setting up windows host on a production environment

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Hi All,

How can i setup windows host to communicate with Ansible control node on a production environment securely.Can i run the below script with
[switch]$DisableBasicAuth = $true

https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/devel/examples/scripts/ConfigureRemotingForAnsible.ps1

I am trying to implement Ansible on my production environment with all the security features in place.Cn anyone guide me with the steps.

Thanks
Deepak

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Hi Deepak,

You can use ntlm method.

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HI Shashi ,

Please let me know the steps to configure it.

Thanks
Deepak

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You need to use the following variables/extra vars for your playbook to connect to windows hosts ofcourse after the initial configuration on windows server to accept incoming connection is done.

ansible_connection: winrm
ansible_winrm_message_encryption: auto
ansible_winrm_port: 5985
ansible_winrm_transport: ntlm

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Hi Deepak,

Is the issue resolved ? . Are you able to connect to windows hosts from ansible ?. If not i can help you .

Thanks,
Shashi

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Hi Shashi,

The issue is not resolved yet,I am thinking to use kerbores since i have AD.Can you please help me.

Thanks
Deepak

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Hi Deepak,

Use below variables and also the check the ansible is using correct python and enable the ports in windows hosts.
ansible_connection: winrm
ansible_port: 5985
ansible_winrm_scheme: http
ansible_winrm_server_cert_validation: ignore
ansible_winrm_transport: ntlm

Thanks,
Shashi