# Ansible Project **URL:** https://forum.ansible.com/c/archives/ansible-project/30.md?page=288 [Latest](https://forum.ansible.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.ansible.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.ansible.com/tags.md) **Page:** 289 --- ## [Nagios module -- servicegroup\_host](https://forum.ansible.com/t/nagios-module-servicegroup-host/26470)
**Author:** [@erichymowitz](https://forum.ansible.com/u/erichymowitz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/nagios-module-servicegroup-host/26470 "2018-01-12T15:43:16Z")
Greetings. New ansible user. Can somebody verify my understanding of the nagios module and the servicegroup\_host\_downtime action? Do I understand correctly that it affects all of the hosts contained in a service group?… --- ## [case-sensitive LDAP authentication](https://forum.ansible.com/t/case-sensitive-ldap-authentication/26469)
**Author:** [@Rainer\_Franzel](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Rainer_Franzel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/case-sensitive-ldap-authentication/26469 "2018-01-12T13:32:57Z")
Hi, We are facing the problem when trying to authenticate AWX-users via OpenLDAP: LDAP-bind : OK User-Search return correct LDAP dn (return value is lower case) User-bind fails because OpenLDAP is case sensitive on th… --- ## [How to make EC2 instance join an ECS Cluster through Ansible Playbook?](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-make-ec2-instance-join-an-ecs-cluster-through-ansible-playbook/26447)
**Author:** [@jacob.oommen](https://forum.ansible.com/u/jacob.oommen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 6:16am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-make-ec2-instance-join-an-ecs-cluster-through-ansible-playbook/26447 "2018-01-12T06:16:20Z")
I need to create an EC2 Instance and launch it to an existing ECS cluster. I know the same can be done manually through AWS console by executing following shell command on EC2 launch : #!/bin/bash echo ECS\_CLUSTER=your… --- ## [How to iterate a list of dictionaries where the dictionary names are contained in a list in Ansible ?](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-iterate-a-list-of-dictionaries-where-the-dictionary-names-are-contained-in-a-list-in-ansible/26446)
**Author:** [@Amishi\_Shah](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Amishi_Shah)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-iterate-a-list-of-dictionaries-where-the-dictionary-names-are-contained-in-a-list-in-ansible/26446 "2018-01-12T06:09:11Z")
Hi team, Below is the scenario and snippet of the files. ~/ansible/group\_vars/all/main.yml --- ## [Issues using pbrun with ansible](https://forum.ansible.com/t/issues-using-pbrun-with-ansible/24613)
**Author:** [@pallav\_verma](https://forum.ansible.com/u/pallav_verma)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/issues-using-pbrun-with-ansible/24613 "2018-01-12T02:51:57Z")
Can you please help me with the below: In my org, I am not allowed to use root as a username while elevating my access. I need to use the below commands: pbrun /bin/su - I can also use the below: pbrun -u myusername … --- ## [Ansible Tower installation as DR mode](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-tower-installation-as-dr-mode/26458)
**Author:** [@Vijay\_Chaudhery](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Vijay_Chaudhery)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-tower-installation-as-dr-mode/26458 "2018-01-11T20:39:25Z")
Hi, just want to know can we install Ansilbe tower server with DR site mode? Or can we install ansilbe tower nodes on multiple data center? --- ## [Ansible 2.4.2.0 EPEL fails on CentOS 7.4.1708. Known problem?](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-2-4-2-0-epel-fails-on-centos-7-4-1708-known-problem/26438)
**Author:** [@Oscar\_Hodgson](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Oscar_Hodgson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-2-4-2-0-epel-fails-on-centos-7-4-1708-known-problem/26438 "2018-01-11T19:18:39Z")
I have a work-around available, just checking. The CentOS 6.9 EPEL ansible 2.4.2.0 works. Setting up a group of 20+ CentOS 7 boxes and using ansible on one “master” to manage the group. SSH from the master to the clie… --- ## [cannot load cliconf for network os sros](https://forum.ansible.com/t/cannot-load-cliconf-for-network-os-sros/26462)
**Author:** [@ganeshrn](https://forum.ansible.com/u/ganeshrn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/cannot-load-cliconf-for-network-os-sros/26462 "2018-01-11T16:47:28Z")
Can you please share the playbook you are running and contents of the log file? Regards, Ganesh --- ## [how to reduce {time.sleep} time in ansible playbook performance tuning](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-reduce-time-sleep-time-in-ansible-playbook-performance-tuning/26460)
**Author:** [@Shimeng\_Wang](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Shimeng_Wang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 7:51am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-reduce-time-sleep-time-in-ansible-playbook-performance-tuning/26460 "2018-01-11T07:51:32Z")
Hello everyone, I am new to use ansible. I am working on the HEAD version of the devel branch. I am working on ansible playbook performance tuning with the following simple playbook \` --- ## [Ansible 2.4.3 RC1 is ready for testing](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-2-4-3-rc1-is-ready-for-testing/26459)
**Author:** [@tkuratom](https://forum.ansible.com/u/tkuratom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 7:36am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-2-4-3-rc1-is-ready-for-testing/26459 "2018-01-11T07:36:00Z")
Hi all, we're happy to announce that RC1 for 2.4.3 is now available for testing. How do you get it? --- ## [Newbie variables problem while upgrading from 1.9 to 2.x](https://forum.ansible.com/t/newbie-variables-problem-while-upgrading-from-1-9-to-2-x/26437)
**Author:** [@K\_Seshadri\_Iyer](https://forum.ansible.com/u/K_Seshadri_Iyer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2018, 4:36am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/newbie-variables-problem-while-upgrading-from-1-9-to-2-x/26437 "2018-01-11T04:36:06Z")
In the snippet below, if state is absent, then obviously permissions can’t be set on something that is not present. My objective is to run “permissions” only when state is present; else, do nothing. acl: name={{secrets… --- ## [How to make Ansible use ALL inventory files in a directory?](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-make-ansible-use-all-inventory-files-in-a-directory/26454)
**Author:** [@ZillaYT](https://forum.ansible.com/u/ZillaYT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-make-ansible-use-all-inventory-files-in-a-directory/26454 "2018-01-10T20:58:16Z")
I’m segregating my development from my production inventories, and somewhat following the advice given in Laying out roles, inventories and playbooks. I therefore have the following directory structure. \` /path\_to\_play… --- ## [Problem with groups](https://forum.ansible.com/t/problem-with-groups/26456)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Barlock](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Chris_Barlock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/problem-with-groups/26456 "2018-01-10T20:35:03Z")
I have the following in one of my playbooks: name: “Copy SSH keys” command: sshpass -f ~/temp.pass ssh-copy-id -i ~/.ssh/id\_rsa.pub {{ ansible\_user }}@{{ item }} with\_flattened: groups.worker groups.proxy when: item… --- ## [How to command remote Windows node from control node](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-command-remote-windows-node-from-control-node/26455)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Anderson](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Jonathan_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-command-remote-windows-node-from-control-node/26455 "2018-01-10T19:41:06Z")
This is a comment not a question. There are many ways to take action on a remote Windows node from the Ansible control node. Use Ansible Modules (especially those starting with “win\_”) to do something on a remote node … --- ## [vmware\_guest building template - dont deploy to a resource pool](https://forum.ansible.com/t/vmware-guest-building-template-dont-deploy-to-a-resource-pool/26406)
**Author:** [@mkempster22uu](https://forum.ansible.com/u/mkempster22uu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/vmware-guest-building-template-dont-deploy-to-a-resource-pool/26406 "2018-01-10T11:24:21Z")
Is there a way to get the vmware\_guest module to not deploy a build from template into a resource pool? Our vcenter has a cluster with 4 esx hosts in, there is one resource pool that is setup for SRM, theres nothing in i… --- ## [Ansible VmWare module for Users, Group, Roles, Privileges](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-vmware-module-for-users-group-roles-privileges/26451)
**Author:** [@DK1](https://forum.ansible.com/u/DK1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 10:42am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-vmware-module-for-users-group-roles-privileges/26451 "2018-01-10T10:42:14Z")
Is there VmWare module for creating Users, Group & Roles in vCenter? --- ## [OTRS Plugin in Ansible](https://forum.ansible.com/t/otrs-plugin-in-ansible/26448)
**Author:** [@SUMIT\_SAHAY](https://forum.ansible.com/u/SUMIT_SAHAY)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2018, 7:14am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/otrs-plugin-in-ansible/26448 "2018-01-10T07:14:20Z")
Hi All, Do we have any plugin for otrs in ansible, I want to automate the process of Change Management approval process in otrs. Looking for plugin that will trigger the otrs for these approval process. Looking forwar… --- ## [Kerberos authentication failed (while following instructions.)](https://forum.ansible.com/t/kerberos-authentication-failed-while-following-instructions/26434)
**Author:** [@Jeremie\_Levy](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Jeremie_Levy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/kerberos-authentication-failed-while-following-instructions/26434 "2018-01-09T20:55:50Z")
I’m trying to connect to my first windows client after fresh ansible install win\_ping from ansible contoller to windows 2016 ANSIBLE VERSION ansible --version ansible 2.4.2.0 config file = /etc/ansible/ansible.cfg c… --- ## [How to make variant DNS config on windows following hosts group](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-make-variant-dns-config-on-windows-following-hosts-group/26390)
**Author:** [@Georges\_Orwell](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Georges_Orwell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-make-variant-dns-config-on-windows-following-hosts-group/26390 "2018-01-09T14:13:00Z")
Hi everybody I’m looking for a way to deploy different DNS host config following the hosts group of Windows Servers The main goal is to load balance in fault of true proxy DNS. For exemple: \[HOST GROUP1\] Winserver1 … --- ## [Can't Access to Welcome Page of Ansible TOWER](https://forum.ansible.com/t/cant-access-to-welcome-page-of-ansible-tower/26443)
**Author:** [@BERTRAND\_PINGDWENDE](https://forum.ansible.com/u/BERTRAND_PINGDWENDE)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/cant-access-to-welcome-page-of-ansible-tower/26443 "2018-01-09T12:41:40Z")
Hi everyone, After installed Ansible Tower, with postgresql database on external server, i Can’t Access to Welcome Page with the "https://ansible\_IPadresse. please somebody can help me understand and resolve this proble… --- ## [\[AWS, EC2, EBS\] resize ebs volume?](https://forum.ansible.com/t/aws-ec2-ebs-resize-ebs-volume/26441)
**Author:** [@Reiner\_Nippes](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Reiner_Nippes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 9:19am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/aws-ec2-ebs-resize-ebs-volume/26441 "2018-01-09T09:19:58Z")
Hi, I wonder if this is a missing feature or a bug. We create ebs volumes via ec2\_vol: task and “{{ discs }}” dictionary. e.g. --- ## [Ansible root scenario](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-root-scenario/26440)
**Author:** [@Aveek\_Roy](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Aveek_Roy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-root-scenario/26440 "2018-01-09T03:22:33Z")
Hi All, We have an inquiry regarding ansible. Presently we have a server, where ansible is installed (say A) and we are running commands to a remote server (say B) using ansible, which tells that ansible is SSH authent… --- ## [win\_shell/win\_command chdir to Directory with Spaces](https://forum.ansible.com/t/win-shell-win-command-chdir-to-directory-with-spaces/25094)
**Author:** [@vnick](https://forum.ansible.com/u/vnick)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/win-shell-win-command-chdir-to-directory-with-spaces/25094 "2018-01-07T20:47:53Z")
So, I’m trying to run a command via Ansible, and the command exists in a path that’s in a directory with spaces, namely c:\\Program Files. I need the module to chdir to the directory where the command is actually located … --- ## [problem with running pbrun command in ansible](https://forum.ansible.com/t/problem-with-running-pbrun-command-in-ansible/26436)
**Author:** [@Mhsv\_Prasad](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Mhsv_Prasad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2018, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/problem-with-running-pbrun-command-in-ansible/26436 "2018-01-07T17:47:29Z")
HI All, I am facing an issue in using pbrun command in ansible. Here is what i specified in ansible.cfg sudo\_exe=/usr/local/bin/pbrun /bin/su - Execution command : ansible hostname -m command -a ‘id’ --become --beco… --- ## [Senior Cloud Application Architect ( Micro Services ) in Dubai UAE](https://forum.ansible.com/t/senior-cloud-application-architect-micro-services-in-dubai-uae/26430)
**Author:** [@steve4](https://forum.ansible.com/u/steve4)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 12:36pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/senior-cloud-application-architect-micro-services-in-dubai-uae/26430 "2018-01-06T12:36:36Z")
Senior Cloud Application Architect ( Micro Services ) Job in Dubai A Very fasting growing e-Commerce portal in Dubai UAE is looking for an experienced senior cloud application architect with deep experience in Firebase … --- ## [Ansible project](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-project/26429)
**Author:** [@Naveen\_Nayan](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Naveen_Nayan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-project/26429 "2018-01-06T12:01:52Z")
Hi I am new to ansible and working with ansible python API. can anyone help to run the module using python API or if i want to run a task defined in my playbook using how can i use that to run using python API --- ## [local Inventory](https://forum.ansible.com/t/local-inventory/26375)
**Author:** [@Rajat\_J](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Rajat_J)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/local-inventory/26375 "2018-01-05T19:54:15Z")
Hi Guys, we are using Ansible AWX for test we have in our infra rhel/centos/ubuntu/cisco(router/switch)windows. Our question if we want to scan all these device using ip address range like 192.168.1.0/24 and add to AWX. … --- ## [ansible - small iterations server lifecycle](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-small-iterations-server-lifecycle/26404)
**Author:** [@Sergey\_Glazyrin](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Sergey_Glazyrin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-small-iterations-server-lifecycle/26404 "2018-01-05T17:22:43Z")
Hey guys! I’d like to emulate “migration” system for ansible provisioning of my servers. For example, let’s say: I add to my product “Feature A” which requires changes on hosts with role: elasticsearch, postgres, redi… --- ## [chmod not working](https://forum.ansible.com/t/chmod-not-working/26412)
**Author:** [@lpescatore](https://forum.ansible.com/u/lpescatore)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/chmod-not-working/26412 "2018-01-05T16:23:34Z")
HI, I have a play that SHOULD copy a file over from my server to a Windows box AND set permissions to 660 (notice I have tried both modes below separately): win\_copy: src: /ansible/playbook/foo.foo dest: C:\\mydir\\foo.… --- ## [In an Ansible task, what is the proper way to run a script in the background?](https://forum.ansible.com/t/in-an-ansible-task-what-is-the-proper-way-to-run-a-script-in-the-background/26410)
**Author:** [@ZillaYT](https://forum.ansible.com/u/ZillaYT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/in-an-ansible-task-what-is-the-proper-way-to-run-a-script-in-the-background/26410 "2018-01-05T15:58:35Z")
Say I want to run a script in the background after my Ansible run finishes. Which of these two options is the correct way? Option 1: Run a nohup on the Ansible task itself \` name:Run a script in the background comma… [Previous page](https://forum.ansible.com/c/archives/ansible-project/30.md?page=287) [Next page](https://forum.ansible.com/c/archives/ansible-project/30.md?page=289)