Authors : Pragati Patil; Siddhi Phatkare; Pranali Rane; Shreya Janathe

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 4 - April

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26apr1306

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Abstract : Managing distributed computer systems in academic and corporate environments has become increasingly demanding as infrastructures grow in both size and complexity. Traditional administration practices that depend heavily on manual intervention are slow, difficult to scale, and prone to mistakes. To address these limitations, this paper presents Smart Infrastructure Management, implemented as a centralized, web-based platform that streamlines and automates routine administrative tasks. The system integrates Ansible-based automation with a straightforward administrative dashboard, enabling administrators to manage multiple systems from a single interface. Communication with Windows machines is handled through Windows Remote Management, providing agentless operation and eliminating the need for additional software installation on target hosts. Key capabilities include dynamic inventory management, execution of predefined playbooks, and detailed logging of administrative actions. The system was evaluated across multiple laboratory environments, where it significantly reduced manual effort and improved configuration consistency across systems. The results suggest that the solution is scalable and can be extended to meet future requirements. Possible extensions include support for additional operating systems, AI-assisted predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and cloud-based deployment.

Keywords : Ansible Automation, Centralized Dashboard, Infrastructure Management, IT Automation, Lab Management, Playbooks, Software Deployment, WinRM.

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