Ansible 'Failure Downloading' Error: Fix get_url & uri Module Issues — Video Tutorial

Introduction Today, we delve into Ansible troubleshooting, specifically addressing the "failure downloading" error. When attempting to download content from the internet, encountering the `failure downloading` error can be a stumbling block. This article explores the root causes of this error and provides practical solutions to overcome it. Understanding the `failure downloading` Error Downloading content from the internet can sometimes result in the `failure downloading` error. This issue is often triggered by a misspelled URL or content being moved by the website. In many cases, the error is associated with an HTTP 404 error, indicating that the requested resource was not found. To mitigate this, it's crucial to double-check the URL in your browser before using it in Ansible. A wrong URL, leading to an HTTP 404 error, is a common cause of the Ansible error `failure downloading`. I'm Luca Berton, and welcome to today's episode of Ansible Pilot. Live Demo: Solving the `failure downloading` Error The best way to address Ansible troubleshooting is through a live Playbooknstration. In this video, we will practically explore the `failure downloading` error and demonstrate how to solve it. Code - `failuredownloading_error.yml` ```yaml --- - name: unarchive module Playbook hosts: all become: false vars: myurl: "https://github.com/lucab85/ansible-pilot/archive/refs/master.zip" tasks: - name: extract archive ansible.builtin.unarchive: src: "{{ myurl }}" dest: "/home/devops/" remote_src: true validate_certs: true ``` - `failuredownloading_fix.yml` ```yaml --- - name: unarchive module Playbook hosts: all become: false vars: myurl: "https://github.com/lucab85/ansible-pilot/archive/refs/heads/master.zip" tasks: - name: extract archive ansible.builtin.unarchive: src: "{{ myurl }}" dest: "/home/devops/" remote_src: true validate_certs: true ``` Conclusion: Troubleshooting the Ansible `failure downloading` Error With the insights gained from the live Playbook and code examples, you now have a better understanding of how to troubleshoot and resolve the Ansible `failure downloading` error. Remember to verify your URLs, especially checking for HTTP 404 errors, to ensure smooth execution of your Ansible playbooks. Common Download Errors and Fixes Error: SSL certificate verify failed ``` fatal: [server]: FAILED! => {"msg": "Failed to validate the SSL certificate for download.example.com"} ``` **Fix 1: Update CA certificates** ```yaml - name: Update CA certificates (Debian/Ubuntu) ansible.builtin.apt: name: ca-certificates state: latest update_cache: true become: true ``` **Fix 2: Disable SSL validation (testing only)** ```yaml - name: Download without SSL verification ansible.builtin.get_url: url: https://example.com/file.tar.gz dest: /tmp/file.tar.gz validate_certs: false # NOT for production! ``` Err