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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Clonezilla

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AClonezilla is free and open source software for disk imaging and cloning, under the GNU General Public License (GPL) Version 2. Three types of Clonezilla are available, Clonezilla live, Clonezilla lite server, and Clonezilla SE (server edition). Clonezilla live is suitable for single machine backup and restore, and Clonezilla lite server or SE is for massive deployment, and can clone 40 plus computers simultaneously.

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    EMCO MSI Package Builder

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AIcelandic company EMCO Software offers MSI Package Builder, a software distribution solution.N/A
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    ClonezillaEMCO MSI Package Builder
    Editions & Modules
    Clonezilla live
    $0
    Clonezilla lite server
    $0
    Clonezilla SE (Server Edition)
    $0
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    Pricing Offerings
    ClonezillaEMCO MSI Package Builder
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    ClonezillaEMCO MSI Package Builder
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
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    User Testimonials
    ClonezillaEMCO MSI Package Builder
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Open Source
    CloneZilla has several scenarios where it can be used in business. Firstly the main purpose for us is for imaging of larger number of systems with varying specifications and operating systems in quick succession. However we have also used it for "point of time" imaging of systems for when employees have left the company or have a full metal backup made.
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    EMCO Software
    For large, complex software deployments that have a number of install scenarios and executables that interact with one another, EMCO MSI Builder is well-suited. It is able to track software installs, registry changes, file additions, and deletions, modifying shortcuts and anything else that would be needed to prepare big deployment projects for large organizations.
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    Pros
    Open Source
    • The ability to quickly setup imaging servers to rapidly increase the number of systems imaged.
    • Handling large numbers of device imaging off a single live server instance
    • Ability to run the server side of things on low end hardware
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    • Capture Customizations to settings/registry.
    • Track File movement and additions during install for specific uses.
    • Capture file and system level changes for inclusion in deployment.
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    Cons
    Open Source
    • The interface is not easy to navigate or understand by non technical staff
    • Many many key presses before an actual image starts processing
    • Does not feel "clean" - in that it feels very batch driven rather than having a more simpler way of managing the process end to end.
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    EMCO Software
    • Work on clearly defining functions on reboot.
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    Support Rating
    Open Source
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    EMCO Software
    Support has always been quick to respond with additional information and clarification
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    Alternatives Considered
    Open Source
    Whilst other imaging and deployment suites provide nicer interfaces which suit less technical staff, they do have quite significant price differences in comparison to CloneZilla. CloneZilla not only provides us a significant number of features, it provides a full imaging solution at a price which no one can compete with!
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    EMCO Software
    Provides advanced functionality for the enterprise level software deployment analyst over and above the basic tools that Microsoft included with the original APP-v sequencing tool, allowing the analyst greater control over what is captured and how it is captured. This makes the impact of needing to change the deployment package easier to maintain and update
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    Return on Investment
    Open Source
    • CloneZilla provides us a very cheap solution for imaging of systems in our business
    • It has allowed us to rapidly increase our ability to image more systems across multiple locations
    • CloneZilla has allowed us to adapt and evolve our imaging environment to handle lots of different scenarios with little issues
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    EMCO Software
    • It allows faster turnaround time for complex deployment projects.
    • Easy to update existing deployment packages with changes.
    • We must maintain the pristine virtual machine for usage.
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