How to install Ansible in Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole

How to Install Ansible in Ubuntu 24.10 Oracular Oriole

In this guide, I'll show you how to install Ansible on Ubuntu 24.10 (Oracular Oriole). I'm Luca Berton, and I'll walk you through the installation process step by step.

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Prerequisites

• Ubuntu 24.10 system (Desktop or Server) • SSH access or terminal • Root or sudo privileges • Internet connection

Step-by-Step Installation

Step 1: Connect via SSH

ssh devops@ubuntu2410.yournetwork.com

Step 2: Become Root

sudo su -

Step 3: Update the System

apt update && apt upgrade -y

Step 4: Install Ansible via APT

apt install ansible -y

Step 5: Verify Installation

ansible --version

Step 6: Test Ansible

ansible localhost -m ping

Expected output:

localhost | SUCCESS => {
    "changed": false,
    "ping": "pong"
}

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Alternative: Install via PPA (Latest Version)

apt install software-properties-common -y
add-apt-repository --yes --update ppa:ansible/ansible
apt install ansible -y

Alternative: Install via pip

apt install python3-pip -y
pip3 install ansible --break-system-packages

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Configuration and First Steps

mkdir -p /etc/ansible
cat > /etc/ansible/ansible.cfg << 'EOF'
[defaults]
inventory = /etc/ansible/hosts
remote_user = devops
host_key_checking = False
[privilege_escalation]
become = True
become_method = sudo
become_user = root
become_ask_pass = False
EOF

FAQ

What version of Ansible is available in Ubuntu 24.10?

Ubuntu 24.10 repositories typically include ansible-core 2.16.x or 2.17.x. For the latest version, use the Ansible PPA or pip.

Should I use apt or pip to install Ansible?

Use apt for system-managed Ansible with automatic updates. Use pip for the latest upstream version or virtual environment isolation.

Conclusion

You've successfully installed Ansible on Ubuntu 24.10. For more guides, visit AnsiblePilot.

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Post-Installation: First Playbook

---
- name: Test Ansible on Ubuntu 24.10
  hosts: localhost
  connection: local
  become: true
  tasks:
    - name: Update apt cache
      ansible.builtin.apt:
        update_cache: true
        cache_valid_time: 3600
- name: Install essential packages
      ansible.builtin.apt:
        name:
          - git
          - curl
          - vim
          - htop
          - ufw
        state: present
- name: Enable UFW firewall
      community.general.ufw:
        state: enabled
        policy: deny
        direction: incoming
- name: Allow SSH
      community.general.ufw:
        rule: allow
        port: '22'
        proto: tcp

Configure Ansible for Ubuntu

# Create project directory
mkdir -p ~/ansible/{inventory,group_vars,roles}
# Create ansible.cfg
cat > ~/ansible/ansible.cfg << EOF
[defaults]
inventory = inventory/hosts
host_key_checking = False
retry_files_enabled = False
stdout_callback = yaml
[privilege_escalation]
become = True
become_method = sudo
EOF

FAQ

Should I use apt or pip to install Ansible on Ubuntu 24.10?

The Ubuntu apt package is convenient but may lag behind. For the latest version, use pip in a virtual environment: python3 -m venv ~/venv && source ~/venv/bin/activate && pip install ansible.

Can I manage Ubuntu 24.10 remotely with Ansible?

Yes. Ensure SSH is running (sudo systemctl enable ssh --now) and Python 3 is installed (included by default). Add the host to your inventory with ansible_user and ansible_ssh_private_key_file.

What is the difference between ansible and ansible-core on Ubuntu?

ansible-core includes only builtin modules. The ansible package includes ansible-core plus many community collections. For most users, ansible is recommended.