README.md

ansible-role-dnf-update

An Ansible role to apply system updates using the dnf package manager.

About

Use this Ansible role to apply system updates or 'security only' updates to systems using the dnf package manager.

This Ansible role:

• Applies the available system updates
• Remove obsolete packages
• Reboot the system

Status:

Requirements

• Privilege escalation (sudo, learn more).

Role Variables

dnfupdate_security_only

Set the role to only apply updates marked as security updates.

• Type: bool

• Default: false

  dnfupdate_security_only: true
  

Dependencies

(None)

Installation

1. Create a requirements.yml file at the your project's top level directory and include the following:

---
- name: dnfupdate
  src: https://github.com/rossijonas/ansible-role-dnf-update

2. Use ansible-galaxy command to fetch dependencies:

$ ansible-galaxy install -r requirements.yml

Example Playbooks

• Apply all updates available:

---
- hosts: servers
  roles:
    - dnfupdate

• Apply security updates only:

---
- hosts: servers
  roles:
    - role: dnfupdate
      vars: 
        dnfupdate_security_only: true

License

MIT

Author Information

GitHub profile: https://github.com/rossijonas

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