Optimize infrastructure automation with Ansible Automation Controller
Blog post from New Relic
Automation has become essential for organizations to manage their infrastructure, and Red Hat Ansible Automation Controller is a widely used platform for defining, operating, and scaling automation. Monitoring this platform is crucial as workflows become more complex, and the article discusses the benefits of monitoring Ansible Automation Controller, such as improved efficiency, reduced downtime, and better resource allocation. It emphasizes the importance of tracking various metrics like job status, inventory health, resource usage, user activity, and logs to ensure smooth operation. The integration with New Relic is highlighted as a means to gain valuable insights into the platform's performance, offering pre-built dashboards that provide a comprehensive view of critical metrics, helping optimize processes for maximum efficiency. The article provides a step-by-step guide to integrating Ansible Automation Controller with New Relic, explaining how to install the infrastructure agent, configure Prometheus OpenMetrics, and forward logs to New Relic to enhance visibility and management of automation workflows.