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cdist vs FusionInventory

A side-by-side look at cdist and FusionInventory. 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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FusionInventory

FusionInventory

Network & Admin

FusionInventory is an open-source IT asset management and network inventory solution. It can scan networks to collect hardware and software information on devices. The short 60 word description mainly focuses on it being an open-source alternative for IT asset management and monitoring.

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