Complete Ansible Semaphore Tutorial: From Installation to Automation

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Do you want to make server deployment easier? Consider Ansible Semaphore: An awesome project that provides a full GUI experience around Ansible, enabling you to take your automation game to the next level. In this video, Jay will show you how to install Ansible Semaphore, set it up, and more! *🐧 Donate to Learn Linux TV and Receive a PDF with tips for switching to Linux* Contains over 40 pages of tips and recommendations to help make your transition easier! Check it out here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-desktop-tips *💧 Spin up some Linux Servers with Digital Ocean* Digital Ocean is a great way to quickly spin up some Linux machines! • Check it out here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean (Affiliate Link) *📄 Check out this awesome Linux commands cheatsheet!* Support Learn Linux TV and grab yourself this super-handy cheatsheet, featuring all the important Linux commands and their most useful options. Grab yours here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-commands *🛍️ Support The Channel and Get Awesome Linux Swag!* Head on over to the Learn Linux TV Merch Shop and check out some great Linux-themed gear, including (but not limited to) T-shirts, drinkware, buttons, stickers and more! • "apt install coffee" T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/apt-install-coffee • "sudo" T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/sudo-shirt • Linux Commands Cheat Sheet ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-commands • "May Spontaneously Talk About Linux" T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/talk-about-linux-shirt • "Dark Side of the Terminal" T-Shirt ➜ https://learnlinux.link/dark-side-shirt • Lots more ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv _Use coupon code "LINUXFAN" to get 10% off your entire order ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv_ *🐧 Other Ways to Support Learn Linux TV* • Patreon ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron • Spin up your very own Linux server ➜ https://learnlinux.link/digitalocean • Linux swag ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv • Check out Netdata ➜ https://learnlinux.link/netdata • Jay's Gear ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon _Note: Royalties and/or commission is earned from each of the above links_ *🕐 Time Codes* 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Updated Shop (commission earned) 01:44 - Some basic information about our project 04:31 - Installing MariaDB 06:22 - Using mysql_secure_installation to secure mariadb 08:57 - Setting up a MySQL database for Ansible Semaphore 09:47 - Creating a database user for Semaphore 12:02 - Installing Ansible Semaphore 14:11 - Creating a config file for Semaphore 18:54 - Installing Ansible on Debian 12 19:20 - Running Semaphore from the shell 21:21 - Creating a Systemd unit for Semaphore 24:47 - Setting up a project in Semaphore 27:13 - Support message 27:46 - Creating a Production environment in Semaphore 28:37 - Creating an SSH key 31:10 - Setting up an Inventory, and a Task Template 32:29 - Configuring "sudoers" on the Ansible target 35:00 - Testing SSH connectivity between the server and target 36:52 - Adding a Playbook to our Git repository 38:50 - Installing NGINX 40:50 - Setting up NGINX as a proxy for Semaphore 44:51 - Setting up a TLS certificate for Semaphore with Let's Encrypt *Relevant Links* • Check out Ansible Semaphore ➜ https://www.semui.co • Semaphore Releases Page ➜ https://github.com/ansible-semaphore/semaphore/releases • Official blog post for this video ➜ https://learnlinux.link/semaphore*🎓 Full Linux Courses* • Linux Crash Course ➜ https://linux.video/cc • Netdata ➜ https://linux.video/netdata • tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Ansible (Paid) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ansible • LPI Linux Essentials (Paid) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-essentials *🎓 More About Learn Linux TV* • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv • Community Forums ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv • Github Account ➜ https://github.com/LearnLinuxTV • Content Ethics ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics • Request Paid Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-assistance ⚠️ Use Content Responsibly Learn Linux TV shares technical content intended to teach and help you, but it comes with no warranty. The channel is not liable for any damages from its use. Always ensure you have proper permissions, follow company policies, and comply with all applicable laws while working with infrastructure. #CloudComputing #DevOps #Ansible