Cobbler
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What both publish
| Fact | Cobbler | Foreman |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | Cobbler can help manage DNS, DHCP, package updates, power management and configuration management orchestration. | Foreman helps system administrators automate repetitive tasks, deploy applications, and manage servers on-premise or in the cloud. |
| Intended users | The project describes Cobbler as suitable for small and large installations and says it is used by companies, universities and government organizations. | Foreman is aimed at system administrators, and the project says getting started requires a degree of Linux system administration knowledge. |
| Provisioning | It supports PXE deployments, virtualization with Xen, QEMU/KVM or VMware, and reinstallation of existing Linux systems. | Foreman provisions bare-metal systems and instances across virtualization environments and public or private clouds. |
| Purpose | Cobbler is a Linux installation server for setting up and automating network installation environments. | Foreman is an open-source tool for managing servers through provisioning, configuration, orchestration, and monitoring. |
| Support | The project directs users to its mailing list, GitHub issues and community chat for help. | Community support is available through the Discourse support board and a public Matrix room; the project says its support room is not an official support channel. |
Cobbler plans
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Foreman plans
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Pick Cobbler if…
Cobbler suits administrators setting up Linux network installations in small or large environments. It is intended for people comfortable with Linux server administration and protecting systems with broad network control.
Pick Foreman if…
Foreman is aimed at system administrators managing physical or virtual servers across on-premise and cloud environments. It is better suited to people with Linux system administration knowledge than to newcomers to server management.