Likelihood to Recommend For greenfield projects built on AWS there are very few reasons why not to choose AWS CodeDeploy. It works out of the box and integrates seamlessly into your cloud environment. If you plan to migrate your existing legacy builds away e.g. from
Jenkins , you may need to reserve a substantial amount of time for that and the benefits gained may not be worth the effort.
Read full review HCL BigFix is well-suited:
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. 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. 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.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. Read full review Pros Automate to deploy to AWS cloud environments Maximize application availability during product deployment AWS CodeDeploy provides CLI or web management console which can be viewed or edited at any environment Read full review Software inventory. Patch deployment. Patch review. Read full review Cons When deploying a branch, sometimes the repository won't auto-populate, and you have to add the source manually Read full review The patching function is difficult for RedHat Linux servers, and can be improved. The site configuration and access control appears to be cumbersome. Read full review Support Rating Recently we noticed the customer service on the support has dropped compared to when we first deployed the software.
Read full review Alternatives Considered 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
Read full review 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
Read full review Return on Investment 1-2 months per year of working time was saved from administration compared to on-prem legacy solution. Teams can trust more on the CI/CD pipeline and the deployments are faster, so the teams can deploy 10-15% more often compared to on-prem legacy solutions. Developers tend to desire more bells and whistles than CodeDeploy can offer, there has been some critique but this can be seen also as "editor war" (everyone has their opinion). Read full review When there is a need to patch a Windows System it has worked Read full review ScreenShots