Kevin Crull
Professional Services Engineer
Kevin Crull is a Professional Services Engineer with Puppet by Perforce, where he focuses on customer success leveraging Puppet's portfolio of tools. Whether you're looking to get started, need an extra set of hands for a large migration or upgrade, or want someone for ad-hoc consultations, Kevin provides the services that help customers get the most out of Puppet.
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Windows Automation: Comparing Methods & Tools for Automating Windows Infrastructure
Finding the right automation tool for Windows environments can be frustrating. Legacy systems, a GUI-centric design, and proprietary tooling are a few of the reasons Windows automation can be challenging — especially in environments where Windows isn’t the only OS.
Many organizations struggle to choose tools that will let them automate Windows infrastructure without contributing to tool sprawl. With various Microsoft native solutions and open source alternatives readily available, how do you know which tool is best for your needs?
In this post, I’ll offer the pros and cons of various automation methods in a Windows ecosystem. I’ll also share my experience with Windows infrastructure automation to offer advice and tips on managing configurations across multi-OS fleets or multiple versions of Windows.
Infrastructure Automation, Windows