# Insta# Installing Ansible AAP Content# Installing Ansible AAP Content

## Prerequisites

1. **Ansible Controller**: Ensure you have an Ansible controller set up.
2. **WinSCP**: Ensure WinSCP is installed on your local machine.
3. **Shell Script**: Have the shell script ready for transfer.
4. **Ansible AAP Web Interface**: Ensure you have access to the Ansible AAP web interface.

## Step 1: Verify Credentials on the Ansible AAP Web Interface

1. **Log in to the Ansible AAP Web Interface**:
   - Open your web browser and navigate to the Ansible AAP web interface URL.
   - Enter your username and password to log in.

2. **Verify Credentials**:
   - Ensure that you can successfully log in with your credentials.
   - If you encounter issues logging in, especially if the build is old, you may need to update your Ansible AAP installation or contact your administrator for assistance.

> **Warning**: If you are unable to log in due to an old build, please update your Ansible AAP installation or contact your administrator before proceeding with the following steps.

## Step 2: Transfer the Shell Script to the Ansible Controller

1. **Open WinSCP**:
   - Start WinSCP and enter the hostname (or IP address) of your Ansible controller.
   - Enter your username and password for the Ansible controller.
   - Click 'Login'.

![WinSCP Login](./ferris.png)

2. **Transfer the Script**:
   - In the WinSCP interface, navigate to the location of your shell script on your local machine.
   - On the remote side (Ansible controller), navigate to the directory where you want to place the script.
   - Drag and drop the shell script from your local machine to the remote directory.
   ![WinSCP Transfer](path_to_your_image/winscp_transfer.png)

## Step 3: Connect to the Ansible Controller via SSH

1. **Open an SSH Client**:
   - Use an SSH client like PuTTY, or open a terminal if you are using a Unix-based system.

2. **Connect to the Ansible Controller**:
   - Enter the command to connect to your Ansible controller:
     ```sh
     ssh username@ansible_controller_ip
     ```
   - Replace `username` with your actual username and `ansible_controller_ip` with the IP address of your Ansible controller.
   - Enter your password when prompted.

## Step 4: Run the Shell Script

1. **Navigate to the Script Directory**:
   - Once connected, navigate to the directory where you placed the shell script:
     ```sh
     cd /path/to/script
     ```

2. **Make the Script Executable**:
   - Change the permissions of the script to make it executable:
     ```sh
     chmod +x your_script.sh
     ```

3. **Execute the Script**:
   - Run the script:
     ```sh
     ./your_script.sh
     ```

## Example Shell Script

Here is an example of what your shell script (`your_script.sh`) might look like:

```sh
#!/bin/bash

# Update package lists
sudo apt-get update

# Install Ansible if not already installed
if ! command -v ansible &> /dev/null
then
    echo "Ansible not found, installing..."
    sudo apt-get install -y ansible
else
    echo "Ansible is already installed"
fi

# Additional commands to set up Ansible AAP content
# Example: Clone a repository
git clone https://github.com/example/ansible-aap-content.git /etc/ansible/aap-content

# Example: Run an Ansible playbook
ansible-playbook /etc/ansible/aap-content/setup.yml

echo "Ansible AAP content installation completed."