[Documentation:Developer] Ansible Create Term & Course Docs

_docs/sysadmin/configuration/ansible_course_creation.md

@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+---
+title: Course Creation using Ansible
+category: System Administrator > Configuration & Administration
+---
+
+NOTE: This guide assumes that you have first created a Submitty server
+using Ansible following the
+[Installation using Ansible](/sysadmin/installation/ansible) instructions.
+
+## Steps to Create a Course
+
+1. Navigate to the ansible directory in your Submitty installation:
+
+    ```
+    cd .setup/ansible
+    ```
+
+2. There is a playbook available named `submitty_course_creation.yml`. This playbook contains the necessary roles to create a new course in Submitty. You can edit this file to specify the details of the course you want to create.
+
+3. Run the playbook using the following command:
+
+    ```
+    ansible-playbook -i inventory/submitty playbooks/submitty_course_creation.yml
+    ```
+
+4. Once the process is complete, your new course should be available in Submitty.
+
+    **For a more detailed step-by-step guide on creating a course, you
+      can refer to the [Course Creation](course_creation)
+      instructions.
+
+    **If you wish to understand the individual tasks that are performed during the course creation process, you can examine the tasks defined under the `submitty_course_creation` role.
+
+See also:  
+[Ansible Term Creation](/sysadmin/configuration/ansible_term_creation)

_docs/sysadmin/configuration/ansible_term_creation.md

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+---
+title: Term Creation using Ansible
+category: System Administrator > Configuration & Administration
+---
+
+NOTE: This guide assumes that you have first created a Submitty server
+using Ansible following the
+[Installation using Ansible](/sysadmin/installation/ansible) instructions.
+
+## Steps to Create a Term
+
+1. Navigate to the `ansible directory` in your Submitty installation:
+
+    ```
+    cd .setup/asnible
+    ```
+
+2. There is a playbook available named `submitty_course_creation.yml`. This playbook contains the necessary roles to create a new term in Submitty. You can edit this file to specify the details of the term you want to create.
+
+    **Remember: The term should be an abbreviated semester name like: `s24` . The start and end date must be formatted in mm/dd/yyyy format. 
+
+3. Run the playbook using the following command:
+
+    ```
+    ansible-playbook -i inventory/submitty playbooks/submitty_course_creation.yml
+    ```
+
+    This command will start the term creation process. Ansible will display the progress in the terminal.
+
+4. Once the process is complete, your new term should be available in Submitty.
+
+    **For a more detailed step-by-step guide on creating a course, you
+      can refer to the [Term Creation](term_creation) instructions.
+
+    **If you wish to understand the individual tasks that are performed during the course creation process, you can examine the tasks defined under the `submitty_term_creation` role.
+
+
+See also:  
+[Ansible Course Creation](/sysadmin/configuration/ansible_course_creation)

_docs/sysadmin/configuration/course_creation.md

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   - /sysadmin/course_creation
 ---
 
+**Note**: If you are using Ansible for managing Submitty, 
+you can follow these [instructions](ansible_course_creation) to create a course using Ansible.
+
 
 ### UNIX Users and Groups
 

_docs/sysadmin/configuration/term_creation.md

@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@ redirect_from:
   - /sysadmin/course_creation
 ---
 
+**Note**: If you are using Ansible for managing Submitty, 
+you can follow these [instructions](ansible_term_creation) to create a term using Ansible.
 
 ### Creating a term
 To create a term, you should use the script 

_docs/sysadmin/installation/ansible.md

@@ -1,14 +1,14 @@
 ---
-title: Installing with Ansible
+title: Installation using Ansible
 category: System Administrator > Installation
 redirect_from:
 ---
 
-These are the instructions for install Submitty using Ansible. 
+Ansible is a powerful automation tool that can be used to manage
+configurations and automate the term creation process in Submitty.
 
-Getting Started:
-
-**Note**: We assume that you're installing Submitty on a dedicated machine.
+***Note**: We assume that you're installing Submitty server on a
+   dedicated machine.*
 
 1. [Install Ubuntu 22.04 server edition (or other supported distro)](/sysadmin/installation/server_os)
 
@@ -18,24 +18,27 @@ Getting Started:
 
 2. Install Ansible:
 
-   Installing Ansible on your local environment is required. Below is a link for more help.
-
-   https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/installation_guide/intro_installation.html
+   Installing Ansible on your local environment is required.  
+   See also: [Ansible Documentation](https://docs.ansible.com/ansible/latest/installation_guide/intro_installation.html)
 
 
 3. Edit Inventory and Add Server IP:
 
    An example has been given to you in the inventory file. Update localhost with your server ip address.
    This will allow access to your web interface. 
 
-4. Edit playbook variables with your server properties(`ansible/playbooks/submitty_install.yml`):
+4. Edit playbook variables with your server properties, stored in this file:
+   `.setup/ansible/playbooks/submitty_install.yml`
 
-   Note: Configure your playbook with your Submitty settings.  See
-   `ansible/roles/app_submitty/defaults/main.yml` for default installation parameters. 
+   Note: Configure your playbook with your Submitty settings.  See:
+   `.setup/ansible/roles/app_submitty/defaults/main.yml` for default installation parameters. 
 
    **Important**: Any variables defined in the playbook will take precedence over the default values.
    This allows for fine-tuning and customization of your Submitty installation.
 
+   **Reminder**: Ensure that the `submitty_version` variable in your playbook matches the version of
+   Submitty you intend to install. This is crucial for the correct functioning of your installation.
+
 5. SSL Configuration
 
    Note: If you use SSL, follow steps to configure. If not, skip to step 6. 
@@ -61,11 +64,11 @@ Getting Started:
 
 6. Run Ansible Script
 
-   To initiate the installation process, first navigate to the 'ansible' directory.
+   To initiate the installation process, first navigate to the '.setup/ansible' directory.
    Execute the following command: 
 
    ```
-   cd ansible
+   cd .setup/ansible
    ```
 
    Once you are in the `ansible` directory, you can proceed with the installation by running the
@@ -77,7 +80,8 @@ Getting Started:
 
    This command initiates the Ansible playbook, which orchestrates the comprehensive installation 
    process for Submitty. For a detailed understanding of the installation steps, refer to
-   `ansible/roles/app_submitty/tasks/main.yml`.
+   `.setup/ansible/roles/app_submitty/tasks/main.yml`.
+
 
 7. Review Installation Log on VM
 
@@ -87,3 +91,8 @@ Getting Started:
 8. Navigate to Web Interface
 
    Navigate to your domain name in a web browser. 
+
+
+See also:  
+[Ansible Term Creation](/sysadmin/configuration/ansible_term_creation)  
+[Ansible Course Creation](/sysadmin/configuration/ansible_course_creation)

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