Config-Management

A state-aware Ansible module compares actual state with the declared target. A matching target reports ok; a mismatch can be changed toward the target. This depends on the chosen module and arguments rather than a guarantee for every task.

Ansible tasks can declare repeatable target states

An Ansible playbook is an ordered orchestration of tasks. State-aware modules can record what a machine should have and repair missing pieces after a partial deploy. Convergence comes from the selected modules and arguments, not an engine-wide guarantee that every task safely repeats. A playbook is an executable contract between the inventory, the modules, and the operator who reviews the change. ...