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Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform

Composite Score
8.2 /10
CX Score
8.4 /10
Category
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
8.2 /10

What is Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform?

Red Hat® Ansible® Automation is automation software powered by Red Hat Ansible Engine—an execution engine with hundreds of modules that can automate all aspects of IT environments and processes—and Red Hat Ansible Tower—a management interface that can integrate with other services.

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Awards & Recognition

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform won the following awards in the Data Center Automation category

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Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

85 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

98 Plan to Renew

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Since last award


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+87 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform?

7% Negative
8% Neutral
85% Positive

Pros

  • Respectful
  • Acts with Integrity
  • Reliable
  • Appreciates Incumbent Status

Feature Ratings

Average 83

Process Automation

88

Application Provisioning

86

Patching Automation

85

Server Provisioning

85

Backup

84

Multi-Site Functionality

84

Compliance Monitoring

83

Remediation

83

Task Monitoring

82

Server Configuration Monitoring

82

Integration w/3rd Party Tools

79

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Business Value Created

85

Quality of Features

84

Ease of Data Integration

84

Ease of IT Administration

84

Vendor Support

84

Ease of Customization

83

Ease of Implementation

83

Usability and Intuitiveness

83

Breadth of Features

80

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

80

Availability and Quality of Training

80

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform Reviews

Jimena G.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2025

Efficiency and Effectiveness in Automation

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform from other similar products?

While many automation platforms require complex initial configuration and the installation of additional software, Ansible stands out for its “agentless” approach. This not only reduces complexity in implementation, but also decreases the load on system resources. In addition, its text-based interface allows users to create and modify configurations quickly and easily, differentiating itself from heavier and more complicated alternatives. It enjoys the support of a vibrant community and abundant resources, which facilitate learning and troubleshooting. It is also compatible with most platforms and environments, including cloud, virtualization

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

What I really like is its ease of use. The learning curve is surprisingly gentle, allowing new users to start seeing tangible results in a short period of time. Additionally, extensive documentation and community resources contribute to creating an exceptional user experience. The platform features an extensive library of modules that can be used to automate a variety of tasks in different environments. Features Continuous Integration It facilitates integration with other DevOps tools, strengthening collaboration between developers and operators.

What do you dislike most about this product?

There is nothing I don't like about this platform, it reduces implementation time and configuration management, which translates into greater productivity, it presents scalability From small startups to large corporations, it adapts to the specific needs of each organization, it is presented as a powerful and accessible solution that transforms the way organizations manage their IT infrastructures

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I recommend this platform for its ability to simplify automation and management tasks, allowing IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives. The user experience is a combination of ease of use and power, making it an attractive option for those looking for a robust solution without unnecessary complications.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy

Hemlata M.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2025

Ansible is the python based configuration languag,

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform from other similar products?

I have used Ansilble for server configuration. It is easy to use. Once the cluster is set up, Ansible is the best product to use.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

to Automate the configuration .

What do you dislike most about this product?

Good to use.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Ansible is the python based configuration language.. So it is easy to use.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Unique Features

Mark V.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Construction
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2024

Amazing Platform

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform from other similar products?

Ansible excels in automating tasks across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, giving it an edge in organizations with complex infrastructure setups.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Ansible's agentless design and YAML-based Playbooks make it accessible to a wide range of users, from developers to IT operations teams.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Compared to agent-based tools, Ansible’s agentless model can be slower, especially in large environments or when performing many repetitive tasks.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Adding a more user-friendly drag-and-drop interface for workflow creation would attract more users who prefer visual tools for automation.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity

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