AWS CodeDeploy vs. KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SDA)

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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It is most effective in Windows PC environments and doing mass Windows deployments across a wired LAN. It would not be suitable for small office/school environments or for environments with limited PC usage.

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• Integration with other AWS services
• No administration required
• Unified and easy process for dev teams

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• Windows PC deployments.
• Windows PC re-imaging.

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• 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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• USMT had issues with successfully capturing user states.
• MAC support, stopped supporting newer versions of MAC OS. No APFS support.

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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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The majority of the support reps I talk to on the phone are quick to respond and very helpful. They will take their time helping you with any case for the SDA and have any issues with it. They will help you build new boot environments or deployments if you get stuck or have a problem.

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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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• 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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• Primarily saves us time for maintaining our computer labs.

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