>> It truly sounds great but the devil is in the details in my particular >> environment. If I feel like I'm outgrowing my script (and maybe even >> if I don't) I'll dig into ansible. How big of a duty is the >> implementation? > > Implementation is easy, it's just another Python app with a config file. > > Then there's some associated work around getting your SSH setup the way > you want it with the correct users and passwords and keys and enough > access control that you feel safe. Nothing new there, you likely already > have all that already. If not, well ssh isn't exactly new to you :-) > > The bulk of the work is in thinking and planning what you want to > achieve. You have to have a very clear picture of the end goal so you > can build towards it; this part is exactly like thinking your way > through code you intend to write. This part depends on how complex your > stuff is and how many exceptions you have to the rule. > > You're the only one that knows if the result will be worth while, so > like all new toys I suppose the best approach is to tinker with it a > bit, see if you like it, then decide if you think it worthwhile to proceed.
Will do, thanks Alan. - Grant
