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# Ansible-Bootstrap
An Ansible playbook for automating system bootstrap processes in an Infrastructure-as-Code manner, utilizing ArchISO as the foundational tool.
An Ansible playbook for automating system bootstrap processes in an Infrastructure-as-Code manner.
# Info
Most of the roles are adaptable for use with systems beyond ArchLinux, requiring only that the target system can install a necessary package manager, such as `dnf` for RHEL-based systems. Additionally, a replacement for the `arch-chroot` command may be required for these systems.
**NOTE**:
- For RHEL 8 and RHEL 9, repository access requires the `rhel_iso` variable. This variable specifies a local ISO or proxy repository.
- RHEL systems do not support `btrfs`. Use `ext4` or `xfs` as alternatives.
- For RHEL 8, `xfs` may cause installation issues; `ext4` is recommended.
# Supported Distributions
This playbook supports multiple Linux distributions with specific versions tailored to each. Below is a list of supported distributions:
| `os` | Distribution |
|------------|------------------------------------|
| archlinux | ArchLinux (Latest rolling release) |
| almalinux | AlmaLinux 9.x |
| debian11 | Debian 11 (Bullseye) |
| debian12 | Debian 12 (Bookworm) |
| fedora | Fedora 41 |
| rhel8 | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 |
| rhel9 | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 |
| rocky | Rocky Linux 9.x |
| ubuntu | Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole) |
| ubuntu-lts | Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) |
# Documentation
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## 1. Overview
The playbook uses the ArchLinux ISO as a foundational tool to provides an efficient and systematic method for the automatic deployment of a variety of Linux distributions on designated target systems. It ensures a standardized setup across different platforms, equipping each system with the essential configurations and software necessary for its designated role.
The playbook uses the RHEL ISO to configure and bootstrap an RHEL system from the ground up.
## 2. Global Variables
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|-----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| `boot_iso` | Path to the boot ISO image. | `local-btrfs:iso/archlinux-x86_64.iso` |
| `rhel_iso` | Path to the RHEL ISO file, required for RHEL 8 and RHEL 9. |`local-btrfs:iso/rhel-9.4-x86_64-dvd.iso`|
| `hypervisor` | Type of hypervisor. | `libvirt`, `proxmox`, `vmware`, `none` |
| `hypervisor` | Type of hypervisor. | `vmware` |
| `hypervisor_cluster` | Name of the hypervisor cluster. | `default-cluster` |
| `hypervisor_node` | Hypervisor node name. | `node01` |
| `hypervisor_password` | Password for hypervisor authentication. | `123456` |
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| `hypervisor_url` | URL/IP address for the hypervisor interface. | `192.168.0.2` |
| `hypervisor_username` | Username for hypervisor authentication. | `root@pam` |
| `install_drive` | Drive where the system will be installed. | `/dev/sda` |
| `install_type` | Type of installation. | `virtual`, `physical` |
| `install_type` | Type of installation. | `virtual` |
| `vlan_name` (optional)| VLAN for the VM's network interface. | `vlan100` |
To protect sensitive information, such as passwords, API keys, and other confidential variables (e.g., `hypervisor_password`), **it is recommended to use Ansible Vault**.
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| Variable | Description | Example Value |
|-------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| `cis` (optional) | Adjusts the installation to be CIS level 3 conformant. | `true`, `false` |
| `filesystem` | Filesystem type for the VM's primary storage. | `btrfs`, `ext4`, `xfs` |
| `filesystem` | Filesystem type for the VM's primary storage. | `ext4`, `xfs` |
| `hostname` | The hostname assigned to the virtual machine or system. | `vm01` |
| `os` | Operating system to be installed on the VM. | `archlinux`, `almalinux`, `debian11`, `debian12`, `fedora`, `rhel8`, `rhel9`, `rocky`, `ubuntu`, `ubuntu-lts` |
| `os` | Operating system to be installed on the VM. | `rhel8`, `rhel9` |
| `root_password` | Root password for the VM or system, used for initial setup or secure access. | `SecurePass123` |
| `user_name` | Username for a user account within the VM, often used with cloud-init. | `adminuser` |
| `user_password` | Password for the user account within the VM. | `UserPass123` |