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cdist vs Ubuntu Server

A side-by-side look at cdist and Ubuntu Server. 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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Ubuntu Server

Ubuntu Server

Os & Utilities

Ubuntu Server is a free, open source operating system based on Linux, designed for servers, the cloud and large-scale deployments. It has a strong community and large ecosystem of compatible software and tools.

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