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vmware change ansible_host value

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Description

I have problem regarding ansible_host value when I get data from vmware It sorted by default (in case of vm have a multiple IP address), how can I get specific ip address and put on ansible_host variable ?

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No file, test, or entry point is named in the issue. Start by clarifying how pyvmomi data is being used to populate ansible_host and which IP-selection rule is required. Done means a specific IP can be selected reliably for a VM with multiple addresses, with the relevant behavior verified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ansible, python
Domain
devops
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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