# Get Help **URL:** https://forum.ansible.com/c/help/6.md?page=7 [Latest](https://forum.ansible.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.ansible.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.ansible.com/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [My Playbook execution is not stopping in case of failure](https://forum.ansible.com/t/my-playbook-execution-is-not-stopping-in-case-of-failure/45544)
**Author:** [@Sankar\_Kumar](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Sankar_Kumar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 7:40am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/my-playbook-execution-is-not-stopping-in-case-of-failure/45544 "2026-03-17T07:40:16Z")
I have an Ansible task in my playbook for api automation, where i have looped the payloads. Here I am expecting to stop the playbook execution whenever there is a module.fail\_json() called during an execution. But curre… --- ## [OpenTelemetry plugin for ansible is not working on rhel9 but works in rhel10](https://forum.ansible.com/t/opentelemetry-plugin-for-ansible-is-not-working-on-rhel9-but-works-in-rhel10/45543)
**Author:** [@arjun\_medisetti](https://forum.ansible.com/u/arjun_medisetti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 5:42am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/opentelemetry-plugin-for-ansible-is-not-working-on-rhel9-but-works-in-rhel10/45543 "2026-03-17T05:42:59Z")
On Rhel 10, installed community general collection, installed ansible core 2.16 and python 3.12, i just used default ansible.cfg file as in example and exported trace endpoint and everything is working and exporting trac… --- ## [Problem with computed ansible\_host and delegate\_to](https://forum.ansible.com/t/problem-with-computed-ansible-host-and-delegate-to/45535)
**Author:** [@mwilck](https://forum.ansible.com/u/mwilck)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/problem-with-computed-ansible-host-and-delegate-to/45535 "2026-03-16T18:02:49Z")
I recently added a table of host names mapped to IP addresses to my environment, because I needed this anyway to configure my DHCP server. I thought it was a nice idea to use this table as the Source of Truth™ for my pla… --- ## [Passing condition to "failed\_when" as a variable](https://forum.ansible.com/t/passing-condition-to-failed-when-as-a-variable/45530)
**Author:** [@Openuser87](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Openuser87)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/passing-condition-to-failed-when-as-a-variable/45530 "2026-03-16T14:00:23Z")
I try to pass a condition to failed\_when as a variable in a role: my-role/defaults/main.yml: # list of commands to execute in form \[command, changed\_when, failed\_when\] my\_commands: - \["myapp init", "cmd\_result.rc ==… --- ## [Passing condition to "failed\_when" as a variable](https://forum.ansible.com/t/passing-condition-to-failed-when-as-a-variable/45531)
**Author:** [@Openuser87](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Openuser87)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/passing-condition-to-failed-when-as-a-variable/45531 "2026-03-15T14:58:56Z")
I try to pass a condition to failed\_when as a variable: my\_commands: --- ## [Vmware.vmware and VCF9 SSO compatibility](https://forum.ansible.com/t/vmware-vmware-and-vcf9-sso-compatibility/45011)
**Author:** [@MallocArray](https://forum.ansible.com/u/MallocArray)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/vmware-vmware-and-vcf9-sso-compatibility/45011 "2026-03-12T21:10:10Z")
Curious if the vmware.vmware collection is known to support VCF 9 and SSO login that uses LDAP behind the scenes. In my vSphere 8 environment we use domain\\username format for task usernames and it works fine with LDAPs… --- ## [Does the galaxy-ng still receive updates?](https://forum.ansible.com/t/does-the-galaxy-ng-still-receive-updates/45507)
**Author:** [@uid0](https://forum.ansible.com/u/uid0)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/does-the-galaxy-ng-still-receive-updates/45507 "2026-03-12T13:34:41Z")
“Issue”: The last release (4.10.6) is from 22.07.2025. Can I safely use the latest files in “main” which receive monthly updates or should I wait for the next release? does the updates for this project on github contin… --- ## [Issue: AWX cannot connect to Aurora PostgreSQL 17 due to SSL](https://forum.ansible.com/t/issue-awx-cannot-connect-to-aurora-postgresql-17-due-to-ssl/45327)
**Author:** [@Rushabh\_Patel](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Rushabh_Patel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/issue-awx-cannot-connect-to-aurora-postgresql-17-due-to-ssl/45327 "2026-03-11T14:20:02Z")
\*\*AWX cannot connect to Aurora PostgreSQL 17 \*\*. Environment AWX Operator Version: (add your version, e.g., 2.19.1) AWX Version: 3.2.0 Kubernetes Version: v1.33 PostgreSQL: AWS Aurora PostgreSQL v17 Deployment: Ext… --- ## [Using Nautobot as a Source of Truth for Ansible Automation Platform](https://forum.ansible.com/t/using-nautobot-as-a-source-of-truth-for-ansible-automation-platform/45505)
**Author:** [@IPvSean](https://forum.ansible.com/u/IPvSean)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/using-nautobot-as-a-source-of-truth-for-ansible-automation-platform/45505 "2026-03-09T19:00:37Z")
A common problem in automation environments is that the data driving automation is not actually authoritative. Many teams still rely on spreadsheets, static inventory files, or manually maintained host lists. Over time t… --- ## [How to assert ansible.builtin.wait\_for doesn't timeout?](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-assert-ansible-builtin-wait-for-doesnt-timeout/45502)
**Author:** [@EmersonPrado](https://forum.ansible.com/u/EmersonPrado)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-assert-ansible-builtin-wait-for-doesnt-timeout/45502 "2026-03-09T17:38:13Z")
Hi all! I’ve been given a task of automating rsync transfers, and one of the requests is to validate port 22 conectivity. For that, I intend to use ansible.builtin.wait\_for module, setting a timeout, then asserting the … --- ## [Lazy templating and global variables in Ansible 2.19+](https://forum.ansible.com/t/lazy-templating-and-global-variables-in-ansible-2-19/45487)
**Author:** [@bozho](https://forum.ansible.com/u/bozho)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/lazy-templating-and-global-variables-in-ansible-2-19/45487 "2026-03-09T17:05:24Z")
Hi all, We are in the process of upgrading from Ansible 2.18 to 2.20 and are aware that there were some significant changes to templating in 2.19. What would be the best practice for handling “undefined” variables in t… --- ## [Running ansible-lint via pre-commit requires python3.14](https://forum.ansible.com/t/running-ansible-lint-via-pre-commit-requires-python3-14/45493)
**Author:** [@chris](https://forum.ansible.com/u/chris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/running-ansible-lint-via-pre-commit-requires-python3-14/45493 "2026-03-06T16:08:39Z")
The Ansible roles I write, on machines running Debian Trixie, which has Python 3.13.5, generally have .pre-commit-config.yaml files like this: --- repos: # https://github.com/adrienverge/yamllint/tags - repo: https:… --- ## [How to setup docker container to test systemd when using molecule](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-setup-docker-container-to-test-systemd-when-using-molecule/45491)
**Author:** [@FinalDes](https://forum.ansible.com/u/FinalDes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-setup-docker-container-to-test-systemd-when-using-molecule/45491 "2026-03-05T22:47:48Z")
That docker file have DockerFile /bin/systemctl System has not been booted with systemd as init system (PID 1). Can’t operate. - name: Create a container community.docker.docker\_container: name: "{{ it… --- ## [Save files encrypted with ansible vault](https://forum.ansible.com/t/save-files-encrypted-with-ansible-vault/45492)
**Author:** [@DengelFred](https://forum.ansible.com/u/DengelFred)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/save-files-encrypted-with-ansible-vault/45492 "2026-03-05T21:44:10Z")
Hello, I have a playbook to create wireguard configurations for an opnsense and would like to save the generated client configuration encrypted. It runs inside a devcontainer and the password is available in /run/secret… --- ## [Getting started - Bash script actions "converted" into a playbook](https://forum.ansible.com/t/getting-started-bash-script-actions-converted-into-a-playbook/45331)
**Author:** [@cndpansible](https://forum.ansible.com/u/cndpansible)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/getting-started-bash-script-actions-converted-into-a-playbook/45331 "2026-03-05T17:36:43Z")
Hi All, I’m managing a set of about 60 Debian computers with a deployment script. Purpose is to copy some system files to configure the system (login manager, …) and have a default /home/user directory (bookmarks, pinn… --- ## [Equivalent of rm -Rf deleting subfolders](https://forum.ansible.com/t/equivalent-of-rm-rf-deleting-subfolders/45481)
**Author:** [@cndpansible](https://forum.ansible.com/u/cndpansible)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/equivalent-of-rm-rf-deleting-subfolders/45481 "2026-03-05T17:31:33Z")
Hi All, I’m proudly getting used to my first Ansible playbooks, but I still have an issue with deletion of a folder content together with all subfolders. I need the equivalent of rm -Rf /home/guest/\* rm -Rf /home/gues… --- ## [Ansible-galaxy command ignores token set in environment](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-galaxy-command-ignores-token-set-in-environment/2012)
**Author:** [@Shaps](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Shaps)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 7:56am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-galaxy-command-ignores-token-set-in-environment/2012 "2026-03-05T07:56:38Z")
Hey, at work we are migrating to using an internal galaxy server ( yes it’s the paid RH version, but this question is not relevant to the product itself ). While testing the config, I ended up in a big rabbit hole beca… --- ## [Ubuntu PPA key signature](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ubuntu-ppa-key-signature/45237)
**Author:** [@ronaldslc](https://forum.ansible.com/u/ronaldslc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 3:15am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ubuntu-ppa-key-signature/45237 "2026-03-05T03:15:08Z")
Signing key on 6125E2A8C77F2818FB7BD15B93C4A3FD7BB9C367 is not bound: No binding signature at time Policy rejected non-revocation signature (PositiveCertification) requiring second pre-image resistance because: SHA1 is… --- ## [Access denied while installing SQL Server](https://forum.ansible.com/t/access-denied-while-installing-sql-server/45383)
**Author:** [@Ray](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Ray)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/access-denied-while-installing-sql-server/45383 "2026-03-04T18:31:24Z")
Hello everyone, I am currently struggling with an automated SQL Server installation on a Windows Host using Ansible. The Issue The installation task works perfectly fine as long as I have an active RDP session open on … --- ## [Using MCP with Microsoft Copilot to query Ansible Automation Platform](https://forum.ansible.com/t/using-mcp-with-microsoft-copilot-to-query-ansible-automation-platform/45483)
**Author:** [@IPvSean](https://forum.ansible.com/u/IPvSean)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/using-mcp-with-microsoft-copilot-to-query-ansible-automation-platform/45483 "2026-03-04T15:25:49Z")
For teams already working in the Microsoft Copilot ecosystem, there is a useful way to connect Copilot to Ansible Automation Platform using an MCP server. Roger Lopez recently put together a walkthrough showing how this … --- ## [Playbook freezes after several seconds on a task using cisco.ios in Python 3.12](https://forum.ansible.com/t/playbook-freezes-after-several-seconds-on-a-task-using-cisco-ios-in-python-3-12/45332)
**Author:** [@Jay27190](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Jay27190)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/playbook-freezes-after-several-seconds-on-a-task-using-cisco-ios-in-python-3-12/45332 "2026-03-04T15:21:01Z")
Playbook freezes after several seconds on a task using cisco.ios to connect to Cisco Switches by using SSH in Python3.12. I have a simple test playbook to gather facts from Cisco switches(x500, mainly Catalyst 9200) wit… --- ## [Help with ansible.controller.controller\_api using return\_all=True](https://forum.ansible.com/t/help-with-ansible-controller-controller-api-using-return-all-true/45474)
**Author:** [@derb](https://forum.ansible.com/u/derb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/help-with-ansible-controller-controller-api-using-return-all-true/45474 "2026-03-04T13:29:31Z")
Hi all, I need some help with formatting this correctly. I had this all working fine, until one of the workflow\_jobs had more the 25 workflow\_nodes. In that case, I am not finding the erroring node because it comes in t… --- ## [Ansible shows error on wrong place](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-shows-error-on-wrong-place/45461)
**Author:** [@dietrich](https://forum.ansible.com/u/dietrich)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 6:49am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-shows-error-on-wrong-place/45461 "2026-03-04T06:49:24Z")
Hi, I´m just starting with ansible and finishing my first playbook. It´s about downloading released packages from private Github Repositories. They can be either whl packages or packed tar.gz. Therefore I implemented di… --- ## [Ansible.builtin.package - Could not get lock](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-builtin-package-could-not-get-lock/45469)
**Author:** [@romgo](https://forum.ansible.com/u/romgo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-builtin-package-could-not-get-lock/45469 "2026-03-03T16:01:16Z")
Dear community, I am having some issues when running ansible against target running unattende-upgrades. Sometimes run failed with this error : TASK \[figlet : Install figlet\] \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*… --- ## [EDA Rulebooks and post\_events.. use cases? examples?](https://forum.ansible.com/t/eda-rulebooks-and-post-events-use-cases-examples/4929)
**Author:** [@skeer](https://forum.ansible.com/u/skeer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/eda-rulebooks-and-post-events-use-cases-examples/4929 "2026-03-03T15:47:29Z")
Howdy, I’m looking for some assistance in understanding how to use post\_events and perhaps why? The description for that states: The artifacts from the workflow template execution are inserted back into the rule set a… --- ## [Status code error after job template executed](https://forum.ansible.com/t/status-code-error-after-job-template-executed/45464)
**Author:** [@tarun](https://forum.ansible.com/u/tarun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/status-code-error-after-job-template-executed/45464 "2026-03-03T06:03:05Z")
I am trying to execute job templae from ansible tower which will create server in the azure devops and i am seeing following error in the output, please suggest fix elapsed": 0, "changed": false, "msg": "Status cod… --- ## [Entering a chroot (with schroot) on a remote machine (high-level)](https://forum.ansible.com/t/entering-a-chroot-with-schroot-on-a-remote-machine-high-level/45467)
**Author:** [@mirabilos](https://forum.ansible.com/u/mirabilos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/entering-a-chroot-with-schroot-on-a-remote-machine-high-level/45467 "2026-03-02T19:40:28Z")
If I have added a chroot (using the Debian schroot package to enter it) on a remote machine, and I normally maintain that machine using the ssh connection plugin, and I want to maintain the chroot as well (it can be cons… --- ## [first\_found lookup not searching the expected paths](https://forum.ansible.com/t/first-found-lookup-not-searching-the-expected-paths/44896)
**Author:** [@mirabilos](https://forum.ansible.com/u/mirabilos)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/first-found-lookup-not-searching-the-expected-paths/44896 "2026-03-02T18:17:54Z")
The roles in this long-existing repository often use a concept like… - name: COPY | copy 20auto-upgrades ansible.builtin.copy: src: "{{ \_item }}" dest: /etc/apt/apt.conf.d/20auto-upgrades backup: no o… --- ## [How to become a maintainer](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-become-a-maintainer/45463)
**Author:** [@ieisystem](https://forum.ansible.com/u/ieisystem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/how-to-become-a-maintainer/45463 "2026-03-02T17:04:42Z")
I want to become a maintainer of the Ansible collection. I checked the requirements for becoming a maintainer through the document . The document states that if one is interested and meets the requirements, they can volu… --- ## [Executing adhoc command on ansible tower cloud](https://forum.ansible.com/t/executing-adhoc-command-on-ansible-tower-cloud/45381)
**Author:** [@tarun](https://forum.ansible.com/u/tarun)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/executing-adhoc-command-on-ansible-tower-cloud/45381 "2026-03-02T11:57:22Z")
I usually go to template from template i provide all the destination end point details after providing that server will be creating using ansible template , but i am not sure where to execute ad hoc commands in case if … [Previous page](https://forum.ansible.com/c/help/6.md?page=6) [Next page](https://forum.ansible.com/c/help/6.md?page=8)