The Automation Revolution of Ansible Web Platform: A New Chapter in Visual Deployment

The “Operation and Maintenance Artifact” Ansible Web Management Panel 1. Ansible: The “Swiss Army Knife” of IT Automation 1. What is Ansible? Ansible is an open-source automation tool developed in Python that enables agentless batch management through the SSH protocol. Its core value lies in simplifying configuration management, application deployment, and task orchestration, making it … Read more

Ansible: From Introduction to Abandonment (Part 12)

Node Environment Management Node • System Version: Rocky Linux release 8.10 (Green Obsidian), minimal installation • Python Environment: python3.12 • Ansible-core Version: 2.15.13 For demonstration purposes, we are installing <span>ansible-core</span> (which includes only the basic modules). For normal use, you can install <span>ansible</span> (which includes some extended modules) for easier usage. This installation is done … Read more

Resolving Ansible Version Compatibility Issues with Containers

Resolving Ansible Version Compatibility Issues with Containers Ansible and Python have version dependencies; different versions of Python support different versions of Ansible. Control Node Python Support Target Node Python Support Ansible and Python version incompatibility can lead to execution failures. For example, if the Ansible version is 3.18.2 and the controlled nodes have Python versions … Read more

Ansible Automation Tool Installation and Configuration Guide

Ansible is an agentless automation tool based on SSH and HTTPS, which allows for batch server configuration management and application deployment through simple YAML scripts. It is widely used in enterprise IT environments for batch operations and DevOps process optimization. This article provides a detailed introduction to the installation, configuration, and compatibility handling of Ansible … Read more

Experience Sharing: Testing Network Disconnection Control of Xiaomi Mi Home WiFi/BLE/Mesh Devices

Click the blue text Follow us This article is a technical piece from the ‘Hansi Bian’ forum, authored by gasment. Thanks to the author! The copyright belongs to the original author, and any infringement will be pursued. Introduction This article organizes the test data for network disconnection control of Xiaomi smart home devices under the … Read more

New BLE5.3 Dual-Mode Bluetooth Module HLK-B50S Priced at 8.8 Yuan

A new ultra-low-cost Bluetooth module has just been released! The HLK-B50S is a master-slave integrated BLE5.3 Bluetooth module, priced as low as 8.8 yuan, featuring dual-mode Bluetooth, supporting GATT or SPP data transmission, with a transmission distance of over 80m in open environments. HLK-B50S Product Introduction The HLK-B50S is a BLE5.3 dual-mode Bluetooth-serial transmission module … Read more

BLE_Monitor: A Custom Component for Home Assistant to Passively Scan and Monitor Multiple BLE Devices

Home Assistant (HA) is a powerful home automation system, but its support for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices has always been somewhat lacking. BLE_Monitor is an excellent custom component created to address this issue. It can passively monitor a wide variety of BLE devices from different brands and types, greatly expanding HA’s capabilities and enhancing … Read more

The Competition Among NB-IoT, eMTC, and LoRa: Coexistence or Conflict?

In the past two years, there has been considerable debate among stakeholders in various IoT technologies regarding which technology holds more advantages. Are these technologies moving towards integration or continuing to compete? Will the future be one of coexistence or selective development? According to consulting firm IDC, the market size of IoT is expected to … Read more

Why is the LoRaWAN CN470 Standard Designed with Asymmetric Frequencies?

The LoRaWAN CN470 standard adopts asymmetric frequencies, which is the result of comprehensive considerations of multiple factors. This design is significant for enhancing network performance and meeting practical application needs: 1. Effective Utilization of Spectrum Resources In the LoRaWAN CN470 frequency band, the uplink and downlink use different frequency ranges. There are 96 uplink channels, … Read more

Which Vendors Provide LoRaWAN Network Servers?

The following are several common LoRaWAN NS vendors along with their features and a comparison of the number of devices supported for free. Loriot Features: A powerful LoRaWAN network server that supports high performance, high security, and scalability. It offers flexible licensing options, including perpetual licenses and annual subscription licenses. Number of Free Supported Devices: … Read more