Ansible is a powerful automation tool used for IT tasks such as configuration management, application deployment, and task automation. In the context of the exhibit, Ansible can be used to automate the removal of a Cisco Meraki device from the network and retrieve device information.
* Device Management: Ansible modules, such as the meraki_device module shown in the exhibit, allow for the management of Meraki devices. Tasks can include querying device information and changing the state of the device.
* Automation with Playbooks: The Ansible playbook in the exhibit demonstrates how to authenticate, define the organization and network, and manage the device state (query or absent).
* Task Execution: The playbook is structured to perform tasks using a loop (with_items) to execute actions such as querying device details and removing the device (absent state).
References:
* Ansible Documentation for Meraki Modules: Ansible Meraki Modules