Introduction

The Q2 2025 release of Ansible Automation Platform (also known as the "Summit release") introduced several groundbreaking features. This article summarizes the key highlights from Red Hat's official walkthrough video.

Watch the Video

Check out the official Red Hat Ansible video walkthrough for a complete overview of all Q2 2025 features.

Key Features

1. Unlocking AI Value in IT Operations

The Q2 2025 release brings AI-powered capabilities directly into the automation platform:

  • New Ansible Content Collections for AI (redhat.ai and infra.ai)
  • Support for Red Hat AI infrastructure provisioning
  • AI model deployment automation on-premise and in the cloud

2. New and Updated Content Collections

A significant expansion of certified and validated content:

  • Networking: Cisco UCS, Intersight (300% expansion), Meraki, Nautobot, Nokia SR Linux, F5
  • Cloud: amazon.aws 10.0, Azure Arc, Azure Key Vault
  • Infrastructure: Windows Server OpenSSH, VMware vSphere improvements
  • AI: redhat.ai certified collection, infra.ai validated content

3. Ansible Lightspeed Intelligent Assistant

A technology preview of the gen AI-powered assistant embedded in the AAP UI:

  • On-demand platform support and expertise
  • Faster troubleshooting and onboarding
  • Links to validated documentation

4. Policy Enforcement

New capabilities for enforcing automation policies:

  • Define and enforce standards across the organization
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Automated policy checking before job execution

5. Cloud Marketplace Offerings

Expanded availability of Ansible Automation Platform through cloud marketplaces:

  • Simplified procurement through AWS, Azure, and GCP marketplaces
  • Integrated billing with cloud provider accounts

6. Enhanced User Experience

UI improvements for a more streamlined workflow:

  • Refreshed interface design
  • Improved navigation and discoverability
  • Better mobile responsiveness

Why This Matters

The Q2 2025 release positions Ansible Automation Platform at the intersection of traditional IT automation and AI operations. By providing certified collections for AI infrastructure, Red Hat enables organizations to extend their existing automation practices to AI/ML workloads.

Conclusion

The Q2 2025 Summit release marks a significant expansion of Ansible's capabilities, particularly in AI automation and policy enforcement. These features lay the groundwork for the major AAP 2.6 release that followed later in the year.

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