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# [What is Ansible Playbook?](https://alimasiuzama.hashnode.dev/what-is-ansible-playbook?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

An Ansible Playbook is a YAML file where you define the automation tasks to achieve a desired state on managed nodes. Example: Playbook for Patching a Server: - name: Patch and update servers hosts: servers become: yes tasks: - name: Upda...

Dec 4, 2025 · 2 min read · alimasiuzama.hashnode.dev  
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