# Set up and update Ansible for SSH-based automation

DevFeed: [Set up and update Ansible for SSH-based automation](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/automate-everything-with-ansible-10509.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://technotim.com/posts/ansible-automation/>)

Author: Techno Tim

Published: 2020-12-26T14:00:00Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Techno Tim](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/techno-tim.md>)

Topics: [Ansible](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ansible.md>), [Automation](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/automation.md>), [DevOps](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/devops.md>), [ssh](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ssh.md>), [apt](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/apt.md>)

Tags: [ansible](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ansible.md>), [apt](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/apt.md>), [automation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/automation.md>), [devops](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devops.md>), [homelab](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/homelab.md>), [quick-start](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/quick-start.md>), [ssh](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ssh.md>)

## AI overview

A tutorial on setting up Ansible, checking its installed version, updating it when necessary, and using it for automation over SSH without installing agents or clients.

## Source excerpt

Ansible.Need I say more? Well, maybe, if you've never heard of it. Ansible is a simple IT / DevOps automation that anyone can use.You can Automate anything with an SSH connection and WITHOUT installing any agents or clients. Join me as we set up, configure and start automating with Ansible! 📺 Watch Video install sudo apt update sudo apt install ansible sudo apt install sshpass Note: ...