1. Why We Need This Use Case
Automating disk management tasks such as partitioning, formatting, and mounting with Ansible ensures that these critical tasks are performed consistently and accurately across multiple servers. This process is essential for preparing storage resources in a scalable, reliable, and automated manner, which is vital for managing data-intensive applications and ensuring optimal utilization of storage resources.
2. When We Need This Use Case
Infrastructure Expansion: When adding new storage resources to existing systems or during initial system setup.
Provisioning New Servers: Automatically configuring disk space on new servers as part of the provisioning process.
Ensuring Consistency: Maintaining uniform disk configurations across a server fleet, which is crucial for system homogeneity and simplified management.
Recovery and Reallocation: Preparing disks during system recovery processes or when reallocating resources.
3. Prerequisites for the Lab
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