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Configuration Management (CM) Tools

A directory of 17 Configuration Management products and vendors. Configuration management tools define and enforce the desired state of servers and software so systems stay consistent and reproducible. Links go to each vendor's site.

25 topics•2 categories•Updated October 2026

Vendors & Products

17 entries

Products and vendors listed for Configuration Management (CM) Tools.

01Server Configuration MonitorDetect and compare configuration changes to your servers, databases, and applications. 02AWS Systems ManagerManage your resources on AWS and in multicloud and hybrid environments. 03Perforce PuppetMake infrastructure actionable, scalable, and intelligent. 04Salt Project (Broadcom)A pioneer in building intelligent, event-driven automation software — helps customers automate ITOps, DevOps, NetOps, or SecOps functions. 05Red Hat Ansible Automation PlatformEnables thousands of customers to deploy and manage automation for their entire IT footprint. 06JujuSimplifies how you configure, scale, and operate today's complex software — deploys everywhere, to public or private clouds. 07RUDDERAn open source and multi-platform solution allowing you to manage configurations and compliance of your systems. 08Alibaba Cloud Application Configuration ManagementCentralizes the management of application configurations and performs real-time configuration push in a distributed environment. 09ConfigHubHelps teams manage, secure, and deliver configuration across the entire stack. 10IBM Rational SynergyA task-based software configuration management solution that brings together global, distributed development teams on a unified platform. 11CFEngineProvides powerful automation and unparalleled visibility to keep infrastructure secure and compliant. 12Progress ChefConfigure, deploy, and manage your entire application infrastructure in a secure and compliant way. 13CincOpen-source distribution of the Chef Infra source code, built and distributed without Chef's trademarks. 14OpenVoxCommunity-maintained distribution of open-source Puppet from Vox Pupuli. 15NixOS and NixLinux distribution and package manager for declarative, reproducible system configuration. 16pyinfraPython tool for automating infrastructure with agentless operations over SSH. 17Microsoft Configuration ManagerMicrosoft's endpoint management product for devices, software deployment and updates.

Related Pages

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Related directories on this site.

18Infrastructure as Code ToolsTerraform, OpenTofu, Pulumi, CloudFormation, Bicep, Crossplane and orchestration tools for provisioning infrastructure. 19Service Orchestration and Automation Platforms (SOAPs)Related directory on this site. 20Patch Management SoftwareRelated directory on this site. 21Software Asset Management (SAM) SoftwareRelated directory on this site. 22Infrastructure Automation PlatformsPlatforms for automating infrastructure operations. 23Kubernetes IaC ToolsCrossplane, Terraform, OpenTofu, Pulumi and Cluster API. 24IaC Security ToolsScanning infrastructure as code for misconfigurations. 25Deployment StrategiesBlue-green, canary and rolling deployments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Configuration Management (CM) Tools?

Configuration management tools define and enforce the desired state of servers and software so systems stay consistent and reproducible.

How do I choose Configuration Management (CM) Tools?

Compare vendors on agent versus agentless, declarative language, scale, and cloud and compliance support.

Which vendors are listed for Configuration Management (CM) Tools?

This directory lists 17 products and vendors, including Server Configuration Monitor, AWS Systems Manager, Perforce Puppet, Salt Project, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.

What other directories relate to Configuration Management (CM) Tools?

See Infrastructure as Code Tools, Service Orchestration and Automation Platforms (SOAPs), Patch Management Software.

How current are the listings?

Links were rechecked in October 2026. Vendors rename, merge and retire products often, so confirm details on the vendor's site; renamed products note where their old address now leads.