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Defining "lmt_server" in the Ansible method of using LMT

  • 1.  Defining "lmt_server" in the Ansible method of using LMT

    Posted Fri January 27, 2023 05:41 AM
    I keep seeing references to the parameter "lmt_server" in the instructions, talking about making sure to 'tag' the LMT server. I see clear instructions on defining values for the various LMT-parameters needed in the LMT Playbooks, but nowhere does it seem to suggest where the "lmt_server" entry should be. For the purposes of this discussion, let's pretend our LMT server name is "IBMLMT0206" (trust me, it is nothing that easy to remember - LOL).

    I wonder if this is a 'tag' or label that is entered in the variable section of the LMT server's (IBMLMT0206) Ansible inventory record (YAML/JASON such as host:lmt_server)? Theoretically, that would create a reference to our LMT server anytime "lmt_server" was used in a template or playbook.
    Or maybe it is an Ansible inventory group called "lmt_server" with a single host - that of the LMT server (IBMLMT0206).

    My confusion stems from the word 'tag' as the usage surrounding this value doesn't appear to be a traditional Ansible 'tag' within the various playbooks - other than a reference to "host:lmt_server" - a format that is highly suggestive of the "lmt_server" being a reference to just the one specific LMT server (IBMLMT0206).

    And it doesn't seem to be an Ansible "Job tag", which would specify which sections of a playbook were to be executed during the running of a large, modular playbook.

    If someone could let me know where they have set/defined that "lmt_server" value and the format they used it would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks,
    Gary Latter
    Peraton

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    Gary Latter
    Solution Architect
    Peraton
    CA
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  • 2.  RE: Defining "lmt_server" in the Ansible method of using LMT

    Posted Sun January 29, 2023 05:33 AM

    Hi Gary,

    Or maybe it is an Ansible inventory group called "lmt_server" with a single host - that of the LMT server (IBMLMT0206).

    That's a good understanding. The word tag was used in general English, 'to mark sth,' rather than specific Ansible lingo.

    An example is here:

    https://github.com/IBM/ansible-automation-for-lmt/blob/master/docs/doc_automating_with_ansible_new.md

    I hope that helps.

    Best regards,

    Grzegorz



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