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    Perforce Puppet

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/APuppet Enteprise is an IT automation and configuration management solution that enables users to manage and automate infrastructure and complex workflows. The vendor states Puppet Enterprise combines both model‑based and task-based capabilities in a way that enables organizations to scale their multi-cloud infrastructure as their automation footprint grows, with more flexibility from both agent-based and agentless capabilities.N/A

    TrustRadius for Buyers

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ATrustRadius delivers the most credible B2B technology decisioning platform, helping buyers confidently make decisions with comprehensive, vetted product information and customer-generated content.

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    Pricing
    Perforce PuppetTrustRadius for Buyers
    Editions & Modules
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    Free
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Perforce PuppetTrustRadius for Buyers
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Perforce Software
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    Perforce PuppetTrustRadius for Buyers
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
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    8.8
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    Usability
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    8.6
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    Support Rating
    8.0
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    4.5
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    Implementation Rating
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    User Testimonials
    Perforce PuppetTrustRadius for Buyers
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Perforce Software
    Puppet is good enough to get the job done, you can use it to automate deployments and maintain files and configurations, if this is all you're looking for it's great. If you're looking for more control over your systems as a whole without having to write your own scripts or install multiple configuration management systems then Puppet is not what you're looking for.
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    HG Insights
    Well suited: For a company or organization that knows what they need to solve problems or optimize processes. TrustRadius for Buyers is ideal as you can check out categories and alternatives and read super-specific reviews that apply to your use case. Less appropriate: If you are unsure what you're trying to accomplish or the area/function to optimize with software, you can be overwhelmed with the vast offer of reviews because you don't know where to look.
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    Pros
    Perforce Software
    • Provides a clear map of how a system is configured
    • Eases the creation of a system in a specific cluster as it is scripted in code
    • Simplifies configuration changes to a cluster or to every system such as rolling out vhost configurations, updating ldap roles, NFS mounts, etc
    • The syntax is very easy to read and carries a lot of fluidity once the language is learned.
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    HG Insights
    • [The] overall rating helps to filter a low rated software without wasting time [and] the user can research high rated software products for making a purchase.
    • The pros and cons can be viewed for every software, which speeds up the [research] on the key points of [the] user experience [of] the software.
    • [The] features scorecard helps to see how effectively the software's features [are] helping the user.
    • [The] alternatives features help the user to see other competitive software or platforms, which provide a solution for the user.
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    Cons
    Perforce Software
    • The setup of Puppet is a nightmare compared to ansible. Anyone watching a youtube video can easily set up ansible with minimal IT knowledge. All one needs is the source IP addresses and we are good to go. Setting up Puppet is a more hands-on task and pushing the puppet agents to all the boxes is another issue. If the installation and setup were simplified like ansible that would attract a lot of people to this platform
    • The syntax of the code for Puppet is not as easy as ansible. Ansible simply follows a YAML format and it's like typing in normal English. Even complicated tasks can be written by just understanding YAML syntax. Perhaps Puppet needs to revisit the lanugage used and try to come up with a much simpler lanugage for writing code. This will make day-to-day usage easier.
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    HG Insights
    • Sorting of the default view of reviews since the initial reviews can play a big role in decisions.
    • More visibility into what went into certain product's score for the rating it has.
    • Help secure great deals on the softwares for which reviews are available.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Perforce Software
    No answers on this topic
    HG Insights
    since
    it is a page that provides data although very long to read are specific and
    technical as they are, data of people who have used or use the program you may
    need for the company, and help us solve a problem, without the need to hire
    external consultants or expensive programs, saving us money in the company
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    Usability
    Perforce Software
    No answers on this topic
    HG Insights
    It is very helpful for me in buying softwares. I come up with a practical and confident solution once I use it. The reviews I saw were genuine. I was able to save time and increase my productivity with the help of TrustRadius for Buyer's. Also, overall interface is well structured
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    Support Rating
    Perforce Software
    Puppet has top class support. You can simply mail them with their query and they will respond to your query in a timely manner. We do have enterprise license for puppet. Also there is a vibrant community for puppet out there. So even if you dont purchase a premium support option you can simply google your queries and get answers
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    We did not need to contact support. I tried to skip the question like it says to but the system wouldn’t let me
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    Implementation Rating
    Perforce Software
    No answers on this topic
    HG Insights
    Again, I didn’t have much to do with the implementation of the product. I heard from internal sources that there were few issues with scalability but they were resolved
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    Alternatives Considered
    Perforce Software
    HPSA is a licensed product and incurs significant upfront investment costs due to COTS licensing. Puppet Data Center Automation has a significantly lower upfront investment and product documentation is more readily available. Chef is a very similar offering, however, at the time our decision was considered, the adoption of Chef vs. Puppet was significantly less in the community.
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    HG Insights
    While G2 and Capterra cover a wider range of categories, TrustRadius focuses specifically on business technology solutions. TrustRadius is known for its emphasis on verifying user reviews and providing in-depth insights. Their user base consists of professionals and decision-makers, making it a valuable resource for trustworthy and detailed feedback. G2 and Capterra offer broader market coverage and a wide range of products. I personally do not prioritize any specific platform. Wherever I find detailed information, I use it.
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    Return on Investment
    Perforce Software
    • Cut deployment times down to around 1 hour from 4-5 hours.
    • Allows us to get a fully running system up from scratch in around 30 minutes.
    • Allows for a more clear view of what is required to get a host running.
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    HG Insights
    • It's had a positive impact in helping us be confident in the selections we make
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