August 09, 2024

Things That I Discovered

1. Systemd Services

• User-scored Services: I encountered an issue with a dependency on a non-existent unit multi-user.target in a user-scoped service. Resolved it by ensuring that the service doesn't rely on system-level targets.

• Reference: systemd.service - Service Unit Configuration

2. Ansible 101 by Jeff Geerling - YouTube Streaming Series

• I discovered Jeff Geerling's "Ansible 101" YouTube series, which provides a comprehensive introduction to Ansible, making it accessible for beginners and helpful for refreshing foundational concepts.

• Reference: Watch the series on YouTube here.

3. Awesome Ansible - GitHub

• I found a curated list of Ansible resources on GitHub, known as "Awesome Ansible." This list includes books, tutorials, plugins, and tools that can enhance my understanding and usage of Ansible.

• Notable Sections:

  • Tools: A variety of tools that extend Ansible’s capabilities.

  • Plugins: Useful plugins that can be integrated into Ansible playbooks for more complex tasks.

  • Community Resources: Links to active communities and forums where I can connect with other Ansible users.

• Reference: Explore the repository here.

Next Steps

• I plan to start watching the "Ansible 101" series from the beginning and take notes on key concepts and practices.

• I’ll begin exploring the "Awesome Ansible" list, starting with tools and plugins that could be immediately useful in my projects.

• Consider documenting what I learn from these resources in my TIL section.