Deploying multiple applications can been a challenge. Managing configurations, dependencies, and diverse environments can turn the process into a maze of complexities. However, I firmly believe that the installation process should be fast and simple. With this belief in mind, I'd like to introduce you to the ansible-ibm-sterling repository, a tool that not only simplifies deployment in Linux platform but also supports Kubernetes and OpenShift, making it a comprehensive solution for modern application deployments.
Introducing ansible-ibm-sterling repository
The ansible-ibm-sterling is a set of Ansible playbooks and roles designed to automate the deployment of IBM Sterling applications. With its support for Kubernetes and OpenShift deployments, it offers a streamlined and efficient way to manage and deploy complex application stacks across various environments.
Benefits of Using ansible-ibm-sterling
1. Fast and Simple Installation: The installation process is designed to be fast and straightforward, aligning with my belief that deploying applications should be hassle-free.
2. Automation: This CLI deploy tool automates the deployment process, reducing manual intervention and minimizing human errors. This accelerates deployment and ensures consistency across environments.
3. Consistency: Ensures consistent deployments across various environments, including Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters, maintaining the integrity and behavior of the application.
4. Scalability: Easily scales to deploy large applications across multiple servers, cloud environments, or Kubernetes/OpenShift clusters, thanks to Ansible's agentless architecture and Kubernetes/OpenShift support.
5. Flexibility: Highly customizable to tailor the deployment process to your specific needs. Ansible's flexibility and Kubernetes/OpenShift support allow you to adapt the deployment process to suit your requirements.
Getting Started
If you're interested in trying out the ansible-ibm-sterling with Kubernetes/OpenShift support, you can find the repository on GitHub. The repository contains detailed documentation, examples, and scripts to help you get started.
To get started, clone the repository, follow the fast and simple installation instructions, and you'll be deploying your applications across Kubernetes/OpenShift clusters with ease using Ansible's powerful automation capabilities.
Example for Connect:Direct:
git clone https://github.com/ibm-sterling-devops/ansible-ibm-sterling.git
cd ansible-ibm-sterling
export ANSIBLE_CONFIG=< FULL_PATH >/ansible.cfg
export ENTITLED_REGISTRY_KEY=<entitlement_key>
export CD_NAMESPACE=sterling-cdnode01-dev
export CD_NODENAME=CDNODE01
oc login --token=sha256~KpQBSI.... --server=https://api.ocp-27000....:6443
ansible-playbook playbooks/deploy_cd.yml
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Currently, deploy for Connect:Direct, Sterling B2Bi, SEAS and Connect:Direct WebServices are available for installation, while IBM Sterling Control Center Monitor and Director and Sterling Secure Proxy are currently in development. Stay tuned for updates on their release!
CLI Repository
In addition to our ansible-ibm-sterling tool, we're working in another repository: the CLI repository. This project aims to provide a comprehensive command-line interface (CLI) solution to further simplify the deployment process.
Join Us
I invite you to join us on GitHub to test, develop, and report issues with our tool, ensuring it meets the needs of our users. Additionally, we need your help to improve the documentation. Your contributions are invaluable in making our application even better!
Disclaimer:
Both repositories are community-driven projects and is not officially supported or endorsed by IBM. While members of the community may include IBM employees, this project is independent of IBM's official support channels. Please note that any contributions, issues, or inquiries regarding this repository should be directed to the community maintainers and not to IBM's support teams. We appreciate your understanding and participation in this community-driven initiative.