When systems engineers build or repair computer software or hardware, they need consistent processes in place to keep it running smoothly. Configuration management is the name for this set of ...

(1) In a network, a system for gathering current configuration information from all nodes in a LAN. (2) In software development, a system for keeping track of large projects. Although version control, ...

AlterPoint DeviceAuthority Suite, announced this month, shows that smart IT buyers are beginning to awaken to the value and power of strong configuration management across a wide number of devices.

Rashmi Bharathan improves audit compliance through standardised configuration management and ServiceNow automation, achieving ...

The human nervous system is one of the most complex systems in the human body. Though the nerves and brain are small in comparison with the mass of bones and muscles, without the work performed by the ...

Cloudflare recently shared how it manages its huge global fleet with SaltStack (Salt). They discussed the engineering tasks ...

Network devices control how traffic can travel across the network and have security monitoring features. Refine and preserve your settings by managing network device configurations. Network devices ...

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A review of the configuration management tool, Chef Progress. Learn about its features, pricing, and benefits. Chef (aka Progress Chef) is a configuration management tool that helps organizations ...