MariaDB Docker Ansible Role

Overview

This Ansible role facilitates the deployment of a MariaDB server using Docker. It is designed to ensure ease of installation and configuration, with the flexibility to adapt to different environments.

Features

Dockerized MariaDB: Leverages Docker for MariaDB deployment, ensuring consistency across different environments.
Customizable Settings: Allows customization of the MariaDB instance through various Ansible variables.
Network Configuration: Includes setup of a dedicated Docker network for MariaDB.
Idempotent Design: Ensures that repeat runs of the playbook do not result in unwanted changes.
Security Focused: Implements best practices for securing the MariaDB root password.

Prerequisites

Before using this role, ensure you have the following:

Ansible installed on the control machine.
Docker installed on the target host(s).
Access to the target host(s) via SSH.

Configuration

Configure the role by setting the required variables. These can be set in the playbook or in a separate variable file:

central_mariadb_root_password: The root password for the MariaDB server.
database_databasename: The name of the initial database to create.
database_username: The username for the database user.
database_password: The password for the database user.

Contributing

Contributions to this project are welcome. Please submit issues and pull requests with your suggestions.