Ansible is an open-source automation tool used for configuration management, application deployment, and task automation. It allows IT administrators to automate their daily tasks and manage complex environments efficiently. Ansible uses a simple language called YAML, which is easy to read and write, making it accessible for both developers and system administrators.
When running an Ansible playbook, you might encounter an error message stating "Command not found". This error indicates that a specific command required by the playbook is not available on the target host where the playbook is being executed.
During the execution of a playbook, you might see an error similar to the following:
fatal: [target-host]: FAILED! => {"changed": false, "msg": "Command not found"}
The "Command not found" error typically occurs when Ansible tries to execute a command that is not installed or not in the system's PATH on the target host. This can happen if the necessary package is missing or if the environment variables are not set correctly.
To resolve the "Command not found" error, follow these steps:
Ensure that the command is installed on the target host. You can manually log into the target host and run the following command to check if the command is available:
which command_name
If the command is not found, you need to install the appropriate package. For example, if the missing command is curl, you can install it using:
sudo apt-get install curl
or
sudo yum install curl
If the command is installed but still not found, verify that its directory is included in the system's PATH. You can check the PATH variable by running:
echo $PATH
If necessary, add the command's directory to the PATH by editing the ~/.bashrc or ~/.bash_profile file and adding:
export PATH=$PATH:/path/to/command
Ensure that the user running the Ansible playbook has the necessary permissions to execute the command. You may need to adjust permissions or use sudo in your playbook.
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