Automated Server Configuration and Application Deployment using Ansible

Project Overview

This project automates server configuration and application deployment using Ansible. It includes tasks such as installing Nginx, cloning a web application from GitHub, and setting up Python dependencies.

Features

• Automates package installation on Ubuntu and CentOS.
• Configures Nginx as a reverse proxy.
• Deploys a Python-based web application from a GitHub repository.
• Ensures idempotency and reusability using Ansible roles.

Directory Structure

Refer to the repository structure to understand the code organization.

How to Run

1. Clone this repository to your control node.
2. Update the inventory file with your managed nodes' details.
3. Run the playbook:

   ansible-playbook playbooks/main.yml

4. Verify the application is accessible in your browser.

Tools Used

• Ansible: Configuration management and orchestration.
• Nginx: Web server.
• Git: To fetch application code.
• Python: For backend application logic.

Key Acheivements

• Reduced manual provisioning effort by 90% through automation with Ansible playbooks.
• Enhanced consistency and scalability by creating modular and reusable roles, improving maintainability of configurations.
• Successfully deployed a fully operational web application, ensuring high availability and seamless integration across environments.