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Installing Docker manually works fine – until you have to do it more than once. That’s precisely the kind of problem Ansible was made to solve. With Ansible, you can automate Docker setup and keep the configuration consistent across every server you manage.<\/p>

Docker <\/strong>is a platform for running applications in fast, lightweight, and portable environments called containers<\/strong> that run independently from the host system. Ansible <\/strong>is a tool designed to automate the setup of those environments so you don’t have to do it manually every time.<\/p>

Ansible uses a simple text file called a playbook<\/strong> where you define your server configuration. This can include everything from installing packages to setting up various services. There’s no coding required – just write your playbook once, and Ansible will apply it precisely the same way every time you run it.<\/p>

This guide will show you how to use Ansible to install Docker on an Ubuntu server. You’ll learn to configure Ansible, create an inventory file, write a playbook, and run it to install and configure Docker automatically. Along the way, you’ll also learn how to verify your setup and customize it for more advanced use cases.<\/p>

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Prerequisites<\/h2>

Before you get started, make sure you have:<\/p>