Configuration as Code with ansible.platform Collection in AAP 2.6
By Luca Berton · Published 2024-01-01 · Category: installation
How to manage your AAP 2.6 deployment as code using the new ansible.platform collection with unified RBAC and standardized variables.
Introduction
AAP 2.6 introduces improved platform management collections that enable true configuration-as-code for your entire automation platform. The ansible.platform collection centralizes management through the Gateway API with standardized variables.
Why Configuration as Code for AAP?
Managing your automation platform as code provides: • Reproducibility — Rebuild environments from scratch • Version control — Track all configuration changes in Git • Consistency — Same configuration across dev, staging, production • Automation — No manual clicks in the UI • Audit trail — Complete history of who changed what
The ansible.platform Collection
Installation
Authentication Setup
Managing Resources as Code
Organizations
Teams and RBAC
Job Templates
Workflows
GitOps Workflow
Repository Structure
CI/CD Integration
Best Practices Store secrets in Vault — Never commit passwords to Git Use idempotent playbooks — Run them repeatedly without side effects Environment-specific vars — Use group_vars for dev/staging/prod differences PR reviews — Require reviews for AAP configuration changes Gradual adoption — Start with a few resource types and expand
Conclusion
Configuration as code for AAP 2.6 brings the same discipline and auditability to your automation platform that you apply to your infrastructure. The unified ansible.platform collection makes this easier than ever.
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