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+---
+# passivetesttenant_playbook - sets up the controller
+
+- hosts: "{{ instance_name }}"
+  connection: ssh
+  user: root
+  sudo: yes
+  gather_facts: no
+  vars:
+    - public_ip: "{{ public_ip }}"
+    - synchronizer_ip: "{{ synchronizer_ip }}"
+    - tap_ports: "{{ tap_ports }}"
+    - reset_viv: {{ reset_viv }}
+
+  roles:
+    - setup_probe