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Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform pros and cons

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PROS

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform is agentless, allowing configurations without needing to install software on client systems.
Automation and the ability to manage multiple systems efficiently is highly valued, significantly reducing time spent on repetitive tasks.
Ansible's YAML-based syntax is simple, making it accessible and easy to learn, while allowing for clear and human-readable code.
The extensive library of modules and integrations with numerous applications and cloud providers enhance its scalability and versatility.
The platform enhances efficiency in building and deploying infrastructure through streamlined processes and reliability.

CONS

Ansible Automation Platform faces challenges with scalability and performance, especially in larger environments and when scaling up infrastructure.
There is a need for enhanced documentation and examples to aid user understanding and expedite the learning curve.
Connection issues like SSH session limitations can impede performance and efficiency.
More options and keywords in Ansible would greatly improve operational flexibility, such as options available in YUM for package management.
The platform should expand its compatibility and support for different technologies, including newer AI and ML tech stacks.
 

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform Pros review quotes

it_user8784 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a tech consulting company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Feb 18, 2014
We can now go to a customer and deploy all software in a few minutes instead of hours.
it_user516087 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Nov 4, 2016
Agentless architecture, relying on SSH only.
it_user573504 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior DevOps/Build Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Dec 16, 2016
I like Ansible because it is: Easy to use, easy to read, easy to maintain, easy to support, and it works without an agent.
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BW
Systems Engineer with 1,001-5,000 employees
Nov 6, 2017
There are no agents by default, so adding a new server is a matter of a couple lines of configuration (on a new server and the configuration master).
MA
Works at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Jul 8, 2018
Ansible Galaxy is helpful for roles and Git Submodules: No dependency in managing playbooks. Also, fact caching in redis for host/role grp information speeds up execution. Finally, variable management is easy.
NA
Student at StarHub
Oct 5, 2018
The automation is the most valuable feature.
MJ
Senior Director Network Security at Oracle Corporation
Oct 21, 2018
This solution allows us to stitch a lot of different parts of the workflow together.
SK
Solution Integrator at Kpco
Oct 21, 2018
The most useful features are the playbooks. We can develop our playbooks and simplify them doing something like a cross platform.
JG
Principal Engineer at CyberArk
Oct 21, 2018
The user interface is well-built and very easy to navigate around.
DT
Software Engineer at Arista
Oct 21, 2018
It is quick to production. It has an API in the back which allows for integrations.
 

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform Cons review quotes

it_user8784 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a tech consulting company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Feb 18, 2014
It's a young product so there is still room for improvement on the module side.
it_user516087 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Nov 4, 2016
A little slow.
it_user573504 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior DevOps/Build Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Dec 16, 2016
There were a few scalability issues. I had no problems as long as the number of servers was less than 500.
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BW
Systems Engineer with 1,001-5,000 employees
Nov 6, 2017
Because Ansible is establishing SSH sessions to perform tasks, there is a limit on scalability.
MA
Works at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Jul 8, 2018
It doesn't work well with large-scale infra.
NA
Student at StarHub
Oct 5, 2018
There needs to be improvement in the orchestration.
MJ
Senior Director Network Security at Oracle Corporation
Oct 21, 2018
It needs better documentation.
SK
Solution Integrator at Kpco
Oct 21, 2018
The documentation for the installation step of deployment, OpenStack, etc., and these things have to be a bit more detailed.
JG
Principal Engineer at CyberArk
Oct 21, 2018
It can use some more credential types. I've found that when I go looking for a certain credential type, such as private keys, they're not really there.
DT
Software Engineer at Arista
Oct 21, 2018
The communication on it is not probably where it could be. We could use some real life examples where we could point customers to them and say, "This is what you are trying to do. If you follow these steps, it would at least get you started a bit quicker."