Rundeck

Why This Guide Exists

Why this Rundeck + Ansible guide for Rocky Linux 9 exists, what the official docs miss, and what you'll have when you finish.

Architecture & Prerequisites

The Rundeck deployment architecture on Rocky Linux 9: VM sizing, component roles, and prerequisites before you touch a terminal.

MariaDB Setup

Install and secure MariaDB on Rocky Linux 9 as Rundeck's persistent backend, eliminating the H2 database corruption risk entirely.

Rundeck Installation & Configuration

Install Rundeck on Rocky Linux 9: RPM setup, MariaDB connection, Apache SSL reverse proxy, JVM tuning, and web UI verification.

Ansible Integration

Connect Ansible to Rundeck on Rocky Linux 9: plugin setup, inventory import, SSH key auth, and running your first playbook.

Making It Real

Build practical Rundeck automation: rolling restarts, Ansible jobs, parameterized updates, scheduled backups, and access control on Rocky Linux.

Troubleshooting & Gotchas

Diagnose Rundeck failures on Rocky Linux 9: the 8 most common failure modes, where to look, and a systematic fix sequence.

Quick Reference

Every file path, port, command, and config location for your Rundeck deployment on Rocky Linux 9 — bookmark this page.

Deploying Rundeck the Right Way

A free, complete guide to deploying production-ready Rundeck on Rocky Linux 9 with MariaDB, Apache SSL, Ansible integration, and SELinux enforcing.