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cdist vs Network Configuration Manager

A side-by-side look at cdist and Network Configuration Manager. 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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Network Configuration Manager

Network Configuration Manager

Network & Admin

Network Configuration Manager is a software tool that allows network administrators to centrally manage the configurations of networking devices like routers, switches, and firewalls. It provides features like automated configuration backups, version control, change tracking, policy compliance checking, and bulk edits.

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