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Configuration Management as a Service (CMaaS)

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Jerald Sheets

Not every organization has the in-house expertise — or the desire — to manage their own configuration management infrastructure. That's where Configuration Management as a Service comes in.

What is CMaaS?

CMaaS is a managed service model where S & S Consulting Group operates and maintains your Puppet or OpenVox infrastructure on your behalf. We handle:

  • Installation & Architecture — Designing and deploying a properly scaled CM infrastructure
  • Module Development — Writing and maintaining Puppet/OpenVox modules tailored to your environment
  • Ongoing Operations — Monitoring, patching, upgrading, and tuning your CM platform
  • Code Reviews & Best Practices — Ensuring your automation code follows industry standards
  • Training & Knowledge Transfer — Building internal capability at your pace

Who is CMaaS For?

CMaaS is ideal for organizations that:

  • Are new to configuration management and need expert guidance
  • Have limited DevOps staffing and need to augment their team
  • Want to ensure their CM infrastructure follows best practices
  • Need to scale their automation but lack the internal expertise
  • Are migrating between CM platforms (e.g., Puppet Enterprise to OpenVox)

How It Works

We integrate with your team as a seamless extension. Typically this involves:

1. Assessment — We evaluate your current infrastructure and identify automation opportunities
2. Architecture — We design a CM solution tailored to your scale and requirements
3. Implementation — We deploy and configure the platform
4. Operations — We provide ongoing management and support
5. Evolution — We continuously improve your automation coverage

Contact us to learn how CMaaS can accelerate your infrastructure automation journey.