Ansible Reboot Module: Automate Linux Reboots after patching
Hello DevOps enthusiasts! Welcome back to another hands-on automation experiment. In this article, we will explore how to use the Ansible reboot module to automate Linux VM/server reboots . A server reboot is a very common requirement in enterprise DevOps environments. When Operating System (OS) patching or kernel updates are performed across Development, Test, Stage, and Production environments , a reboot may be required for the changes to take effect. Instead of manually logging into each server, rebooting it, waiting for it to become available, and then checking whether important services are running, we can automate the entire workflow using Ansible. This article demonstrates a simple but practical pre-reboot → reboot → post-reboot validation approach. What We'll Learn By the end of this article, you will understand how to: Use the Ansible reboot module Automate Linux VM/server reboots Configure reboot_timeout Perform post-reboot validation Check server uptime after reboot ...