Chef Infra vs. Cruz RMM Comparison


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About Chef® Infra® configuration management software eliminates manual efforts and ensures infrastructure remains consistent and compliant over its lifetime — even in the most complex, heterogenous, and large-scale environments. Define configurations and policies as code that are testable, enforceable and can be delivered at scale as part of automated pipelines. Ensure configurations only change if a system diverges from the desired defined state and automatically correct configuration drift, if needed. Manage Windows and Linux systems running on prem, ARM systems running in the cloud or Macs laptops running at the edge all the same way. Use simple declarative definitions for common tasks or easily extend them to support the most unique environmental requirements. Enforce policy by converging the system to the state declared by the various resources. Reduce risks by iterating on policy changes before pushing them to production.	About Single Pane-of-glass to automate your customers' IT operations. Cruz Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) is designed for Managed IT Service Providers (MSPs) to proactively and remotely monitor and manage the IT infrastructure, networks, client endpoints, and computers, from anywhere! Whether you are an MSP looking for ways to enhance your business, or a reseller/VAR breaking into the MSP business, Dorado can help you monitor and manage your environment securely and remotely from a single console. All of this is included in an affordable, easy-to-use, and scalable solution. Dorado Software is a leading provider of resource management, performance monitoring, and service orchestration software to automate cloud operations across converged infrastructure fabrics. Dorado helps operators and IT professionals monitor, configure, and manage converged infrastructures (physical and virtual storage, servers, networking devices), virtualized network functions, and cloud services.
Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook	Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
Audience Companies that need a configuration management solution	Audience Managed IT service providers searching for a remote management solution to automate and monitor their customers' IT operations
Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online	Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API	API Offers API
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Pricing $127 per year Free Version Free Trial	Pricing $1350 Cruz is licensed as a subscription. Perpetual licenses are also available. Free Version Free Trial
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Company Information Progress Software Founded: 1981 United States www.chef.io/products/chef-infra	Company Information Dorado Software Founded: 1999 United States resources.doradosoftware.com/cruz-rmm
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Categories Configuration Management Server Management	Categories CMDB Configuration Management Data Center Management Endpoint Management Hardware Monitoring IT Asset Management IT Infrastructure Monitoring IT Management Network Mapping Network Monitoring Network Troubleshooting RMM
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Integrations Chef Cruz Fabric Controller Cruz IoT Device Director Cruz Operations Center (CruzOC) Cruz Software Lifecycle Orchestrator Cruz Wireless Controller CruzLog CruzNow Microsoft Azure Vulcan Cyber View All 3 Integrations	Integrations Chef Cruz Fabric Controller Cruz IoT Device Director Cruz Operations Center (CruzOC) Cruz Software Lifecycle Orchestrator Cruz Wireless Controller CruzLog CruzNow Microsoft Azure Vulcan Cyber View All 7 Integrations
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