This guide will walk you through setting up an Ubuntu virtual server on linux web hosting, accessing it, installing Ansible, cloning a repository, and running an Ansible playbook.

• A linux web hosting account
• A registered domain name (optional but recommended)

1. Log in to linux web hosting:

   • Visit your linux web hosting provider and log in to your account.

2. Create a New linux server:

   • Select Ubuntu (tested with Ubuntu version 22.04)as the distribution and choose the version you prefer.
   • Choose a plan that suits your needs.
   • Select a data center region close to your location for better performance.
   • (Optional) Configure additional settings such as backups or VLAN if needed.

3. Assign a Domain Name (Optional):

   • If you have a registered domain name, configure DNS settings to point to your linux web hosting server’s IP address.
   • Manage DNS settings in the linux web hosting dashboard or through your domain registrar’s website.

4. Complete the linux web hosting setup:

   • Note the public IP address assigned to your linux server.

1. Open an SSH Client:

   • On Windows, use PuTTY. On macOS or Linux, use the terminal.

2. Connect to Your linux web server:

   • Open PuTTY (Windows) or your terminal (macOS/Linux).
   • Enter the IP address of your linux web server.
   • Use the default SSH port (22) for the connection.

3. Login:

   • Enter the username (root or the username you specified during setup).
   • Enter the password created during the linux web hosting setup process.

   Note: For enhanced security, consider setting up SSH keys and disabling password authentication.

1. Update the Package Index:

   • Run the following command:

     sudo apt update

2. Install Ansible:

   • Follow the Ansible Installation Guide for detailed instructions.
   • Typically, you can install Ansible with:

     sudo apt install ansible

3. Verify Installation:

   • Check the installation by running:

     ansible --version

   • You should see the version information for Ansible.

1. Clone the Repository:

   • Use the following command to clone the repository:

     git clone https://github.com/suomisoft/install_scripts/

2. Navigate to the Repository Directory:

   • Change to the directory of the cloned repository:

     cd install_scripts

1. Execute the Playbook:

   • Run the following command to start the Ansible playbook:

     ansible-playbook social_web_cloud.yml

2. Follow the Prompts:

   • Answer any prompts provided by the playbook to complete the configuration.