OpenText Server Automation
OpenText Server Automation is paid, self-hosted software for managing server environments on Windows and Linux.
What OpenText Server Automation is
OpenText Server Automation is paid, self-hosted software for managing server environments on Windows and Linux. Its listed capabilities include patch management, drift detection, policy as code, and compliance reporting. Both agent options are supported. The supported environment list includes Windows Server, Windows, Linux, UNIX, AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Debian, Oracle Linux, and VMware ESXi. Windows and Linux are the stated platforms, while self-hosted deployment indicates that the software runs in an organization’s own environment. OpenText was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Pricing is available on request. Organizations managing varied server operating systems can assess whether the listed patching, drift, policy, and compliance functions fit their administration needs, alongside the broad supported-platform list.
Good
- Self-hosted deployment
- Patch management
- Drift detection
- Policy as code
- Supports many server platforms
Watch out
- Pricing is available only on request
- The product is paid
- Self-hosted deployment is required
Who it suits
It suits organizations that want self-hosted server automation across Windows, Linux, and the listed Unix-based environments. Teams needing patching, drift detection, policy as code, or compliance reporting may find it relevant.
Verdict
Server Automation addresses patching, configuration drift, policy, and compliance across a broad listed server environment. Its self-hosted model and request-based pricing should guide evaluation.
The facts
Each one read from OpenText Server Automation's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Founded
- 1991checked 4 Oct 2001
- Headquarters
- Waterloo, Ontario, Canadachecked 4 Oct 2001
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