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DevOps platform company consolidates endpoint management with Fleet
A DevOps platform company helps teams build, secure, and deploy software at scale. Its internal environment includes macOS, Windows, and Linux systems used by a distributed engineering team.
Fleet helps the company manage these systems with more consistency and better visibility.
At a glance
- Industry: DevOps and security software
- Devices managed: Growing fleet of Linux, macOS, and Windows devices
- Primary requirements: GitOps workflows, osquery visibility, multi-OS management
- Previous challenge: Limited visibility across Linux and diverse device types
The challenge
Before Fleet, the company struggled to manage a diverse set of devices.
Linux servers and ARM-based systems were difficult to monitor with existing tools. Windows device enrollment was also inconsistent, which created gaps in the company’s overall visibility.
The team needed a platform that could support multiple operating systems and scale as it grew.
The evaluation criteria
The team focused on three priorities:
- GitOps workflows
Manage configuration using its own development platform. - osquery integration
Use detailed telemetry for compliance and auditing. - Multi-OS support
Manage macOS, Windows, and Linux from one system.
The solution
Fleet gave the team a single platform for device management and visibility.
The company uses Fleet to manage device posture policies and support self-service applications across operating systems. These workflows are now easier to maintain because they rely on a unified API instead of separate tools.
Fleet’s open-source model also aligns with the company’s engineering culture and security expectations.
The results
Fleet improved consistency and reduced operational overhead.
- Better cross-platform visibility: Teams can monitor devices across operating systems from one place.
- Faster compliance response: Real-time policy updates help address issues quickly.
- Simpler operations: Consolidation reduces the need for multiple tools.
Why they recommend Fleet
For this company, the biggest benefit was consolidation. Fleet provided a single, open platform that supported multi-OS device management with real-time visibility and automation.