AWS CodeDeploy vs. HCL BigFix

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AWS CodeDeploy
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
AWS CodeDeploy is a fully managed deployment service that automates software deployments to a variety of compute services such as Amazon EC2, AWS Fargate, AWS Lambda, and on-premises servers. AWS CodeDeploy aims to make it easier for users to rapidly release new features, avoid downtime during application deployment, and handle the complexity of updating applications.
$0.02
per on-premises instance
HCL BigFix
Score 7.1 out of 10
N/A
BigFix, now supported by HCL Technologies since the acquisition of BigFix from IBM in 2018, is an endpoint management solution providing endpoint visibility and IT asset discovery, automated endpoint patching (BigFix Lifecycle and BigFix Patch) policy enforcement (BigFix Compliance), and software asset discovery for licensed and unlicensed software (BigFix Inventory).N/A
Pricing
AWS CodeDeployHCL BigFix
Editions & Modules
AWS CodeDeploy
$0.02
per on-premises instance
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AWS CodeDeployHCL BigFix
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Ratings
AWS CodeDeployHCL BigFix
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(5 ratings)
9.0
(5 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
6.0
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
AWS CodeDeployHCL BigFix
Likelihood to Recommend
Amazon AWS
Getting the code from Git Hub, uploading it to the repository, making changes, and deploying it to a specific environment makes AWS tremendous and easy to work with. Once you know how to do it, it is easy to replicate. On the other hand, if you are new, it gets confusing, and you need guidance on the steps to take not to compromise the application.
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HCLSoftware
HCL BigFix is well-suited:
  1. Patch Management for Diverse Devices: HCL BigFix is ideal for organizations with a diverse range of devices, including laptops, desktops, cloud, virtual machines, and mobile devices. Its endpoint management functionality enables seamless patching across various operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux.
  2. Comprehensive Patch Management: With HCL BigFix, organizations can achieve comprehensive patch management across their IT infrastructures. It ensures that all endpoints, regardless of the operating system, receive timely and secure patches, reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing overall security.
  3. Troubleshooting and Monitoring: HCL BigFix excels in providing a dashboard that effectively displays problematic and functional machines. This feature allows IT teams to quickly identify and address issues, improving overall troubleshooting efficiency.
    However, there are some scenarios where HCL BigFix may be less appropriate or areas for improvement: 1. Coverage Expansion: It is important for HCL BigFix to continue expanding its coverage to include all possible resources installed within the IT infrastructure. Ensuring comprehensive coverage can enhance its effectiveness. 2.On-Site and OS Upgrades: Optimizing the process of on-site and operating system upgrades can help streamline the deployment process further. Improvements in this area would contribute to a smoother and more efficient upgrade experience. 3.Communication Speed: Enhancing the speed of communication between the HCL BigFix agent and the server can help improve the overall responsiveness and efficiency of the solution.
  4. Pricing Optimization: Adjusting the pricing of HCL BigFix to be more cost-effective would make it more accessible and attractive to organizations of different sizes and budgets.
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Pros
Amazon AWS
  • Integration with other AWS services
  • No administration required
  • Unified and easy process for dev teams
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HCLSoftware
  • Software inventory.
  • Patch deployment.
  • Patch review.
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Cons
Amazon AWS
  • There is one limitation is it can't do multi-tier apps
  • It is not possible to control the order in which deployment occurs if more than one deployment attempts to run at the same time
  • AWS CodeDeploy does not integrate with GitHub
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HCLSoftware
  • The patching function is difficult for RedHat Linux servers, and can be improved.
  • The site configuration and access control appears to be cumbersome.
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Usability
Amazon AWS
Here is where AWS as a whole stepped up big. The UI is more intuitive and easy to use. The separation is clear, and the guides are abundant. They still need to create starter tutorials for newcomers so we don't lose much time learning/teaching others. Having someone with basic knowledge and examples where they can gain experience will make it better.
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HCLSoftware
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Support Rating
Amazon AWS
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HCLSoftware
Recently we noticed the customer service on the support has dropped compared to when we first deployed the software.
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Alternatives Considered
Amazon AWS
Jenkins supports a lot of plugings. Also with Jenkins, it is possible to manage everything through our own server. Those are 2 points where I rate Jenkins as one of the best DevOps Tool
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HCLSoftware
We have significantly enhanced our ability to patch desktops, including laptops, desktop, cloud, virtual machines and other mobile devices used by end-users. BigFix's endpoint management functionality allows us to seamlessly patch a wide range of operating systems, such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux systems, ensuring comprehensive patch management across IT infrastructures. We have established a track record of delivering secure and hassle-free patching solutions to our clients
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Return on Investment
Amazon AWS
  • AWS CodeDeploy has reduced the engineer involvement in deployments
  • Our QA team has been able to effectively deploy tickets for testing, and our Release Managers can manage production deployments
  • Progress indicators have given us a better baseline for deployment times, which is helpful for time-sensitive releases
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HCLSoftware
  • When there is a need to patch a Windows System it has worked
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