Automation Platform
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Features
- Ansible Lightspeed
- Ansible plug-ins for Red Hat Developer Hub
- Event-Driven Ansible
- Self-service automation portal
- Automation execution environments
- Automation controller
- Automation mesh
- Ansible Content Collections
- Ansible automation hub
- Automation dashboard and automation analytics
- Ansible development tools
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Integrations Extend your use of Ansible Automation Platform with partner offerings, including certified collections and resources.
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Upgrade Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Upgrading to a newer version of Red Hat® Ansible® Automation Platform doesn’t have to be disruptive to business as usual. Our resources, tools, and consulting can help you plan your upgrade to take full advantage of the latest capabilities while maintaining your system’s stability.
Plan for the next generation of IT automation
Our latest release delivers new features, platform enhancements, and strategic integrations that will help you continue to build a resilient, trusted foundation for the next generation of IT operations. Upgrading to the latest version of Ansible Automation Platform helps you stay aligned with these innovations while simplifying future upgrades.
Note: Ansible Automation Platform 2.4 reaches end of Maintenance Support on June 30, 2026. There will be no direct upgrade path from 2.4 to Ansible Automation Platform 2.7 or later versions.
Start your upgrade
Our official product documentation for Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 provides an installation guide to help you get up and running. This guide provides a detailed overview of the changes and improvements in the upgrade process from Ansible Automation Platform 2.4 to 2.6, including new infrastructure requirements, data migration specifics, and a comparison of different deployment types. It addresses frequently asked questions and outlines how existing authentication and user data are handled during the upgrade.
Migrate vs. upgrade
Before you get started, it’s important to understand the difference between a migration and an upgrade.
Migrate
Migrations involve changing the installation type—for example, moving from an RPM-based to a container-based installation—or updating the underlying version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux®. This option requires a backup and restore procedure.
Upgrade
Upgrades are application actions, such as changing versions of Ansible Automation Platform from 2.4 to 2.6.
Red Hat supports upgrades to Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 from existing 2.4 and 2.5 deployments. Note that some scenarios may require a migration before upgrading to version 2.6.
Choose your upgrade deployment type
Start with these tested deployment models to ensure a smoother transition.
RPM-based
Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 is the last release with RPM-based installations (and only for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 deployments).
Container-based
Explore containerized options for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 or 10 and Red Hat OpenShift® Container Platform.
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
Understand the tested and supported options available for running Ansible Automation Platform on Red Hat OpenShift.
Not sure which deployment type is right for your enterprise?
Get expert help
Ready to accelerate your move to the latest version of Ansible Automation Platform?
Our Red Hat consultants can help you navigate the complexities and ease your stress while ensuring a resilient foundation for your automation.
Advantages of upgrading
Starting your journey now helps you improve productivity and efficiency with your existing automation investment, while maintaining platform performance and reliability.
Unlock more value and productivity
Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 offers a fleet of new features: an automation dashboard with real-time ROI and performance tracking, a self-service portal that extends automation to more users, and an AI-powered assistant that eases the day-to-day management and troubleshooting of your automation.
Optimize event-driven automation workflows
Gain greater flexibility and control over your event-driven automation with new support for external secret management systems (like HashiCorp Vault), editable project URLs, a new label to identify jobs triggered by Event-Driven Ansible, and enhanced Kafka support for multiple topics and wildcards.
Access an improved user experience
Boost user productivity with optimized navigation, back-end performance improvements, and a UI experience that adapts to different screen sizes and devices.
FAQs
What if I can’t complete my upgrade from Ansible Automation Platform 2.4 before June 30, 2026?
Contact your account team to explore Extended Lifecycle Support (ELS) options to ensure continuity and coverage.
What if I'm moving from AWX or a version of Ansible Automation Platform older than 2.4?
If you’re moving from AWX, you will need to install Ansible Automation Platform 2.6. Read our installation guide.
When moving from using RPM to containerized installations, do I need three separate VMs for service containers (automation controller, database, and automation hub)?
Yes, we still recommend having one virtual machine (VM) instance for each service container. See the installation guide and upgrade guide mentioned above. There are additional changes, so be sure to review the tested deployment models.
How is the database migration handled from Ansible Automation Platform 2.4 to 2.6? Should the database be migrated as well?
Upgrading from Ansible Automation Platform 2.4 to 2.6 handles the change of the database. After performing an upgrade, you can then migrate to a different installation topology.
Additional resources
Support matrix for upgrade scenarios
Get more technical details about supported upgrade paths for your Ansible Automation Platform deployment.
Ansible Automation Platform 2.4 end of Maintenance Support
Read the full announcement of Ansible Automation Platform 2.4 end of Maintenance Support to make sure you're prepared before June 30, 2026.
