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cdist vs SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper

A side-by-side look at cdist and SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper. 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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SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper

SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper

Network & Admin

SolarWinds Network Topology Mapper is a network mapping and modeling tool that automatically discovers network devices and dependencies. It creates layered, multi-vendor network maps to visualize complex networks and integrates with other SolarWinds products.

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