Ansible Fest 2022: Insights and Highlights from the Event
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Chapter 1: Overview of Ansible Fest 2022
In this section, I will share my thoughts on Ansible Fest 2022, a significant gathering for Ansible enthusiasts worldwide. The event took place in Chicago, Illinois, on October 18th and 19th, attracting both enterprise representatives and community members.
Ansible Fest 2022 was an exciting opportunity for networking and learning, and it showcased the latest advancements in Ansible technology.
Section 1.1: Key Announcements
One of the major highlights was the introduction of Ansible's integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the announcement of the Ansible Automation Platform 2.3. These developments are poised to enhance automation capabilities significantly.
The recorded sessions will soon be available for those who could not attend live, providing a chance to catch up on all the insights shared.
Subsection 1.1.1: Event Structure
The event was structured around six key tracks, which included:
- Getting Started with Automation
- The Ansible Community
- Automation Adoption
- Automation Applied
- Ansible Automation Platform
- Advanced Ansible
Attendees engaged in interactive sessions and workshops, sharing real-life success stories, such as how Wells Fargo utilized Ansible to streamline its internal workflows.
Section 1.2: The Ansible Automation Platform
A significant announcement was about the Ansible Automation Platform 2.3, which fully supports Red Hat's open hybrid cloud strategy. This platform is designed for various computing environments, including on-premises, cloud, and edge computing, leveraging container technologies.
Chapter 2: Tools and Resources for Developers
As part of enhancing the development experience, the integration of Visual Studio with Ansible plugins based on the Microsoft Language Server protocol has been introduced. This integration facilitates inline documentation and error checking, thus improving productivity.
Additionally, tools like Ansible Navigator are making it easier to create Ansible Execution Environments within container engines like Docker or Podman.
The Project Wisdom initiative has also been launched to expedite Ansible code development in Visual Studio Code, showcasing the community's commitment to innovation.
In conclusion, Ansible is continuously evolving to meet the needs of both community and enterprise users. The wealth of information shared at Ansible Fest 2022 demonstrates the growing importance of automation in various industries.
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