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cdist vs NetX - Network Discovery Tools

A side-by-side look at cdist and NetX - Network Discovery Tools. 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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NetX - Network Discovery Tools

NetX - Network Discovery Tools

Network & Admin

NetX is an open-source network discovery and mapping tool that can automatically scan networks, map devices and services, and identify vulnerabilities. It provides a graphical interface for visualizing networks.

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