How to Install Ansible Semaphore on Debian 12

Installing Ansible Semaphore on your VPS server running Debian 12 can greatly enhance your automation capabilities. Ansible Semaphore is a web-based user interface for managing Ansible tasks, making it easier to control and monitor your automation processes. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install Ansible Semaphore on your server.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation, ensure you have the following:

• A VPS server running Debian 12.
• Root or sudo access to the server.
• An updated system.

Step 1: Update Your System

First, log in to your server and update the package list and installed packages:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Ansible Semaphore requires several dependencies to function correctly. Install them by running:

sudo apt install -y git make gcc g++ curl

Step 3: Install Go

Ansible Semaphore is written in Go, so you need to install Go. Download and install the latest version:

curl -OL https://golang.org/dl/go1.20.4.linux-amd64.tar.gz
sudo tar -C /usr/local -xzf go1.20.4.linux-amd64.tar.gz
echo "export PATH=\$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin" >> ~/.profile
source ~/.profile

Step 4: Clone Ansible Semaphore Repository

Next, clone the Ansible Semaphore GitHub repository:

git clone https://github.com/ansible-semaphore/semaphore.git
cd semaphore

Step 5: Build Ansible Semaphore

Build the Semaphore application using the following command:

make

Step 6: Configure Ansible Semaphore

Before running Ansible Semaphore, you need to configure it. Create a configuration file:

cp config/config.json.example config/config.json

Edit the config/config.json file to set your database and other configurations according to your needs.

Step 7: Run Ansible Semaphore

Finally, start Ansible Semaphore by executing:

./semaphore

You can now access the web interface by navigating to http://your-server-ip:3000 in your browser.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you have successfully installed Ansible Semaphore on your VPS server running Debian 12. This powerful tool will help you manage your Ansible automation tasks more effectively. For reliable hosting solutions, consider using windowsvps for your next VPS server deployment.