We have a number of users who prefer Linux for their work, and the management wants a way to ensure compliance on those machines. Right now, we're using Ubuntu's Landscape, but it feels more like a basic inventory and script execution tool rather than a full-featured MDM solution. While we use Intune and JAMF for Windows and Mac, I'm struggling to find anything better than Landscape for managing Linux endpoints. Ideally, I'd like something that can make sure endpoint security services are running, disk encryption is enabled, certificates are deployed for .1x networking, and that security updates are applied consistently. Has anyone found a good alternative for managing Linux machines?
4 Answers
Just a heads up about Intune – it's not great for Linux. It's mainly designed to make enterprises feel good about compliance, but it really doesn't cut it in practice.
I’ve heard that JumpCloud could be worth exploring. It's worth checking to see if their MDM setup fits your needs better than what you currently have.
If it were up to me, I'd say talk to your CISO about switching to macOS. It’s simple and, honestly, that's the least painful option. I've had a rough experience managing Linux with MDM, as it's just a whole different ballgame compared to macOS with its built-in support and decent tools for DevOps tasks.
I work at Fleet, and I've seen a lot of customers who use Jamf and Intune also turn to us for Linux MDM. We're open-source and integrate well with infrastructure-as-code tools if that’s up your alley. It'd be helpful to know more about your specific requirements to see if we could be a good fit.
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