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# Installation using Ansible

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The [Ansible collection for NetObserv](https://galaxy.ansible.com/ui/repo/published/elastiflow/netobserv/docs/) is currently a *technology preview*. The design and implementation are less mature than stable features and subject to change. Please provide feedback or report issues to the [ElastiFlow Forum](https://forum.elastiflow.com/). 
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An ansible role is available to install and configure NetObserv Flow. The role is available via the [Ansible Galaxy role](https://galaxy.ansible.com/ui/repo/published/elastiflow/netobserv/content/role/netobserv_flow/).

### Requirements

* Ansible 2.16 or later
* Python 3.10 or later
* A target host running a supported version of Linux. For more information on available distributions and versions, see the [NetObserv Collection Requirements](https://github.com/elastiflow/ansible-collection-netobserv?tab=readme-ov-file#requirements).

### Example Playbooks

Here are the examples of how to use the `elastiflow.netobserv.netobserv_flow` role:

* [NetObserv Flow ES simple](https://github.com/elastiflow/ansible-collection-netobserv/tree/main/examples/netobserv_flow_es_simple): Deploy NetObserv Flow with "simple" Elasticsearch
* [NetObserv Flow OS simple](https://github.com/elastiflow/ansible-collection-netobserv/tree/main/examples/netobserv_flow_os_simple): Deploy NetObserv Flow with "simple" OpenSearch

### Usage Instructions

1. **Add the Role**: Add the `elastiflow.netobserv` collection to the `requirements.txt` in your Ansible roles directory or include it in your project structure and [install the requirements](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/galaxy/user_guide.html#installing-multiple-roles-from-a-file).
2. **Include the Role in Your Playbook**: Reference the `elastiflow.netobserv.netobserv_flow` role in your playbook as shown in the examples above (full role configuration [doc](https://github.com/elastiflow/ansible-collection-netobserv/tree/main/roles/netobserv_flow)).
3. **Run the Playbook**:
   * **Check Mode (Dry Run)**:

     ```
     ansible-playbook playbook.yml --check
     ```
   * **Apply Changes**:

     ```
     ansible-playbook playbook.yml
     ```


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