Ansible 2.10 will signal a very significant change in the way Ansible modules/plugins/filters/etc. are maintained through the magic of Collections.
It may be worth adding an entire chapter, or if not, at least treating Collections in the same area as Roles. Some of the important aspects to cover include:
- How Collections are built (structure, what is in them)
- How to acquire and use Collections in your playbooks (e.g. requirements, difference between roles/collections, etc.)
- The difference between Automation Hub and Ansible Galaxy
- How to develop and/or contribute Collections to the community
- When you would choose to distribute content as a role vs a collection on Galaxy
Ansible 2.10 will signal a very significant change in the way Ansible modules/plugins/filters/etc. are maintained through the magic of Collections.
It may be worth adding an entire chapter, or if not, at least treating Collections in the same area as Roles. Some of the important aspects to cover include: