Configuration management vs automation: Addigy's CEO on RMM's and design choices

Configuration management vs automation: Addigy's CEO on RMM's and design choices

Today, a conversation with Jason Dettbarn, Founder and CEO of Addigy. We talk security, cloud, RMM configurations and what MSPs should think about for the future. What's the difference between the macOS and Windows approach to management? Traditionally, RMM's are about endpoint management via automation on Windows… and Apple takes a configuration management approach, correct? Is that architectural difference a choice? How does Microsoft Intune fit into the ecosystem? I've been critical of the technology due to the fact it can become a vector of attack, actually amplifying the risk. What's your take on the risk now for an RMM? Is a configuration based approach to management the future? How does cloud services fit into his vision? What is the reason why moving to management of cloud systems in the SMB has taken so long? What one thing would he change? Want to get the show on your podcast app, or get the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear "Why Do We Care?" - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspradionews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/ Subscribe and click the notification bell to get all the latest videos.

Today, a conversation with Jason Dettbarn, Founder and CEO of Addigy. We talk security, cloud, RMM configurations and what MSPs should think about for the future.

What's the difference between the macOS and Windows approach to management? Traditionally, RMM’s are about endpoint management via automation on Windows… and Apple takes a configuration management approach, correct? Is that architectural difference a choice? How does Microsoft Intune fit into the ecosystem? I’ve been critical of the technology due to the fact it can become a vector of attack, actually amplifying the risk. What’s your take on the risk now for an RMM? Is a configuration based approach to management the future? How does cloud services fit into his vision? What is the reason why moving to management of cloud systems in the SMB has taken so long? What one thing would he change?

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