About Puppet
Puppet is an infrastructure automation platform for managing server configuration. It keeps systems in the state you describe and reports when they drift.
What it does
Puppet lets you describe the desired configuration of your machines and enforces that state on a schedule. When a system changes outside that definition, Puppet brings it back in line. The product family covers configuration management, compliance checks against standards such as CIS Benchmarks, and reporting for audits. Teams can also use the Puppet Forge to find shared modules.
Key features
- Declarative configuration for servers
- Continuous enforcement of desired state
- Drift detection and reporting
- Compliance checks against security benchmarks
- Shared modules from the Puppet Forge
Who it's for
Operations and IT teams that manage many servers and need consistent configuration. Teams in regulated environments who must show that systems meet a defined standard are a common fit.
Pricing and good to know
Puppet sells several plans, including a community open source option, a Core edition with hardened builds and an Enterprise tier. The site asks for a demo for the higher tiers, so exact pricing is not listed on the page. Plan the rollout carefully, because enforcing configuration across many systems can change them quickly.
Highlights
- Declarative configuration for servers
- Continuous enforcement of desired state
- Drift detection and reporting
- Compliance checks against security benchmarks
- Shared modules from the Puppet Forge
