscredentials](https://forum.ansible.com/t/issuing-creating-domain-users-with-module-win-dsc-and-resource-xaduser-parsing-pscredentials/29431)
**Author:** [@Lee\_Drew](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Lee_Drew)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 9:44am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/issuing-creating-domain-users-with-module-win-dsc-and-resource-xaduser-parsing-pscredentials/29431 "2019-01-17T09:44:33Z")
I’m trying to create a bunch of domain application test accounts with the same password using DSC Resource xADUser. I have a file called secrets.yml that contains the password for these accounts - secrets.yml is encrypt… --- ## [Ansible parallel block execution](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-parallel-block-execution/29448)
**Author:** [@Raoul](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Raoul)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-parallel-block-execution/29448 "2019-01-17T04:39:26Z")
Hi, I am using in an Ansible playbook blocks to execute reboots on hosts when required after applying updates. I have to ensure that the hosts are back online after reboot. Using ‘strategy: free’ so that all defined ta… --- ## [Automating firmware upgrades on Dell Networking 7048P Switches](https://forum.ansible.com/t/automating-firmware-upgrades-on-dell-networking-7048p-switches/29453)
**Author:** [@Nathan](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Nathan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/automating-firmware-upgrades-on-dell-networking-7048p-switches/29453 "2019-01-17T01:08:26Z")
Hello all, I currently have 100 Dell Networking 7048P Switches that will need to be upgraded to the latest firmware and was hoping for some assistance on finding either an existing script or creating one for the Dell se… --- ## [Need Clloudera prerequisite Ansible Scripts](https://forum.ansible.com/t/need-clloudera-prerequisite-ansible-scripts/29452)
**Author:** [@ashok\_kumar\_penumudi](https://forum.ansible.com/u/ashok_kumar_penumudi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/need-clloudera-prerequisite-ansible-scripts/29452 "2019-01-16T23:41:00Z")
Hi,we are planning to automate cloudera installation by using Ansible scripts. Could you please share scripts asap. --- ## [Exclude match from with\_items](https://forum.ansible.com/t/exclude-match-from-with-items/29451)
**Author:** [@John\_Harmon](https://forum.ansible.com/u/John_Harmon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/exclude-match-from-with-items/29451 "2019-01-16T23:35:22Z")
How might I go about excluding one item found under with\_items? For example, assume the following: \` ok: \[mytestserver\] =\> { “aduser”: { “account\_locked”: false, “attempts”: 1, “changed”: false, “city”: “Spanish … --- ## [Windows Remote Desktop Access for Users using Ansible](https://forum.ansible.com/t/windows-remote-desktop-access-for-users-using-ansible/29444)
**Author:** [@Subhi\_Andrews](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Subhi_Andrews)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/windows-remote-desktop-access-for-users-using-ansible/29444 "2019-01-16T20:33:28Z")
Hi folks, I am trying to configure RDP access to users who need to access to certain hosts. Is there a way to automate this using Ansible? Thanks, Subhi. [Previous page](https://forum.ansible.com/c/archives/31.md?page=318) [Next page](https://forum.ansible.com/c/archives/31.md?page=320)