Hosts
A Host is a single endpoint—server, VM, or device—managed by Alphie. Hosts live inside Targets and can include extra vars and connection details.
Hosts Page
The primary hosts screen, at a glance.
+ Add Host
Click the [ + Add Host ] button at the top.
New Hosts Modal
The new hosts modal will open on the screen.
Name
Type in the name of the new host you are creating.
Description
Type in the description for this host.
Extra Variables
If your ansible playbook requires variables not in your vars. Put them here in JSON format.
Note: There is a yaml to json converter on your profile page.
Also when variables overlap, Host variables take precedence over runbook or target variables.
Assign to Targets
Select the target to add the host to.
Save
Select Save to finish creating the host
Finished
You’ve just completed creating your first host.
