ADMIN-APPROVED DESKTOP TOOL

rcwansible automation desktop

A guided Windows and Linux desktop application for planning, reviewing, and executing an on-premises Kubernetes deployment through Ansible.

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Deploy with guided prompts

The desktop tool guides an operator through the details needed to create a reviewed Kubernetes deployment bundle. It runs on Linux directly and on Windows through WSL2.

  • Linux distribution and version
  • Kubernetes version and pod CIDR
  • Three-node topology and roles
  • Calico or Cilium selection
  • SSH connection details
  • Preflight and approval workflow

Built for controlled operations

The tool generates a local inventory and playbook, checks Ansible, runs a safe --check --diff preview, and requires explicit operator approval before a real playbook run.

How access works

  1. Submit an access request with your environment and intended use.
  2. An administrator reviews the request and confirms the distribution method.
  3. After approval, the administrator provides the desktop package through an approved private channel.
  4. Install on the operator computer, configure the on-premises inventory, then run a lab preflight before production.
Production note: Kubernetes deployments require approved package repositories, a container runtime configuration, network/firewall and SELinux controls, CNI configuration, and a secrets process. Always use a non-production lab and change approval before a real deployment.