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Satish Guntur - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Specialist at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
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Top 20
Nov 2, 2026
Automation has reduced configuration drift and now delivers faster, error-free remediation
Pros and Cons
  • "The main feature of Ansible on CentOS 10 is idempotency when using the Ansible built-in modules, which is excellent."

    What is our primary use case?

    My main use case for Ansible on CentOS 10 includes configuration drift detection and remediation, configuration management with idempotency, and patching and vulnerability remediation.

    I typically implement drift detection or vulnerability remediation with Ansible on CentOS 10 using Ansible playbooks that have playbooks and roles, running daily scheduled jobs through Ansible AWX. If there is any drift detected, such as in the `/etc/ssh/sshd_config` file, it will automatically remediate on the particular server.

    I also use Ansible on CentOS 10 for hardening.

    How has it helped my organization?

    Ansible on CentOS 10 has positively impacted my organization by enabling configuration management, drift detection, patching, and vulnerability remediation. It has reduced the time to implement and secure Linux servers, as well as to implement vulnerability remediation, patching, and configuration management as required.

    I have seen specific outcomes such as time saved and no errors once implemented.

    What is most valuable?

    Ansible on CentOS 10 offers valuable features including that CentOS ships with foundational runtime software, specifically Python 3.9.12 and GCC 14.12. Since Ansible is built on Python, this native inclusion means that the operating system natively fulfills all environment requirements for running configuration management tasks.

    The main feature of Ansible on CentOS 10 is idempotency when using the Ansible built-in modules, which is excellent.

    What needs improvement?

    I do not find any improvement areas for Ansible on CentOS 10. I have not found anything that could be improved or added to make Ansible on CentOS 10 even better to date.

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    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Ansible on CentOS 10 for hardly one year because CentOS is a recently released distribution.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Ansible on CentOS 10 is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Ansible on CentOS 10's scalability is good, allowing me to scale to a large number of servers.

    How are customer service and support?

    I never needed any customer support for Ansible. I resolved issues from internet resources.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    Before using Ansible on CentOS 10, I was using BMC TrueSight Server Automation, and I switched due to the high licensing cost and longer time taken for deploying patches.

    What was our ROI?

    I have seen a return on investment with time saved and money saved, as the licensing part is one aspect I can optimize since Ansible AWX is open source. With fewer employees, I can manage depending upon the number of configuration items.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    Before choosing Ansible on CentOS 10, I evaluated other options and found Ansible to be the best one.

    What other advice do I have?

    On a scale of one to ten, I rate Ansible on CentOS 10 a ten. I chose ten as my rating because I did not find any issues with Ansible on CentOS 10.

    Regarding Ansible on CentOS 10's AI capabilities, I think for governance and security, if you implement the hardening part and patch the servers regularly while remediating vulnerabilities once identified, then it is suitable. Otherwise, you should choose Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers for enterprise-grade support and vendor patches.

    Ansible on CentOS 10 is deployed in my organization in the public cloud. I use mostly Azure, GCP, and AWS as my cloud providers.

    My advice for others looking into using Ansible on CentOS 10 is that it is the best choice.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud
    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
    Last updated: Nov 2, 2026
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    reviewer2920566 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Iconic Trainer at a educational organization with 501-1,000 employees
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    Nov 1, 2026
    Automation has transformed routine patching and user administration into a one-admin workflow
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    • "Ansible on CentOS 10 has saved a considerable amount of time and effort for me and my team, as a job that used to be done by ten admins can now be done by only one admin."

      What is our primary use case?

      My main use case for Ansible on CentOS 10 is automation. I automate any given task and anything I want to automate.

      A specific example of something I've automated using Ansible on CentOS 10 includes tasks related to my own workflows, specifically for my own services.

      When it comes to one of those tasks that Ansible helps with regularly, I focus on patching and updating, specifically updating. The video tasks involve scheduling based on some date, and Ansible has made them easier in that aspect.

      I use Ansible on CentOS 10 to get containers, meet parts, and then patch them. I use it specifically for patching.

      What is most valuable?

      In my opinion, the best features Ansible on CentOS 10 offers include automating user administration tasks, patching tasks, and overall automation.

      Definitely for patching is the feature I find most helpful or time-saving because I have to update my servers frequently.

      Ansible on CentOS 10 has positively impacted my organization as our servers are up-to-date, they are less vulnerable, and without vulnerability.

      I can definitely say that Ansible on CentOS 10 has saved a considerable amount of time and effort for me and my team, as a job that used to be done by ten admins can now be done by only one admin.

      What needs improvement?

      Regarding improvements for Ansible on CentOS 10, I don't think any improvement is required.

      If I would like to add more about the needed improvements, it would be that if the UI can be easier and dynamic inventories could be more advanced.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using Ansible on CentOS 10 for the last six years, but on CentOS 10, I have been using it for a couple of years.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      Ansible on CentOS 10 is stable.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      The scalability of Ansible on CentOS 10 is as much as you want, as it is highly scalable.

      How are customer service and support?

      When it comes to customer support, it's Red Hat, so you can imagine the support; it's the best you could get.

      I would rate the customer support for Ansible on CentOS 10 a strong 10.

      Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

      Previously, I did use a different solution, scripting, but I found that scripting is imperative, and I needed something easy and fast, which was Ansible on CentOS 10.

      What was our ROI?

      I have definitely seen a return on investment with fewer employees, money saved, and time saved.

      What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

      My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is positive since I use the open-source version, which means it's free.

      Which other solutions did I evaluate?

      Before choosing Ansible on CentOS 10, I evaluated other options like Chef and Puppet, but eventually, Ansible on CentOS 10 is the best.

      What other advice do I have?

      On a scale of one to ten, I would rate Ansible on CentOS 10 a solid ten.

      I choose ten out of ten because it's the best for automation.

      Regarding Ansible on CentOS 10's AI capabilities, I think it doesn't have anything like AI capability; it's just automation.

      When I think of Ansible on CentOS 10's accuracy, I can confirm that it does not have AI capabilities.

      My advice for others looking into using Ansible on CentOS 10 is simple: if you're looking for automation, just go for it, don't think twice.

      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

      On-premises
      Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
      Last updated: Nov 1, 2026
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      reviewer2920503 - PeerSpot reviewer
      DevOps Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
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      Oct 31, 2026
      Automation has improved secure banking configurations but still needs better governance controls
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      • "After implementing Ansible on CentOS 10, we are able to standardize and simplify many operational processes, particularly in improving security."
      • "Ansible on CentOS 10 can be improved by focusing on enhancing automation, efficiencies, and security for better infrastructure management."

      What is our primary use case?

      Ansible on CentOS 10 is primarily used for configuration management, particularly managing menus, nested menus, and configurations.

      In one of my major projects, I used Ansible on CentOS 10 for automated server configuration management across multiple CentOS environments, where I maintained nested configurations using Ansible roles, group variables, and host variables.

      In banking, my main use case for Ansible revolves around automating infrastructure configurations and application deployment across different environments.

      What is most valuable?

      Ansible on CentOS 10 includes several useful features designed for enterprise DevOps, specifically in banking.

      I find the modern security technology to be the most valuable feature of Ansible on CentOS 10 in my day-to-day work, especially for banking applications due to the critical nature of security and compliance.

      Before implementing Ansible automation on CentOS 10, my team and I used to handle many server configurations manually, which was time-consuming and led to configuration inconsistencies. After introducing Ansible, we significantly improved our workflows.

      After implementing Ansible on CentOS 10, we are able to standardize and simplify many operational processes, particularly in improving security.

      I have observed time savings due to the automation of repetitive tasks, which has minimized manual configuration mistakes and improved deployment speed since adopting Ansible on CentOS 10.

      What needs improvement?

      Ansible on CentOS 10 can be improved by focusing on enhancing automation, efficiencies, and security for better infrastructure management.

      For how long have I used the solution?

      I have been using Ansible on CentOS 10 for more than four years.

      What do I think about the stability of the solution?

      Ansible on CentOS 10 seems to be stable, providing a reliable combination of configuration management.

      What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

      Ansible on CentOS 10 includes agentless architectures, parallel executions, dynamic instances, and rolling updates that support scalability.

      How are customer service and support?

      In my experience, the customer support has been good.

      I would rate customer support with a score of 8 out of 10 based on documentation and community support.

      Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

      Before adopting Ansible, I relied more on manual service administration and script-based automations, facing challenges with human efforts and configuration drift.

      What was our ROI?

      For the banking projects, I have explained the ROI by reducing operational costs and saving time through Ansible automation.

      What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

      Regarding pricing, I don't have much knowledge about setup costs and licensing, but I do know that AWS operates on a pay-as-you-go model.

      Which other solutions did I evaluate?

      I explored various options before choosing Ansible, including Puppet and Chef.

      What other advice do I have?

      In terms of governance and security regarding Ansible on CentOS 10, I am not fully aware, but I consider data privacy, human approvals, access controls, and secret management to be important.

      For the accuracy and reliability of output concerning Ansible on CentOS 10, my approach involves human reviews, monitoring, and continuous auditing.

      Ansible on CentOS 10 is deployed in my organization using the public cloud.

      My organization uses various cloud providers, including AWS, DigitalOcean, NPT, Oracle, IBM, and VMware.

      My advice for anyone planning to use Ansible on CentOS 10 is to start with a clear automation strategy and gradually learn the basics.

      Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

      Public Cloud

      If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

      Other
      Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
      Last updated: Oct 31, 2026
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