AWS CodeDeploy vs. KACE Systems Deployment Appliance (SDA)

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.

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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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• Simplifies checking the status of code branches
• Streamlines the deployment process
• Integrates into our Slack workflow for reserving environments

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

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• Would Love to have more traceability when troubleshooting

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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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Both have the same concept, but AWS has gained some ground over Google by creating cheaper services, and the fact they have servers wherever there is an Amazon makes the speed to access the platform faster and the jumps in the network also quicker. GCP has its global advantage because it is extremely easy to use, but overall, AWS has more to offer as long as you know it.

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• Definite positive impact
• This tool provides automate features which reduce the dev ops work load
• This tool works in many different languages so we can have a generic setup code for different languages
• No negative impact

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• Primarily saves us time for maintaining our computer labs.

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