Infrastructure as Code Automation
Automate provisioning and configuration of infrastructure using code.
RedHat Ansible
Enterprise IT automation platform that automates cloud provisioning, configuration management, application deployment, and multi-node orchestration
By Red Hat, Inc.
IT Automation
Automation
Configuration Management
DevOps
Product Overview
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform is a comprehensive enterprise automation tool designed to automate cloud provisioning, configuration management, application deployment, and multi-node orchestration across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It leverages a simple, agentless architecture and uses Ansible playbooks to streamline operations and enhance IT efficiency.
The platform enables teams to automate complex IT tasks across diverse environments using a single platform that integrates robust configuration management, orchestration, and continuous delivery capabilities. It supports integration with various cloud providers and IT systems, making it ideal for managing infrastructure as code, enforcing compliance, and accelerating application deployment cycles. With its scalable control plane and extensive ecosystem, it empowers automation at scale for both technical and business process workflows.
Headquarters and Est. In
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States — Est. 1993
No. of Employees
Not specified
Customer Demography
Global
Customer Domains
Technology
Finance
Healthcare
Telecommunications
Manufacturing
Use Case Deep Dive
Interactive analysis dashboard - explore detailed performance insights for key business scenarios
Application Deployment and Lifecycle Management
Automate deployment, upgrade, and rollback of applications.
Network Infrastructure Automation
Automate configuration and compliance of network devices.
Automated Security Compliance Enforcement
Automatically enforce and audit security policies across IT infrastructure.
Event-Driven Incident Response Automation
Automatically respond to incidents triggered by system or security alerts.
Hybrid Cloud Orchestration
Manage and automate workloads across public and private clouds.
Continuous Delivery Pipeline Automation
Integrate Ansible automation into CI/CD pipelines.
Centralized Credential Management
Manage secrets and credentials in a secure, centralized manner.
Patch Management Automation
Automate OS patching and updates across environments.
Automated Compliance Auditing
Automate collection of compliance and configuration data for audits.
Use Case Details
Integration Details
Feature Details
Key Features
Explore the core capabilities that make RedHat Ansible stand out.
Agentless Automation
Manage systems without requiring agents to be installed on target nodes.
Playbook-Driven Automation
Use human-readable YAML playbooks to define automation workflows.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Fine-grained permissions to control who can execute or modify automation jobs.
Multi-Node Orchestration
Coordinate and automate complex workflows across multiple systems and devices.
Inventory Management
Dynamic and static inventory definitions to target machines and environments.
Integration with Cloud Providers
Automate provisioning and management across major public clouds.
Automation Hub and Certified Content
Catalog of certified and community automation roles and collections.
Analytics and Reporting
Provide insights into automation job execution and compliance status.
Integrated GUI and CLI
Access automation workflows via user-friendly web interface or command line.
Workflow Automation
Create complex workflows combining multiple automation jobs.
Configuration Compliance and Drift Detection
Ensure systems remain compliant with predefined configurations and detect drift.
Ansible Automation Platform Execution Environments
Containerized environments to run automation jobs in consistent and isolated contexts.
Role and Credential Management
Securely manage credentials and assign roles for automation execution.
Event-Driven Automation
Trigger automation based on events and alerts from IT systems.
Integration with ITSM and CI/CD tools
Connect automation workflows to IT service management and continuous integration platforms.
REST API Access
Programmatic access to automation platform for integration and custom tooling.
Support for Network Automation
Automate network device configuration and management across vendors.
Scheduling and Job Management
Schedule automation runs and manage job execution lifecycle.
Insights for Automation Analytics
Gain operational intelligence from automation performance and impact data.
Custom Module and Plugin Support
Extend Ansible capabilities with custom modules and plugins.
Automatic Inventory Sync
Keep inventory data current by syncing with external sources automatically.
Enterprise-Grade Security
Secure by design with encryption, authentication, and compliance features.
Scalable Control Plane
Designed to scale automation workloads for large enterprises.
Contextual Integrations
Not just "integrates with" – here's the specific value each integration delivers:
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Delivers: Integration to automate provisioning and management of AWS resources.
Microsoft Azure
Delivers: Modules and roles to manage Azure cloud services from Ansible.
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Delivers: Automate GCP cloud resources provisioning and management.
VMware vSphere
Delivers: Automate virtual machine and resource management in VMware environments.
ServiceNow
Delivers: IT Service Management integration for automation triggering and status updates.
Jenkins
Delivers: CI/CD automation integration for orchestration of deployments.
Resources
Latest insights, guides, and templates to accelerate your decisions.
Downloads
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Case Studies
Red Hat Ansible Automation in Banking
Telecommunications Automation Success
Platform Updates
Platform updates coming soon
Latest updates and improvements will be shown here
Videos
Watch RedHat Ansible in action.
Introduction to Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Ansible Tower Overview
Pricing & Plans
Standard
Subscription-based
Premium
Subscription-based
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about RedHat Ansible:
It is used to automate IT tasks including configuration management, cloud provisioning, application deployment, and orchestration across hybrid environments.
No, Ansible uses an agentless architecture that connects over SSH or APIs without needing software installation on managed nodes.
It can manage on-premises infrastructure, public and private clouds, virtual environments, and network devices.
Yes, it supports integrations with tools like Jenkins and GitLab to embed automation in pipelines.
It provides role-based access control, secure credential management, compliance playbooks, and audit reporting.
Yes, it can trigger automation workflows based on events from monitoring and incident management tools.
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