Chef

Configure, deploy and manage your entire application infrastructure in a secure and compliant way.

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Description

Chef delivers a robust platform for automating the configuration, deployment, and management of application infrastructure. Focused on both security and compliance, it empowers organizations to optimize their infrastructure investments while maintaining regulatory standards.

Supporting workflows across cloud and edge environments, Chef enables enterprises to orchestrate infrastructure at scale, enforce compliance, and streamline application delivery. As part of the Progress portfolio, it has become a trusted choice for enterprises worldwide looking to modernize DevOps and secure their IT environments.

Key Features

Infrastructure Management: Automate and orchestrate infrastructure at cloud scale.
Application Delivery: Streamline delivery and updating of applications.
Edge Management: Manage configurations across edge devices and environments.
Job Orchestration: Schedule and automate complex workflows for infrastructure and applications.
Compliance Audit: Automate compliance assessments and reporting for infrastructure.
Continuous Compliance: Maintain and validate ongoing infrastructure compliance.
Cloud Security Posture Management: Enhance security for cloud-native assets across providers.
Node Management: Monitor and manage nodes with unlimited user seats.
Premium Hosting & SLA: Optional dedicated instances with up to 99.9% uptime SLA.
Unlimited User Seats: Scale administration across organizations without seat licensing constraints.

Use Cases

Automating large-scale infrastructure configuration
Continuous compliance auditing in regulated environments
Orchestrating application deployment across cloud and edge
Implementing DevOps practices in enterprise IT
Managing cloud security posture and regulatory compliance
Streamlining workflow automation in hybrid environments

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price for Chef?

Chef's Business plan starts at $59 per node per year, which is approximately $5 per node per month.

What deployment options does Chef offer?

Chef provides both cloud and self-managed deployment options, including dedicated instances and marketplace purchases on AWS and Azure.

Which major companies use Chef?

Chef is trusted by more than 1,000 customers worldwide, including over 50 Fortune 500 companies and nearly 300 enterprises.

What kind of support does Chef provide?

Chef offers standard support for Business and Enterprise plans, and premium support for Enterprise Plus and dedicated instances.

How does Chef handle compliance management?

Chef automates compliance audits and continuous compliance, helping organizations maintain and validate regulatory standards across their infrastructure.