Nginx Config Change Role

This role allows you to modify the Nginx configuration and revert the changes if something goes wrong.

Requirements

You need Ansible version 2.5 or higher to use this role.

Role Variables

nginx_config_src: The path to your Nginx configuration file. This is mandatory.

nginx_config_dest: The path where the configuration will be saved on the server. (Default: /etc/nginx/conf.d/nginx.conf).

nginx_command_to_check_config: The command to verify the Nginx configuration. (Default: nginx -t).

nginx_command_to_reload: The command to reload the server. (Default: service nginx reload).

Adding the Role to Your Project:

You can add this role to your requirements file (like requirements.yml):

- src: lexa-uw.nginx-configuration
  version: v1.0.0
  name: nginx-configuration

To install the role, run: ansible-galaxy install -r ./requirements.yml --roles-path ./roles/

Example Playbook:

- hosts: all
  vars_files:
    - vars/main.yml
  roles:
    - { role: nginx-configuration }

In vars/main.yml, you can set:

nginx_config_src: templates/example.conf
nginx_config_dest: /etc/nginx/conf.d/example.conf
nginx_command_to_reload: /etc/init.d/nginx reload