# Ansible Developer **URL:** https://forum.ansible.com/c/archives/ansible-developer/29.md?page=39 [Latest](https://forum.ansible.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.ansible.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.ansible.com/tags.md) **Page:** 40 --- ## [What Controls Permissions of AWS test roles for Shippable builds?](https://forum.ansible.com/t/what-controls-permissions-of-aws-test-roles-for-shippable-builds/26420)
**Author:** [@Ed\_C](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Ed_C)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 5:39am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/what-controls-permissions-of-aws-test-roles-for-shippable-builds/26420 "2018-01-05T05:39:21Z")
Hi, My PR previously had a passing build, but after a recent update it’s started failing with permission errors from the AWS APIs. I’d like to get this passing again but can’t work out what it is that controls the permi… --- ## [Ansible-2.4.3 Beta3 is ready for testing](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-2-4-3-beta3-is-ready-for-testing/26411)
**Author:** [@tkuratom](https://forum.ansible.com/u/tkuratom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2018, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-2-4-3-beta3-is-ready-for-testing/26411 "2018-01-03T21:24:52Z")
Hi all, we're happy to announce that RC3 for 2.4.3 is now available for testing. How do you get it? --- ## [New contrib](https://forum.ansible.com/t/new-contrib/26401)
**Author:** [@Sami\_Guirguis](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Sami_Guirguis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/new-contrib/26401 "2018-01-02T16:44:33Z")
Hello, I am looking to contribute to the project, guidance appreciated. Cheers, Sami --- ## [adding follow\_redirects option to the unarchive module](https://forum.ansible.com/t/adding-follow-redirects-option-to-the-unarchive-module/26394)
**Author:** [@tricker](https://forum.ansible.com/u/tricker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/adding-follow-redirects-option-to-the-unarchive-module/26394 "2018-01-02T15:18:40Z")
Does the community have any interest in adding the follow\_redirects option to the unarchive module? I’ve run into a situation where I could use such a thing. It looks like it could be relatively straightforward to imple… --- ## [Ansible-container build for setting up nginx container is getting terminated with module error](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-container-build-for-setting-up-nginx-container-is-getting-terminated-with-module-error/26381)
**Author:** [@ManiGandan\_T](https://forum.ansible.com/u/ManiGandan_T)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-container-build-for-setting-up-nginx-container-is-getting-terminated-with-module-error/26381 "2017-12-26T12:57:14Z")
ISSUE TYPE- Bug Report container.yml version: '2' settings: conductor: base: centos:7 services: ansible.nginx-container: from: "nginx:base" roles: - nginx\_container ports: - "80:3000" user… --- ## [Help setting up a module development environment?](https://forum.ansible.com/t/help-setting-up-a-module-development-environment/26377)
**Author:** [@Stephen\_Nesbitt](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Stephen_Nesbitt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/help-setting-up-a-module-development-environment/26377 "2017-12-26T02:26:15Z")
NOOB alert! I’m struggling to setup a module development environment that includes support for unit tests and which the module development environment does not occur within the Ansible source tree directly. That is: M… --- ## [Search String in Ansible](https://forum.ansible.com/t/search-string-in-ansible/26304)
**Author:** [@Saurabh](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Saurabh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/search-string-in-ansible/26304 "2017-12-23T09:49:57Z")
--- ## [setting environment](https://forum.ansible.com/t/setting-environment/26371)
**Author:** [@coach.rhca](https://forum.ansible.com/u/coach.rhca)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/setting-environment/26371 "2017-12-23T04:39:44Z")
I am trying to load the environment variables from multiple files like variable1.yml , variable2.yml,variable3.yml…variable24.yml, this files contains two variables say (ptr\_image and ver\_number: Vsomeversion)…this files… --- ## [Imported Playbook does not run](https://forum.ansible.com/t/imported-playbook-does-not-run/26367)
**Author:** [@Marco\_Aurelio](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Marco_Aurelio)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/imported-playbook-does-not-run/26367 "2017-12-22T16:25:01Z")
Hi all, Before going to GitHub, I’d like to confirm whether what I’m facing is the correct, expected behavior or not. I have two playbooks, one that clones a git repository to the local machine and one that looks for f… --- ## [Ansible startup performance & time spent loading in ConfigManager](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-startup-performance-time-spent-loading-in-configmanager/26356)
**Author:** [@hercules888](https://forum.ansible.com/u/hercules888)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-startup-performance-time-spent-loading-in-configmanager/26356 "2017-12-21T15:34:52Z")
Hi all, I’m using ansible to deploy my home lab. It’s running CentOS 7.4 AArch on a pine64 board, so it has a slow ARM cpu. Executing ansible is slow (10 sec without any playbook), and I started to look where time got… --- ## [Ansible 2.4.3 Beta 2 is ready for testing (was Re: Ansible 2.4.0 RC1 is ready for testing)](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-2-4-3-beta-2-is-ready-for-testing-was-re-ansible-2-4-0-rc1-is-ready-for-testing/26352)
**Author:** [@tkuratom](https://forum.ansible.com/u/tkuratom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-2-4-3-beta-2-is-ready-for-testing-was-re-ansible-2-4-0-rc1-is-ready-for-testing/26352 "2017-12-20T22:14:56Z")
Sigh, Corrected subject as above :wink: --- ## [Ansible 2.4.0 RC1 is ready for testing](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-2-4-0-rc1-is-ready-for-testing/26351)
**Author:** [@tkuratom](https://forum.ansible.com/u/tkuratom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 10:06pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-2-4-0-rc1-is-ready-for-testing/26351 "2017-12-20T22:06:50Z")
Hi all, we're happy to announce that Beta 2 for 2.4.3 is now available for testing. How do you get it? --- ## [Iterate over inventory groups in parallel](https://forum.ansible.com/t/iterate-over-inventory-groups-in-parallel/26340)
**Author:** [@vinod\_kumar4](https://forum.ansible.com/u/vinod_kumar4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/iterate-over-inventory-groups-in-parallel/26340 "2017-12-20T15:49:03Z")
Hi, I’m looking to iterate over inventory groups something like below, inventory: \[names\] vinod manoj suraj \[places\] bangalore mangalore mysore And i’m trying to make a variable to contain as, variable\_dict= … --- ## [Create \`GCE instance from a snapshot](https://forum.ansible.com/t/create-gce-instance-from-a-snapshot/26339)
**Author:** [@vinod\_kumar4](https://forum.ansible.com/u/vinod_kumar4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/create-gce-instance-from-a-snapshot/26339 "2017-12-20T12:06:29Z")
Hi, I’m looking for a way to create a gce instance from a snapshot using gce module, unable to find much details. Any help is appreciated Thanks, Vinod --- ## [template\_run\_date to be Idempotent](https://forum.ansible.com/t/template-run-date-to-be-idempotent/26330)
**Author:** [@Hudec\_Peter](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Hudec_Peter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/template-run-date-to-be-idempotent/26330 "2017-12-19T14:10:30Z")
Hi, I used the \*\*template\_run\_date\*\* in one template, but this breaks my tests. The task is not idempotent. I did not found, how the \*\*ansible\_managed\*\* works, that is idempotent, my setup is like ansible\_managed = … --- ## [Ansible playbook failing on Ansible but completing on target machine](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-playbook-failing-on-ansible-but-completing-on-target-machine/26281)
**Author:** [@Josh\_B](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Josh_B)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-playbook-failing-on-ansible-but-completing-on-target-machine/26281 "2017-12-16T11:31:32Z")
Hello, I have just started to use Ansible to complete some automation aspects on the Windows platform. My first task was to run our power shell script to install out Anti Virus software. I was able to achieve this by c… --- ## [clone roles for development.](https://forum.ansible.com/t/clone-roles-for-development/26311)
**Author:** [@ljenkin](https://forum.ansible.com/u/ljenkin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 10:45am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/clone-roles-for-development/26311 "2017-12-16T10:45:41Z")
I am drafting up a proposal to solve the issue described here. https://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues/20977 In an environment where I work on dozens of roles, it would be handy to be able to use ansible-galaxy to se… --- ## [hosts\_vars subdirectories](https://forum.ansible.com/t/hosts-vars-subdirectories/26152)
**Author:** [@Vincent\_G](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Vincent_G)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 9:06am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/hosts-vars-subdirectories/26152 "2017-12-16T09:06:31Z")
Hi folks, Is there a way to organize the host\_vars directory into subdirectories ? If not, where to ask for it ? We have a large number of hosts (500+) and our usage actually suffer from this flat organization. I wou… --- ## [looking to help out with import\_playbook bugs/features](https://forum.ansible.com/t/looking-to-help-out-with-import-playbook-bugs-features/26234)
**Author:** [@Wayne\_Warren](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Wayne_Warren)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/looking-to-help-out-with-import-playbook-bugs-features/26234 "2017-12-13T18:38:17Z")
Howdy folks! So I am relatively new to ansible as a user, but I think I’ve found some bugs I would like to try my hand at hacking this weekend: https://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues/29008 https://github.com/ansibl… --- ## [Copy module: move directories recursively](https://forum.ansible.com/t/copy-module-move-directories-recursively/26168)
**Author:** [@Willian\_Paixao](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Willian_Paixao)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2017, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/copy-module-move-directories-recursively/26168 "2017-12-13T15:17:24Z")
Hello, I’ve been trying to move a folder and its contents to another path, after a few tries and a couple of googles, I found that it can’t be done just using file or copy modules, rather command or synchronize module… --- ## [Ansible AWS EC2 create scripts gives this error:: "Timeout when waiting for 172.31.25.6:22"}](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-aws-ec2-create-scripts-gives-this-error-timeout-when-waiting-for-172-31-25-6-22/26271)
**Author:** [@Ajay\_Sharma1](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Ajay_Sharma1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2017, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-aws-ec2-create-scripts-gives-this-error-timeout-when-waiting-for-172-31-25-6-22/26271 "2017-12-12T23:53:59Z")
My Ansible AWS EC2 instance creation script gives this error. “Timeout when waiting for 172.31.25.6:22”} to retry, use: --limit @/root/instance/provision-ec2.retry this code is causing problem, Please let me know, how… --- ## [New Fly.io module review help needed!](https://forum.ansible.com/t/new-fly-io-module-review-help-needed/26244)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Wilson](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Andrew_Wilson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2017, 7:33am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/new-fly-io-module-review-help-needed/26244 "2017-12-11T07:33:22Z")
Hi all, Anyone interested in helping me review / test a new module? Its for integrating with Fly.io’s Application Delivery - the module interacts with their API allows users to create hostnames, link backends and add ru… --- ## [ansible 2.4 api and the all.yml file](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-2-4-api-and-the-all-yml-file/26225)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Cuzner](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Paul_Cuzner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2017, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-2-4-api-and-the-all-yml-file/26225 "2017-12-10T23:53:47Z")
Hi, I’m using ansible 2.4.1 to run a couple of playbooks behind a text UI. At the time the script starts, group\_vars/all.yml doesn’t exist - I run a dynamic playbook within the script to gather some facts to define the … --- ## [Ansible 2.4.3 Beta1 is ready for testing](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-2-4-3-beta1-is-ready-for-testing/26216)
**Author:** [@tkuratom](https://forum.ansible.com/u/tkuratom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-2-4-3-beta1-is-ready-for-testing/26216 "2017-12-07T15:05:44Z")
Hi all, we're happy to announce that Beta1 for 2.4.3 is now available for testing. How do you get it? --- ## [Deploying resources on Azure using Ansible](https://forum.ansible.com/t/deploying-resources-on-azure-using-ansible/26088)
**Author:** [@more.avi008](https://forum.ansible.com/u/more.avi008)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 6:00pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/deploying-resources-on-azure-using-ansible/26088 "2017-12-04T18:00:11Z")
Dear All, I try to deploy the azure resources using ansible. Mu ansible base machin is on AWS and i installed all prerequisite regarding to ansible. When i execute the playbook for deploying azure VM, it’s give “resou… --- ## [Galaxy web site maintenace - 4 December 2017 @ 6:00 AM Eastern](https://forum.ansible.com/t/galaxy-web-site-maintenace-4-december-2017-6-00-am-eastern/26185)
**Author:** [@chousekn](https://forum.ansible.com/u/chousekn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/galaxy-web-site-maintenace-4-december-2017-6-00-am-eastern/26185 "2017-12-04T11:55:18Z")
We’ll be doing some minor maintenance to the Galaxy web site on 4-Dec-2017 between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM Eastern. Be aware that during this window it is possible that role imports and downloads may be interrupted. We’ll … --- ## [In the code, Socket Path Name is Created, But The Socket Handler File isn't generated](https://forum.ansible.com/t/in-the-code-socket-path-name-is-created-but-the-socket-handler-file-isnt-generated/26171)
**Author:** [@user45](https://forum.ansible.com/u/user45)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2017, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/in-the-code-socket-path-name-is-created-but-the-socket-handler-file-isnt-generated/26171 "2017-12-01T12:50:25Z")
Good morning. I’m trying to develop a network module, but I’ve been stuck here for a few days. I am having a hard time because of the persistent connection code. I have noticed that there was a socket handler file in t… --- ## [Why cannot launch a Job from a Job template by calling the Ansible Tower API on PostMan?](https://forum.ansible.com/t/why-cannot-launch-a-job-from-a-job-template-by-calling-the-ansible-tower-api-on-postman/25956)
**Author:** [@leima2046](https://forum.ansible.com/u/leima2046)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2017, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/why-cannot-launch-a-job-from-a-job-template-by-calling-the-ansible-tower-api-on-postman/25956 "2017-12-01T04:49:28Z")
I tried to launch a Job from a Job template by calling Ansible Tower API. Took a test on PostMan, turns out the http://ansibletowerhost/api/v2/job\_templates/8/launch/ with POST cannot work correctly. Here 8 is the job t… --- ## [Compare files on two different remote hosts](https://forum.ansible.com/t/compare-files-on-two-different-remote-hosts/26180)
**Author:** [@jasontapp](https://forum.ansible.com/u/jasontapp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2017, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/compare-files-on-two-different-remote-hosts/26180 "2017-12-01T03:37:22Z")
Does anyone know of a way to compare a file that resides on two separate hosts before and/or after a deployment? Meaning, I want to compare foo.conf on host1 against foo.conf on host2. If there are disparities, then list… --- ## [Seeing glibc not defined error while running ansible-container build](https://forum.ansible.com/t/seeing-glibc-not-defined-error-while-running-ansible-container-build/26174)
**Author:** [@ManiGandan\_T](https://forum.ansible.com/u/ManiGandan_T)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 9:00am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/seeing-glibc-not-defined-error-while-running-ansible-container-build/26174 "2017-11-30T09:00:46Z")
Bug Report container.yml version: ‘2’ settings: conductor\_base: centos:7 services: ansible.play\_container: roles: play\_container ports: “9000:9000” user: play command: \[‘app/xxx/docker-entrypoint.sh’\] regist… [Previous page](https://forum.ansible.com/c/archives/ansible-developer/29.md?page=38) [Next page](https://forum.ansible.com/c/archives/ansible-developer/29.md?page=40)