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Ansible is an open-source automation tool that simplifies the management of IT infrastructure. It is designed to automate software provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment. Ansible uses a declarative language to describe system configurations, which allows for consistency and reliability across environments. Its agentless architecture means that it requires no installation on client machines, making it easy to start using right away. Ansible is widely supported by a large community, and it integrates well with various cloud infrastructures and other DevOps tools.

Key features of Ansible include playbook automation, inventory management, and an extensive module library that supports nearly all major cloud providers and services. Teams choose Ansible for its ease of use, flexibility, and powerful orchestration capabilities. It's particularly popular for managing multi-cloud environments, simplifying complex workflows, and automating repetitive tasks, which results in increased efficiency and reduced risk of human error. Ansible is free to use under the GPL license, with enterprise versions available that offer additional features and support.