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RedHat Exam EX294 Topic 2 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for RedHat's EX294 exam

Question #: 40
Topic #: 2

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Create a playbook called packages.yml that:

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--> Installs the php and mariadb packages on hosts in the dev, test, and prod host

groups.

--> Installs the Development Tools package group on hosts in the dev host group.

--> Updates all packages to the latest version on hosts in the dev host group.

AExplanation:
Solution as:
# pwd
home/admin/ansible/
# vim packages.yml
---
- name: Install the packages
hosts: dev,test,prod
vars:
- php_pkg: php
- mariadb_pkg: mariadb
tasks:
- name: install the packages
yum:
name:
- '{{ php_pkg }}'
- '{{ mariadb_pkg }}'
state: latest
- name: install the devops tool packages
hosts: dev
tasks:
- name: install devepment tools
yum:
name: '@Development Tools'
state: latest
- name: upgrade all the packages
yum:
name: '*'
state: latest
exclude: kernel*
!wq
# ansible-playbook package.yml ---syntax-check
# ansible-playbook package.yml

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Junita

10 months ago

So, we just follow the solution provided and create the playbook accordingly.

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Paul

10 months ago

Yes, and don't forget we also have to install the Development Tools on the dev host group.

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Alpha

10 months ago

The playbook also needs to update all packages to the latest version on the dev hosts, right?

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Junita

10 months ago

I believe we have to specify the packages like php and mariadb to be installed on different host groups.

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Paul

10 months ago

I think we need to use the yaml format to define the tasks and hosts.

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Alpha

10 months ago

I have no idea how to create a playbook for this.

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Lorrine

10 months ago

Got it, thanks for clarifying the importance of updating packages. I feel more confident now.

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Hana

10 months ago

Yes, updating packages regularly can help prevent vulnerabilities and ensure smooth operation of the system.

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Muriel

11 months ago

I believe it's important to keep all packages up to date for security and performance reasons.

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Lorrine

11 months ago

I'm a bit confused about the part where we need to update all packages on hosts in the dev group.

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Hana

12 months ago

I agree, but the solution provided looks clear and straightforward.

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Muriel

12 months ago

I think the question about creating a playbook called packages.yml seems tricky.

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