# Get Help **URL:** https://forum.ansible.com/c/help/6.md?page=94 [Latest](https://forum.ansible.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.ansible.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.ansible.com/tags.md) **Page:** 95 --- ## [Ansible Playbook is failing to read a config file on windows](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-playbook-is-failing-to-read-a-config-file-on-windows/3107)
**Author:** [@husnain\_taja](https://forum.ansible.com/u/husnain_taja)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 4:28am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-playbook-is-failing-to-read-a-config-file-on-windows/3107 "2023-12-31T04:28:59Z")
Hi, I have ansible playbook which I am executing it via AWX.This playbook tries to read file on windows machine.I have created a credential in AWX where I provided username and password.I did’nt provided any Privilege E… --- ## [\[WARNING\]: To ensure idempotency and correct diff the input configuration lines should be similar to how they appear if present in the running configuration on device?](https://forum.ansible.com/t/warning-to-ensure-idempotency-and-correct-diff-the-input-configuration-lines-should-be-similar-to-how-they-appear-if-present-in-the-running-configuration-on-device/3061)
**Author:** [@bacchus21](https://forum.ansible.com/u/bacchus21)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2023, 2:12am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/warning-to-ensure-idempotency-and-correct-diff-the-input-configuration-lines-should-be-similar-to-how-they-appear-if-present-in-the-running-configuration-on-device/3061 "2023-12-29T02:12:24Z")
Hello, All I’ve setup ansible playbook to change password for Cisco nxos devices. However, I keep getting the following warning message. Does anyone have any clue? or any experience to see the same issue? ##\[section\]S… --- ## [Can’t log in after running the playbook](https://forum.ansible.com/t/can-t-log-in-after-running-the-playbook/2972)
**Author:** [@techmush](https://forum.ansible.com/u/techmush)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/can-t-log-in-after-running-the-playbook/2972 "2023-12-28T17:23:03Z")
Hi Community, This is my first post. Ansible is new to me, I am learning it. I need help updating a playbook. I installed the scap-security-guide package in rhel8. It has many playbooks but I would like to use “rhel8-pl… --- ## [Problem with inventory variables after sync with git](https://forum.ansible.com/t/problem-with-inventory-variables-after-sync-with-git/3073)
**Author:** [@dawid.grygrzc](https://forum.ansible.com/u/dawid.grygrzc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/problem-with-inventory-variables-after-sync-with-git/3073 "2023-12-28T14:43:50Z")
Hi all! I have a problem with variables in inventory. I have a project called ‘test’ (gitlab). Option “Update Revision on Launch” has been filled up. I have a source called ‘test-source’. Options “Overwrite|Overwrite … --- ## [Machine credential not working](https://forum.ansible.com/t/machine-credential-not-working/2973)
**Author:** [@jschilen](https://forum.ansible.com/u/jschilen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/machine-credential-not-working/2973 "2023-12-28T00:56:18Z")
Hello, I’m using AWX on minikube. I’m working on a project to automate the AWX config using infra. I’ve got it working to create an RHV credential, Project, and job template. Whenever I try to get it to create a machin… --- ## [ESXi-Auto install using Ansible playbook](https://forum.ansible.com/t/esxi-auto-install-using-ansible-playbook/2990)
**Author:** [@kkrishnasamy01](https://forum.ansible.com/u/kkrishnasamy01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/esxi-auto-install-using-ansible-playbook/2990 "2023-12-27T19:39:07Z")
Team, Anyone please share me .YML file for ESXi installation using ansible playbook ? --- ## [Change python to use ansible](https://forum.ansible.com/t/change-python-to-use-ansible/2899)
**Author:** [@frit0-rb](https://forum.ansible.com/u/frit0-rb)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/change-python-to-use-ansible/2899 "2023-12-26T19:47:57Z")
Good afternoon, I got to python versions installed in my server and when I upgrade ansible the version I use it was never upgraded. So I discovered there are two version of python installed. I wonder if its possible to… --- ## [Authentication Error to run ansible-playbook](https://forum.ansible.com/t/authentication-error-to-run-ansible-playbook/2550)
**Author:** [@bacchus21](https://forum.ansible.com/u/bacchus21)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/authentication-error-to-run-ansible-playbook/2550 "2023-12-26T17:50:23Z")
Hello, All I’m trying to run one of my playbooks toward Cisco IOS devices. Manual login to the device with the user password ssh -l user1 OOOO-XXX-SW03 is working fine. But not sure why the same password is not getting… --- ## ['Invalid template' returned by AWX](https://forum.ansible.com/t/invalid-template-returned-by-awx/3043)
**Author:** [@mapleos1123](https://forum.ansible.com/u/mapleos1123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/invalid-template-returned-by-awx/3043 "2023-12-24T07:00:28Z")
hi All I have one external application, which is much easier GUI interface for less experience engineers, compare to the much more complexity of AWX GUI. Basically this application is using Python towerlib (GitHub - sc… --- ## [Best Approach for Implementing AWX in Production: Docker vs. Kubernetes?](https://forum.ansible.com/t/best-approach-for-implementing-awx-in-production-docker-vs-kubernetes/3024)
**Author:** [@tom1](https://forum.ansible.com/u/tom1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 1:34pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/best-approach-for-implementing-awx-in-production-docker-vs-kubernetes/3024 "2023-12-23T13:34:46Z")
Hello, I have a query regarding implementing AWX on Red Hat 9. My goal is to establish two control nodes and three execution nodes on a machine. I’m considering two deployment methods: Running AWX in Docker. Deploying… --- ## [Install collection offline for ansible 2.9 on RHEL-7](https://forum.ansible.com/t/install-collection-offline-for-ansible-2-9-on-rhel-7/3048)
**Author:** [@kulbir](https://forum.ansible.com/u/kulbir)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/install-collection-offline-for-ansible-2-9-on-rhel-7/3048 "2023-12-22T21:27:02Z")
My ansible control node is disconnected from Internet. I need to install " Containers.Podman" collection in a offline mode on my ansible 2.9 version on RHEL7 machine. Looking for help on recipe. Regards --- ## [Looking for resources for VMware and Ansible](https://forum.ansible.com/t/looking-for-resources-for-vmware-and-ansible/3040)
**Author:** [@staramidst](https://forum.ansible.com/u/staramidst)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/looking-for-resources-for-vmware-and-ansible/3040 "2023-12-22T15:05:19Z")
Can you share the best resources for VMware and Ansible automation? I want to read more about the topic. I see theirs badges about new tutorials. I’m not sure where to find those. I’m still looking at the site and explor… --- ## [Winrm commands through a jumphost](https://forum.ansible.com/t/winrm-commands-through-a-jumphost/3041)
**Author:** [@smags](https://forum.ansible.com/u/smags)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/winrm-commands-through-a-jumphost/3041 "2023-12-22T04:26:25Z")
I’m working on some Ansible playbooks currently and have provisioned a few hosts in AWS to allow me to do testing, 2 windows and 2 linux hosts. I only have connectivity into the new AWS environment I am working in via S… --- ## [Unable to retrieve cyberark password using lookup('community.general.cyberarkpassword', cyquery)](https://forum.ansible.com/t/unable-to-retrieve-cyberark-password-using-lookup-community-general-cyberarkpassword-cyquery/3035)
**Author:** [@areddy7.cw](https://forum.ansible.com/u/areddy7.cw)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/unable-to-retrieve-cyberark-password-using-lookup-community-general-cyberarkpassword-cyquery/3035 "2023-12-21T16:29:02Z")
Unable to retrieve cyberark password using lookup(‘community.general.cyberarkpassword’, cyquery). I have created a simple playbook to fetch the password from ansible tower --- - name: Gather system info hosts: all … --- ## [LDAPSearch Ansible Playbook](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ldapsearch-ansible-playbook/2980)
**Author:** [@emrehayta](https://forum.ansible.com/u/emrehayta)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ldapsearch-ansible-playbook/2980 "2023-12-21T16:12:17Z")
Hello, I’m attempting an LDAP search using an Ansible playbook to list the usernames. Unfortunately, it’s not working as expected. Does anyone have any tips or insights regarding this? My playbook: --- - name: Query AD… --- ## [Running under ansible - insufficient permission](https://forum.ansible.com/t/running-under-ansible-insufficient-permission/3020)
**Author:** [@ilia987](https://forum.ansible.com/u/ilia987)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/running-under-ansible-insufficient-permission/3020 "2023-12-21T14:59:31Z")
i have some problems running specific code using ansible on remote: background: ubuntu22 with latest ansible\\updates file /etc/security/limits.conf set with: \* soft core unlimited \* hard core unlimited running the … --- ## [Trusting a Custom Certificate Authority does not work](https://forum.ansible.com/t/trusting-a-custom-certificate-authority-does-not-work/3026)
**Author:** [@birb](https://forum.ansible.com/u/birb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/trusting-a-custom-certificate-authority-does-not-work/3026 "2023-12-21T12:11:36Z")
Hi Kurokobo I am still trying to use our custom certification authority certs following your recommendation, but it does not work I request a certificate (csr) from our security team, I replaced tls.crt and tls.key wit… --- ## [importlib.metadata.PackageNotFoundError: No package metadata was found for jinja2](https://forum.ansible.com/t/importlib-metadata-packagenotfounderror-no-package-metadata-was-found-for-jinja2/3022)
**Author:** [@7akim](https://forum.ansible.com/u/7akim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 11:47am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/importlib-metadata-packagenotfounderror-no-package-metadata-was-found-for-jinja2/3022 "2023-12-21T11:47:43Z")
After upgrading Debian 11 to Debian 12 (Bookworm), I’m unable to use ansible or even determine any versions. After the upgrade i had to reinstall packages using apt install python3-%package%. Output of ansible --version … --- ## [Adding proxy to ansible server](https://forum.ansible.com/t/adding-proxy-to-ansible-server/3002)
**Author:** [@robertkwild](https://forum.ansible.com/u/robertkwild)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/adding-proxy-to-ansible-server/3002 "2023-12-20T18:17:46Z")
hi all, as our network is behind the internet none of our ansible clients/hosts or server are internet facing. if i make a playbook to install packages like apache or nginx to the clients/hosts that it uses the servers… --- ## [Vmware.community: bus\_sharing parameter is not working with disk option](https://forum.ansible.com/t/vmware-community-bus-sharing-parameter-is-not-working-with-disk-option/3007)
**Author:** [@Mohit](https://forum.ansible.com/u/Mohit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/vmware-community-bus-sharing-parameter-is-not-working-with-disk-option/3007 "2023-12-20T15:51:18Z")
What are you experiencing? What are you expecting to happen? bus sharing parameter is not working with disk option in vmware. Play-Book: --- - name: vm disk demo hosts: localhost become: false gather\_facts: fals… --- ## [UI Fails to load in galaxy\_ng dev environment](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ui-fails-to-load-in-galaxy-ng-dev-environment/2876)
**Author:** [@onefourfive](https://forum.ansible.com/u/onefourfive)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ui-fails-to-load-in-galaxy-ng-dev-environment/2876 "2023-12-20T14:23:58Z")
I’m setting up galaxy\_ng in a dev environment for the first time, following steps in the docs as outlined in dev/getting\_started. After checking out the ansible-hub-ui repo, running make scripts and starting with ./comp… --- ## [Missing group access in ansible galaxy - can't maintain my roles](https://forum.ansible.com/t/missing-group-access-in-ansible-galaxy-cant-maintain-my-roles/2998)
**Author:** [@BrutalBirdie](https://forum.ansible.com/u/BrutalBirdie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2023, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/missing-group-access-in-ansible-galaxy-cant-maintain-my-roles/2998 "2023-12-20T13:59:52Z")
Hello There :wave: I am the maintainer of eBBBa e. V. · GitHub =\> Ansible Galaxy With the new galaxy UI I have lost access to all my groups and can no longer maintain my roles. I did not find any other place to ask fo… --- ## [Wait for ISCSI File System](https://forum.ansible.com/t/wait-for-iscsi-file-system/2987)
**Author:** [@nlwmn](https://forum.ansible.com/u/nlwmn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/wait-for-iscsi-file-system/2987 "2023-12-19T22:39:31Z")
Hello, I am running some plays on a RHEL-HA cluster. The ISCSI shared storage is mounted with pacemaker. For the plays I am using pacemaker to move the file system between nodes. Is there a good way to enure the ISCSI f… --- ## [Molecule and Ansible version compatibility](https://forum.ansible.com/t/molecule-and-ansible-version-compatibility/2984)
**Author:** [@iamroddo](https://forum.ansible.com/u/iamroddo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/molecule-and-ansible-version-compatibility/2984 "2023-12-19T19:48:47Z")
There are users in my organisation who expect a production playbook (executed in Ansible Tower) to run with Ansible version 2.9. The playbook itself is a bit of a hot mess and I’m looking to clean it up. As part of the c… --- ## [VCenter upgrade](https://forum.ansible.com/t/vcenter-upgrade/2979)
**Author:** [@kkrishnasamy01](https://forum.ansible.com/u/kkrishnasamy01)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/vcenter-upgrade/2979 "2023-12-19T13:07:47Z")
Please help… We are getting below error while running “vcenter upgrade playbook” ERROR! couldn’t resolve module/action ‘vmware\_vcenter\_upgrade’. This often indicates a misspelling, missing collection, or incorrect modu… --- ## [My RedHatOfficial namespace is broken](https://forum.ansible.com/t/my-redhatofficial-namespace-is-broken/2962)
**Author:** [@dmc5179](https://forum.ansible.com/u/dmc5179)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/my-redhatofficial-namespace-is-broken/2962 "2023-12-19T12:49:37Z")
When I log into ansible galaxy there are no namespaces listed anymore. Not for my user, dmc5179, and not the share namespace I managed, RedHatOfficial. I have a second github account, RedHatDan, but I don’t see it there … --- ## [Ansible vs Python](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-vs-python/2967)
**Author:** [@IPvSean](https://forum.ansible.com/u/IPvSean)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/ansible-vs-python/2967 "2023-12-19T08:10:46Z")
How do you compare Ansible vs Python? check out this awesome YouTube video here by @cloin --- ## [Upgrading very old version of Ansible on python 2.7 HELP](https://forum.ansible.com/t/upgrading-very-old-version-of-ansible-on-python-2-7-help/2957)
**Author:** [@ddpp123](https://forum.ansible.com/u/ddpp123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/upgrading-very-old-version-of-ansible-on-python-2-7-help/2957 "2023-12-19T05:57:27Z")
This is my current version of python and ansible on production: ansible 2.9.3 python version = 2.7.5 My question is if I can upgrade python to 3.12 and then ansible to 2.16 without fucking myself over, since this is a… --- ## [Is there an equivalent to Puppet's Resource Collector?](https://forum.ansible.com/t/is-there-an-equivalent-to-puppets-resource-collector/2938)
**Author:** [@russell.cecala](https://forum.ansible.com/u/russell.cecala)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2023, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/is-there-an-equivalent-to-puppets-resource-collector/2938 "2023-12-18T18:30:48Z")
I have a largish Ansible code base with yum tasks scattered throughout. Example: - name: Thing | Install MongoDB yum: state: present name: - mongodb-org - numactl - python-pymongo This would… --- ## [Pragmatic approach to extract a value from my inventory data object](https://forum.ansible.com/t/pragmatic-approach-to-extract-a-value-from-my-inventory-data-object/2855)
**Author:** [@crc31](https://forum.ansible.com/u/crc31)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.ansible.com/t/pragmatic-approach-to-extract-a-value-from-my-inventory-data-object/2855 "2023-12-18T16:09:13Z")
Hello everyone, I have a fairly large inventory data structure from which I need to extract a value within a playbook. I’m wondering if this is possible with native Ansible, for example, by directly applying a filter pl… [Previous page](https://forum.ansible.com/c/help/6.md?page=93) [Next page](https://forum.ansible.com/c/help/6.md?page=95)