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Description

Chef transforms infrastructure into code. Chef automates how you build, deploy and manage your infrastructure. Your infrastructure can be as easily modified, tested, and repeated as application code. Chef Infrastructure Management automates infrastructure management automation to ensure configurations are consistently applied in all environments. Chef Compliance makes it easy for the enterprise to enforce and maintain compliance. Chef App Delivery enables you to deliver consistent, high-quality application results at scale. Chef Desktop allows IT teams automate the deployment, management and ongoing compliance for IT resources.

Description

Gardience serves as a comprehensive fleet management solution for Windows and Linux systems, utilizing Salt and available in both self-hosted and vendor-managed formats. It features capabilities such as patch management, CVE vulnerability assessments, configuration oversight, and adherence to STIG and CIS security standards, complete with the ability to export audit reports. IT professionals can effectively manage server inventories, plan and authorize changes, and access detailed records of tamper-evident activities. The platform supports Ansible playbooks and includes a Terraform provider for seamless integration of new machines and automated configuration applications. Additionally, it boasts a REST API and an MCP server to facilitate automation and workflows involving AI agents, all while ensuring that human verification is a prerequisite for any changes made. Furthermore, Gardience provides workflows for CMMC Level 2 assessments, which encompass policy templates, evidence gathering, and support for System Security Plans and Plans of Action and Milestones. This versatile tool is tailored for teams managing a diverse range of Windows and Linux environments, particularly those operating under regulatory constraints or within air-gapped settings. In a rapidly evolving technological landscape, Gardience's robust features position it as an essential asset for organizations seeking to enhance their IT management practices.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Slack Yes 
Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service Yes 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 
BambooHR No 
CoreStack Yes 
Cutover Yes 
Delphix Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
Grafana Cloud No 
IBM DevOps Deploy Yes 
JFrog Yes 
Jira No 
Microsoft 365 No 
Microsoft Teams No 
Okta No 
Omnium Lite Yes 
Snappytick Yes 
Terraform No 

Integrations

Slack Yes 
Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service No 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) No 
BambooHR Yes 
CoreStack No 
Cutover No 
Delphix No 
Google Cloud Platform No 
Grafana Cloud Yes 
IBM DevOps Deploy No 
JFrog No 
Jira Yes 
Microsoft 365 Yes 
Microsoft Teams Yes 
Okta Yes 
Omnium Lite No 
Snappytick No 
Terraform Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$6,000/year
The free edition supports up to 10 machines with no end date. Paid plans start at $6,000/year for up to 250 managed machines. The free 90-day trial covers up to 25 machines. Pricing is per fleet, not per user, core, or node.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Progress Software

Founded

1981

Country

United States

Website

www.chef.io

Vendor Details

Company Name

Gardience

Founded

2026

Country

United States

Website

www.gardience.com

Product Features

Configuration Management

Access Control / Permissions Yes 
Application Deployment Yes 
Automated Provisioning Yes 
Infrastructure Automation Yes 
Node Management Yes 
Orchestration Yes 
Reporting Analytics / Visualization Yes 
Task Management Yes 

Continuous Delivery

Application Lifecycle Management No 
Application Release Automation No 
Build Automation No 
Build Log No 
Change Management No 
Configuration Management No 
Continuous Deployment No 
Continuous Integration No 
Feature Toggles / Feature Flags No 
Quality Management No 
Testing Management No 

DevOps

Approval Workflow No 
Dashboard Yes 
KPIs No 
Policy Management No 
Portfolio Management No 
Prioritization No 
Release Management Yes 
Timeline Management Yes 
Troubleshooting Reports Yes 

Software Configuration Management (SCM)

Automated Cleanup No 
Branch Merging No 
Code Review No 
Concurrency Management No 
Defect Tracking No 
Flexible Branching No 
Rapid Hotfix No 
Rapid Rebuilds No 
Regulatory Compliance No 
Version Control / Management No 
Workflow / Process Automation No 

Product Features

Configuration Management

Access Control / Permissions Yes 
Application Deployment Yes 
Automated Provisioning Yes 
Infrastructure Automation Yes 
Node Management Yes 
Orchestration Yes 
Reporting Analytics / Visualization Yes 
Task Management Yes 

Patch Management

Alerts/Notifications Yes 
Automatic Approval Yes 
Automatic Patch Deployment Yes 
Automatic Scans Yes 
Compliance Management Yes 
Custom Patches Yes 
Dashboard Yes 
Network Wide Management Yes 
Patch Prioritization Yes 
Patch Testing Yes 
Remote Access/Control No 
Vulnerability Scanning Yes 

Vulnerability Management

Asset Discovery No 
Asset Tagging Yes 
Network Scanning No 
Patch Management Yes 
Policy Management Yes 
Prioritization Yes 
Risk Management Yes 
Vulnerability Assessment Yes 
Web Scanning No 

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