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Select multiple credentials for Ansible playbooks during runtime via runbook

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Domain: Ansible Integration

Hello Team,

Currently, there are playbooks that require two types of credentials for execution: SSH and Vault. However, AIOps presently allows only one credential to be selected, which causes the playbook to fail during runtime when both credentials are needed.

For example, consider a playbook that requires the following credentials during execution:

  1. SSH: Used by the Ansible controller to execute commands on the target server. This credential varies across squads.
  2. Vault: Stores sensitive information, such as ServiceNow and Dynatrace passwords, which must remain secure.

When creating a runbook for such a playbook, AIOps restricts the selection to a single credential. This limitation disrupts the process and prevents successful execution.

To address this issue, please enable the ability to select multiple credentials for a playbook during runtime. This enhancement will streamline playbook execution and support the required flexibility for secure and efficient automation.

Idea priority Urgent