cdist vs Prey
A side-by-side look at cdist and Prey. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
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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Prey
Security & Privacy
Prey is an open source anti-theft software for laptops and phones. It allows tracking and recovering lost or stolen devices by gathering information like location data, WiFi networks, and camera images.
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