Glossary

Ansible glossary of terms and definitions for automation engineers

Look up key Ansible and automation terminology in our comprehensive glossary. From playbooks and roles to handlers and facts, find clear definitions and examples for every important concept in the Ansible ecosystem.

Understanding the correct terminology is essential for effective communication in DevOps teams and for reading official documentation. Our glossary covers Ansible-specific terms as well as related concepts from Linux system administration, cloud computing, and infrastructure as code.