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cdist vs cTRL Server

A side-by-side look at cdist and cTRL Server. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

cdist

cdist

System & Hardware

cdist is an open source configuration management tool written in Python. It allows system administrators to define the configuration of servers and deploy it to multiple machines in parallel. cdist works by running small scripts called 'manifests' on remote hosts.

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cTRL Server

cTRL Server

Network & Admin

cTRL Server is an open-source remote access software that allows admins to securely access computers and servers through an web-based interface. It provides remote desktop control, file transfer, system monitoring, and more.

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