We performed a comparison between HashiCorp Terraform and SUSE Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Configuration Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The solution is scalable. We currently have tens of thousands of users within our organization using the solution."
"Stable product that's easy to set up compared to other MDM products."
"The Microsoft Windows Autopilot and Defender policies are the most valuable features of this solution."
"There are so many features, but Windows Autopilot is one of the features that are very valuable for most customers."
"By using Microsoft Intune we can control which websites the users can go to and it provides a secure environment for our employees using their laptops that are having access from home. We have installed Intune to control the user's environment minimizing the chances of any hacking."
"Intune provides full visibility into all active mobile device users. If their devices are noncompliant with our security policies, I have the flexibility to update them remotely."
"The ability to manage devices with different sets of policies is most valuable."
"There is a single pane of glass for user access and a single sign-on facility for the user. If you have already logged in to Microsoft Azure or on-premises, you can redirect directly to Microsoft Endpoint Manager, monitor all your security threats, and analyze the data associated with the application in a single, unified way."
"The most valuable feature is the solution does not need installation."
"The most valuable features of the solution are its simplicity of SQL language, its compatibility with multiple cloud providers, and its modules like the open source modules available, especially considering the fact that I work mainly on AWS."
"It is a stable solution."
"The solution helps us save a lot of costs."
"The feature "Terraform Plan" is the most valuable in HashiCorp Terraform as it allows us to see the differences between the current infrastructure and the one we are about to deploy, keeping things safe. Additionally, we appreciate the use of the modules as it helps in making the application scalable."
"The most valuable feature is the support for different platforms like cloud, datacenters, VCS, databases, various storage types, and Kubernetes."
"It is easy to recreate an exact duplicate or output of an environment."
"It is the customization of Terraform's modules that I find most valuable."
"SUSE Manager is the best solution for maintaining the Linux environment"
"SUSE Manager helps to optimize operations at a reduced cost."
"When it comes to managing both Red Hat and SUSE environments, it provides the support for live patching, which is something I really, really appreciate."
"The setup is straightforward."
"Could benefit from user having more control over devices."
"There are a couple of issues with stability."
"They should make it easier to order it, however, that's generally true for everything from Microsoft."
"In an upcoming release, I would like to see some kind of analytics report."
"The solution could improve its flexibility."
"I would like some integration with the Microsoft reporting platform Power BI."
"The closest Microsoft Intune can be to GPOs, the better. There needs to be more granularity on application deployments. However, they have done better recently with the application deployments."
"Microsoft Intune lacks the ability to provide seamless remote assistance or remote control."
"I initially found the initial HashiCorp Terraform difficult to comprehend. It's complex and not straightforward, requiring proper training to grasp it. Even someone with a background in networking or cybersecurity would need guidance from someone knowledgeable."
"The syntax is a bit difficult, and it would great if it could be easier."
"Automation is needed to import everything at once from a manual environment or by a specific resource group."
"This solution could be improved by adding features such as CDM to accelerate the access of data by the users."
"Some areas where Terraform could improve would be challenges in managing sensitive information, especially when dealing with secret files or credentials."
"HashiCorp Terraform could improve the integration with the VCloud Director. When we manage the VCloud Director we end up wasting our time when creating virtual machines. HashiCorp Terraform knows about these issues and I think there might be a workaround but they should incorporate the fix in an upcoming release."
"The user interface could be easier for non-technical people."
"On occasion, I have noticed a number of bugs in this solution that have needed to be fixed."
"It can be complex and difficult for users who are new to Linux and don't have any technical expertise."
"I really would like to have a broader library of VCP's or playbooks that I can deploy."
"We sometimes have server issues and need to restart the service."
"The initial stage is a bit complex, but after that, everything runs seamlessly."
HashiCorp Terraform is ranked 7th in Configuration Management with 38 reviews while SUSE Manager is ranked 13th in Configuration Management with 4 reviews. HashiCorp Terraform is rated 8.6, while SUSE Manager is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of HashiCorp Terraform writes "Easy to use, technically strong, and great for multi-provider or multi-cloud environments". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SUSE Manager writes "Easy to deploy, offers embedded monitoring, and is very stable". HashiCorp Terraform is most compared with Red Hat Satellite, SaltStack, Microsoft Configuration Manager and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, whereas SUSE Manager is most compared with Red Hat Satellite, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, AWS Systems Manager and BigFix. See our HashiCorp Terraform vs. SUSE Manager report.
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