Optimizing automation for modern enterprises: Introducing Ansible Playbook Platform

XLAB Steampunk
3 min readNov 14, 2023

In the fast-paced landscape of modern enterprise IT automation, businesses are constantly seeking solutions that enhance reliability, security, and efficiency. We’re excited to announce the release of Steampunk Spotter 3.0, a powerful toolkit that addresses these very needs. The freshly released version unveils the Ansible Playbook Platform, a revolutionary offering set to redefine how businesses of all sizes can optimize their automation processes.

Steampunk Spotter helps businesses automate their IT infrastructure with Ansible by reducing risk, increasing efficiency, and improving compliance. It addresses the challenges of managing large Ansible environments by offering fast and reliable playbook writing, visibility into IT automation processes, and assurance of secure and always up-to-date playbooks.

This advanced Ansible Playbook management platform is packed with variety of features that make it easy to manage playbooks at scale and enhance quality, maintainability and security of automation.

Key Features of Steampunk Spotter 3.0

Scalability: Engineered to meet the demands of even the largest organizations, Steampunk Spotter 3.0 effortlessly manages increased workloads and extensive volumes of Ansible Playbooks, maintaining peak performance.

Enhanced Security: Flexible deployment options, including on-premises, grant businesses complete control over data, security, and allocated resources, enabling compliance with industry regulations while optimizing performance and cost savings.

Customization: The latest version offers extensive customization options, including custom rules, rule skipping and enforcement, and scanning profiles, empowering businesses to tailor Spotter to their unique requirements.

Enterprise Support: XLAB Steampunk provides enterprise-level support, ensuring businesses receive prompt assistance and guidance whenever needed.

Ease of Use: Steampunk Spotter is designed for user-friendliness, ensuring employees can quickly and efficiently adopt the software.

Steampunk Spotter Ansible Playbook Platform

The Ansible Playbook Platform provides a robust solution for businesses seeking enhanced control, performance, and security in their automation workflows.

Dashboard provides a centralized view of playbook statistics, health, and recommended actions, enabling users to monitor and manage their playbooks’ performance, security, and compliance statuses.

Reporting generates comprehensive reports on playbook conditions, providing insights into potential improvements and highlighting critical issues that need attention.

Spotter ensures playbook adherence to best practices, security, and compliance through a combination of pre-built and customizable Checks. Users can define custom policies for specific requirements, and the Checks Management feature allows tailored analysis, aligning with the company’s definitions.

Insights dives deeper into playbook data, offering advanced analytics that guide decision-making processes and help teams understand the impact of their playbooks on their automation environment.

Customer Testimonial:

“Steampunk Spotter has been instrumental in transforming our automation process. It helps identify and mitigate potential issues before execution, resulting in fewer errors and higher productivity. Spotter is more than just a tool — it’s a catalyst for evolving the way we manage and perceive automation.” — Miguel Esteban, CEO, Computer Space

Stay in the loop and explore new features

Are you ready to elevate your Ansible Playbook scanning and transform your automation processes? If you want to learn more about Steampunk Spotter or to request a demo, contact steampunk@xlab.si. Steampunk Spotter 3.0 is your key to unlocking the full potential of Ansible automation in the modern enterprise.

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XLAB Steampunk

XLAB Steampunk specializes in IT automation with Ansible and is an expert in building Enterprise Ansible Collections, such as AWS and Sensu Ansible Collections.