# Automation, Infrastructure as Code & GitOps Source: https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/automation-gitops Language: en Published: 2026-09-04 Updated: 2026-10-13 ForgeOne groups Ansible, AAP, AWX, OpenTofu and Argo CD for reproducible infrastructure automation, IaC and GitOps. ## Automation, Infrastructure as Code & GitOps ForgeOne groups Ansible, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, AWX, OpenTofu and Argo CD into a clear technology stack for reproducible infrastructure and controlled change. This group is not a vendor family, but a practical operating model: provisioning, configuration, central control, application delivery and continuous reconciliation work together. ForgeOne designs and operates automation, Infrastructure as Code and GitOps with Ansible, AAP, AWX, OpenTofu and Argo CD. - [View products](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/automation-gitops#produkte) - [View solution cluster](https://forgeone.solutions/en/automation-configuration-as-code) ### One stack, clear roles Not every project needs all tools ### Provision OpenTofu describes target infrastructure. ### Configure Ansible automates systems. ### GitOps Argo CD syncs Kubernetes state. [![Automation.](https://forgeone.solutions/media/Automation.webp)](https://forgeone.solutions/media/Automation.webp) ## Orientation ForgeOne structures roles, use cases and operating models so tool decisions support the target state. ### Stack roles What each tool does. - [Open](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/automation-gitops#stack) ### Products The five detail pages. - [Open](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/automation-gitops#produkte) ### Workflow From infrastructure state to ongoing operations. - [Open](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/automation-gitops#workflow) ## Typical challenges Many environments grow out of shell scripts, manual runbooks and isolated CI jobs. Changes work, but they are hard to trace, difficult to test and often tied to individual people. A reliable automation stack therefore separates target infrastructure, system configuration, central orchestration and Kubernetes delivery. Not every organization needs every component, but every project needs clear boundaries between them. ## Roles in the stack The distinction prevents tool sprawl without an operating model. ### OpenTofu Which infrastructure should exist? OpenTofu describes and provisions infrastructure target states. - [View OpenTofu](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/opentofu) ### Ansible How is infrastructure configured and automated? Ansible implements repeatable configuration and operating workflows. - [View Ansible](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/ansible) ### AAP / AWX How is Ansible automation centrally controlled and operated? AAP and AWX structure jobs, inventories, credentials, RBAC and workflows. - [View AAP](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform) ### Argo CD How is the desired Kubernetes application state continuously synchronized from Git? Argo CD detects drift and reconciles applications. - [View Argo CD](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/argo-cd) ## Products in this group The detail pages position each tool in a sales-ready and technically clear way. ### Ansible Configuration management and automation for Linux, platforms and repeatable operating processes. - [View product](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/ansible) ### Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform Enterprise automation platform for controller, execution environments, automation hub, RBAC, credentials and governance. - [View product](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform) ### AWX Open-source web UI and controller layer for Ansible jobs, templates, schedules and APIs. - [View product](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/awx) ### OpenTofu Infrastructure as Code and provisioning for reproducible infrastructure states. - [View product](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/opentofu) ### Argo CD GitOps and Kubernetes application delivery with sync, drift detection, rollback and multi-cluster operations. - [View product](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/argo-cd) ## Customer journey: from infrastructure to GitOps - Infrastructure provisioning: OpenTofu describes the intended infrastructure state. - Configuration: Ansible configures systems, services and platforms. - Automation orchestration: AAP or AWX control execution, roles, credentials and workflows. - Application delivery: Argo CD delivers Kubernetes applications from Git into the cluster. - Continuous reconciliation: Drift becomes visible and the desired state is synchronized in a controlled way. The sequence is a model, not a mandatory package. ForgeOne selects the components that match maturity, team model, security requirements and operating goals. ## Separate enterprise and open source deliberately The right choice depends on governance, support, team size and operating responsibility. ### Open-source operations Ansible, AWX, OpenTofu and Argo CD can start lean, but need clear standards for updates, backup, secrets and permissions. - [Position](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/automation-gitops#betriebsmodelle) ### Enterprise automation AAP is useful when governance, support, execution environments, central content and team boundaries become business-critical. - [View AAP](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform) ### GitOps for Kubernetes Argo CD belongs in Kubernetes and OpenShift delivery models, but it does not replace a CI pipeline. - [View Argo CD](https://forgeone.solutions/en/products/argo-cd) ## What ForgeOne delivers From analysis to operations, the focus is architecture, standards, migration and reliable handover. ### Analysis & Assessment Clarify current state, risks, automation maturity and tool boundaries. - [View service](https://forgeone.solutions/en/analysis-assessment) ### Solution Design & Planning Plan target architecture, automation source structure, role model and operating processes. - [View service](https://forgeone.solutions/en/solution-design-and-planning) ### Implementation & Migration Move existing scripts, playbooks and deployment processes into reliable automation. - [View service](https://forgeone.solutions/en/implementation-migration) ### Automation & Integration Integrate playbooks, collections, IaC, GitOps, CI/CD, secrets and APIs. - [View service](https://forgeone.solutions/en/automation-integration) ### Support & SLA Secure operations, updates, troubleshooting, standards and ongoing improvement. - [View service](https://forgeone.solutions/en/support-sla) ## Related solution areas Automation rarely stands alone: Linux foundation, platform operations and Kubernetes delivery often belong with it. ### Automation & Configuration as Code The solution cluster for repeatable changes and standardized operating workflows. - [View solution](https://forgeone.solutions/en/automation-configuration-as-code) ### Linux & Infrastructure Ansible, AAP, AWX and OpenTofu are strongest on a clear Linux and platform foundation. - [View solution](https://forgeone.solutions/en/linux-infrastructure) ### Container & Platform Engineering Argo CD belongs in Kubernetes and OpenShift architectures with clean platform operations. - [View solution](https://forgeone.solutions/en/container-platform-engineering) ## FAQ ### Does every customer need all five products? No. The selection depends on target state, platform, team size, governance and operating responsibility. ### What is the difference between OpenTofu and Ansible? OpenTofu describes which infrastructure should exist. Ansible describes how systems and services are configured and automated. ### When does AAP make sense instead of AWX? AAP makes sense when enterprise support, governance, execution environments, automation hub, RBAC and lifecycle requirements become central. AWX is more of an open-source controller layer. ### Does Argo CD replace CI/CD? No. Argo CD synchronizes the desired Kubernetes state from Git. Build, testing and artifact creation remain part of the CI pipeline. ## Recommended next step From the product group, the path leads into assessment, delivery or operations. ### Clarify current state Assess environment, risks, maturity and priorities. - [Start assessment](https://forgeone.solutions/en/analysis-assessment) ### Plan delivery Clarify architecture, migration, integration and operating model. - [Discuss migration](https://forgeone.solutions/en/implementation-migration) ### Define operations Make monitoring, updates, backup, support and responsibilities explicit. - [View operations](https://forgeone.solutions/en/managed-linux) ## Practice & technical insights Practical follow-up articles covering installation, operations, architecture and implementation steps for this product. - [Install Ansible and create your first playbooks](https://forgeone.solutions/en/tech/install-ansible-and-create-your-first-playbooks) - [SUSE Multi-Linux Manager 5.2: onboard first clients](https://forgeone.solutions/en/tech/suse-multi-linux-manager-5-2-onboard-linux-clients) - [SUSE Multi-Linux Manager 5.2: patch and lifecycle management](https://forgeone.solutions/en/tech/suse-multi-linux-manager-5-2-patch-lifecycle-management) ## Introduce automation and GitOps cleanly We assess which components fit your infrastructure, team and operating model. - [Book a consultation](https://forgeone.solutions/en/contact#book-appointment)