Guide to multi-homed inventory management with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform

25 · Red Hat · Jan. 26, 2026, 4:36 a.m.
Summary
This blog post provides a technical guide on optimizing multi-homed inventory management using the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. It discusses managing various server entry points (frontend, backend, management) through structured DNS and host naming, which helps reduce managed node counting and improve automation reporting. The article outlines the setup of an inventory file, the use of constructed inventories for better grouping, and the integration of surveys for job templates to facilitate flexible network selection during automation tasks.