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Create an inventory in AAP 2.7

Short answer

Create an inventory in Ansible Automation Platform 2.7 so you can group hosts for jobs.

Request

Create a new inventory in the AAP Controller UI.

How it works

An inventory holds hosts and groups. Create the inventory before you add hosts or inventory sources.

When to use it

  • Starting a new automation project
  • Separating environments such as lab and production

Requirements

  • AAP: 2.7
  • Access to Automation Controller with permission to create inventories

Procedure

  1. Open Resources → Inventories.
  2. Select Add → Inventory.
  3. Enter a name. Optionally enter an organization and description.
  4. Save.
  5. Confirm the inventory appears in the list.

Result

You have an empty inventory. Next, add hosts or an inventory source.

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