role_nutanix_prism_api
Nutanix Role for Prism LCM Software & Firmware Updates
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This Ansible role invokes LCM to perform an inventory operation followed by software and firmware updates if necessary.
Input Variables
| Variable | Required | Default | Choices | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| role_nutanix_prism_api_host | yes | The IP address or FQDN for the Prism (Element or Central) to which you want to connect. | ||
| role_nutanix_prism_api_host_username | no | admin | A valid username with appropriate rights to access the Nutanix API. | |
| role_nutanix_prism_api_host_password | yes | A valid password for the supplied username. | ||
| role_nutanix_prism_api_host_port | no | 9440 | The Prism TCP port. | |
| role_nutanix_prism_api_host_validate_certs | no | no | true / false | Whether to check if Prism UI certificates are valid. |
| role_nutanix_prism_api_debug | no | false | true / false | Whether or not to enable debugging output. |
Returned Variables
| Variable | Values | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| role_nutanix_prism_api_endpoint_type | 'pe' or 'pc' | Indicates whether the API session was initiated against a Nutanix NCI cluster (Prism Element 'pe') or Nutanix NCM (Prism Central 'pc'). |
| role_nutanix_prism_api_auth_string_b64 | Base64 'basic' authentication string to use to re-authenticate to the Nutanix Prism API | |
| role_nutanix_prism_api_url_base | Variable set to "role_nutanix_prism_api_host:role_nutanix_prism_api_host_port" to reduce line length in other roles |
Dependencies
- none
Example Playbook
This example playbook will invoke LCM on a specific cluster running only a software upgrade for "NCC"
- hosts: localhost
roles:
- role: grdavies.role_nutanix_prism_api
vars:
role_nutanix_prism_api_host: 10.38.185.37
role_nutanix_prism_api_host_username: admin
role_nutanix_prism_api_host_password: nx2Tech165!
License
See LICENSE.md
Author Information
Ross Davies
Install
ansible-galaxy install grdavies-ansible/role_nutanix_prism_apiLicense
mit
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