iac-dev - Release 0.1

This playbook configures centos/redhat workstation for Infrastructure as Code development with Ansible.

It configures your IaC Development workstation with:

• Remote Desktop (xRDP+TigerVNC) for easy access
• Microsoft Visual Studio Code
• Latest Version of Git
• Latest Version of Ansible +
  • WinRM + Kerberos Authentication for windows automation through Ansible
  • Various python libraries for common modules (Azure,AWS,F5,NAPALM, or add your own!)

Installation Instructions

1. Download and install latest version of Centos/RedHat 7 with Gnome Desktop Environment Centos Download.
2. Install Ansible: sudo yum install ansible.
3. Install Git: sudo yum install git
4. Clone this repository to your home directory: git clone https://github.com/carlbuchmann/iac-dev
5. Edit ./iac-dev/roles/ansible-engine/defaults/main.yml and enter your active directory domain information.
6. run playbook: sudo ansible-playbook iac-dev.yml
7. launch vscode: code and install recommended extensions!

Future additions

Things that still need to be done manually

• Install recommended vscode extentions:

  • YAML Support by Red Hat
  • Python
  • Jinja
  • PowerShell
  • markdownlint
  • Ansible
  • Excel Viewer
  • GitLens
  • Visual Studio Team Services

PRs welcome

Please submit a PR to help enhance this playbook!