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    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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    Symantec Ghost Solution Suite

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ASymantec's Ghost Solution Suite is an imaging and deployment solution.N/A
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    ClonezillaSymantec Ghost Solution Suite
    Editions & Modules
    Clonezilla live
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    Clonezilla lite server
    $0
    Clonezilla SE (Server Edition)
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    ClonezillaSymantec Ghost Solution Suite
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    ClonezillaSymantec Ghost Solution Suite
    Considered Both Products
    Open Source
    Chose Clonezilla
    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 …
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    ClonezillaSymantec Ghost Solution Suite
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
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    User Testimonials
    ClonezillaSymantec Ghost Solution Suite
    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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    Broadcom
    It helps to manage the mass of computers we use. We use GSS to see where and who deployed software to what computers. This can particularly be helpful when dealing with license usage, and tracking how many licenses we have left, and where those licenses have been used. We are able to use it to manage clients.
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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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    Broadcom
    • Simple and easy to use interface
    • Easily image multiple computers at the same time
    • Deploys software
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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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    Broadcom
    • Setting up PXE has a learning curve.
    • Still trying to figure out if we can create one golden (master) image for all hardware types.
    • Would love a way to be able to refresh PCs with effecting user and program data.
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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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    Broadcom
    Once the research had been done, it seemed that Symantec Ghost Solution Suite was the best suited for our environment. The initial cost was fair and the return on investment was well worth what we had to pay up front. I would recommend Ghost Solution Suite to any larger company.
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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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    Broadcom
    • Helps to manage remote computers
    • Helps to manage software licenses
    • Helps to track and manage usage
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