CFEngine
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VisitCFEngine vs Quattor
What both publish
| Fact | CFEngine | Quattor |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | The CFEngine agent runs on each managed device and connects to the CFEngine hub by default every five minutes to ensure configuration compliance. | Quattor comprises a configuration management database server, an automated installation infrastructure server, and managed clients; the first two can run on one system. |
| Purpose | CFEngine automates infrastructure, security and compliance by continuously keeping infrastructure secure, compliant and up to date. | Quattor is a system administration toolkit for automated installation, configuration, and management of clusters, farms, grids, and clouds. |
CFEngine plans
- Enterprise free trialFree
- Community EditionFree
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
Quattor plans
- Quattor open-source softwareFree
Pick CFEngine if…
CFEngine suits teams managing infrastructure across devices and systems that need policy-based configuration, security and compliance. Enterprise adds reporting, dashboards and dedicated support.
Pick Quattor if…
Quattor is aimed at administrators managing Linux infrastructure, including clusters, grids, and clouds. Production use suits teams with knowledge of the toolkit and their site configuration.