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Salt

Event-driven IT automation and remote task execution software for configuration management, infrastructure as code, and hybrid cloud control

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Remote Execution
Execute commands on multiple machines simultaneously, saving time and effort
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Configuration Management
Define and enforce desired states for systems, ensuring consistency
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Event-Driven Automation
Automate responses to events in real-time, improving efficiency
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Orchestration
Coordinate complex tasks across multiple systems, streamlining operations
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Scalability
Handle large infrastructures with ease, supporting growth
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Agentless Management
Manage systems without installing agents, simplifying deployment
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Push-Based Architecture
Minions pull configuration changes from the master server, ensuring updates
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Declarative Configuration
Use YAML or Jinja templates to define desired states, simplifying configuration
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Module Library
Access a rich ecosystem of community-developed modules, extending functionality
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Server Provisioning
Automate the setup of new servers, ensuring consistent baselines
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Application Deployment
Deploy and update applications across environments, simplifying management
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Complex Terminology
Users often find the terminology used in it difficult to understand, leading to a steep learning curve
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Documentation Issues
The documentation can be challenging to navigate, making it hard for new users to find relevant information
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Performance Concerns
Some users have reported performance issues, particularly with large-scale deployments
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Integration Challenges
Integrating it with other tools and systems can be complex and time-consuming

Platform

Desktop

Social

System Requirements

#Minimum
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  • Amazon Linux
  • x86_64, aarch64 / arm64
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  • Debian, Ubuntu
  • amd64, arm64
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  • macOS
  • x86_64, arm64
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  • RedHat, CentOS, Rocky Linux, Fedora
  • x86_64, aarch64 / amd64
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  • Windows desktop, Windows server
  • x86, amd64

Ratings

3.83
5

G2CROWD
4.3
5
based on 99 reviews
Gartner
3.8
5
based on 33 reviews
TrustRadius
6.8
10
based on 35 reviews

Developer

Written in

Python, Shell

Initial Release

2011

Repository

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