Introduction

Managing cloud infrastructure often involves dealing with various initialization and configuration tasks. For Ubuntu servers, the cloud-init package plays a crucial role in handling these tasks during the instance boot process. However, there may be scenarios where you want to disable cloud-init for specific use cases or configurations.

To simplify this process, I’ve created a Bash script called disable-cloud-init. This script automates the task of disabling cloud-init on Ubuntu servers in a non-interactive manner, streamlining the configuration process.

Features

• Automation: The script automates the process of disabling cloud-init, saving time and effort.
• Non-Interactive: Designed to be run in a non-interactive environment, so you won’t have to specify or do anything.
• Based on Gist: The script is based on this Gist, providing a reliable foundation.

Usage

Prerequisites

Before using the script, ensure:

• You are using an Ubuntu server.
• You have the necessary privileges (root access) to execute the script.

Running the Script

Execute the following one-liner in your terminal to run the script:

bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/balzabu/disable-cloud-init/main/disable-cloud-init.sh)"

Note: after running the script, consider performing a manual reboot to ensure that the changes take effect.

Conclusion

Feel free to check out the project on GitHub and give it a try on your Ubuntu servers. Your feedback and contributions are highly appreciated!

Happy scripting!

Contacts

For questions or suggestions, contact: noc@balzabu.io.