Chapter 6 – Test Tools
Ansible – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
An open-source configuration management and automation tool using YAML playbooks over SSH.
In simple words
A YAML-based automation tool for configuring servers.
Exam tip
Ansible is agentless — the primary contrast with Chef and Puppet.
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