How to define a dedicated log file for containerized installations?

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Environment

  • Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 Containerized
  • Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 Containerized

Issue

  • I want to log the installation process in a dedicated log file to better aid troubleshooting sessions

Resolution

  • When running the installer specify the environment variable ANSIBLE_LOG_PATH with a full path to the dedicated file. Example:

    $  ANSIBLE_LOG_PATH="/my/full/path/aap_install_$(date +%F-%T).log" ansible-playbook -i <inventory file> ansible.containerized_installer.install <other options as needed>

  • An RFE has been requested to improve this behavior: This content is not included.AAPRFE-2740

Root Cause

  • By default the containerized installer will append new installation logs to the aap_install.log file.
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