Summary
Ask questionsChef Desktop is an automation solution designed for IT resource managers to configure, secure, and manage large fleets of desktop and laptop devices. It focuses on maintaining compliance and improving efficiency through policy-driven automation rather than individual user workflow optimization.
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- Node Management
- Job Orchestration
- Configuration Management
- Desktop Management
- Compliance Audit
- Basic Enrollment (Single and Bulk)
- Filters and Lists
- Skill Management
- Custom Skills & Interpreters
- Supported Skills: Shell, Restart, Gohai, Courier Runner
- Monthly Job Runs (Pooled): 10/node
- Concurrent Jobs: 10
- Unlimited User Seats
- Unlimited Org Units
- User Management
- Data Retention: 30 Days
- Log Retention: 30 Days
- Data Recovery: 30 Days
- Uptime SLA: 99.9
- Support: Standard
Enterprise
- Node Management
- Job Orchestration
- Configuration Management
- Desktop Management
- Compliance Audit
- Continuous Compliance
- Basic Enrollment (Single and Bulk)
- Filters and Lists
- Skill Management
- Custom Skills & Interpreters
- Supported Skills: Base skills, InSpec and Infra
- Monthly Job Runs (Pooled): 10/node
- Concurrent Jobs: 10
- Unlimited User Seats
- Unlimited Org Units
- User Management
- Custom User Roles
- Data Retention: 30 Days
- Log Retention: 30 Days
- Data Recovery: 30 Days
- Self-enrollment
- Chef Curated Premium Skills
- Chef Curated Premium Content
- Uptime SLA: 99.9
- Support: Standard
Enterprise Plus
- Node Management
- Job Orchestration
- Configuration Management
- Desktop Management
- Compliance Audit
- Continuous Compliance
- Cloud Security Posture Management
- Application Delivery
- Basic Enrollment (Single and Bulk)
- Filters and Lists
- Skill Management
- Custom Skills & Interpreters
- Supported Skills: Base skills, InSpec and Infra
- Monthly Job Runs (Pooled): 10/node
- Concurrent Jobs: 50
- On Demand Jobs
- Unlimited User Seats
- Unlimited Org Units
- User Management
- Custom User Roles
- Data Retention: 30 Days (up to 60 days with dedicated instance)
- Log Retention: Up to 60 days (for dedicated instance)
- Data Recovery: Up to 60 days (for dedicated instance)
- Self-enrollment
- Chef Curated Premium Skills
- Chef Curated Premium Content
- Dedicated Instance: Optional Add-on
- Uptime SLA: 99.9
- Support: Premium
Rationale
Chef Desktop is an IT resource management and automation solution focused on configuration, security, and compliance for large fleets of desktops, laptops, and kiosks. It automates deployment, management, and secure maintenance of IT resources by defining desired states in code. This differs significantly from 'Second Cursor' which is an AI-driven desktop assistant that observes on-screen workflows, analyzes repetitive tasks, and provides actionable suggestions and automations for individual knowledge workers and enterprise teams. Chef Desktop does not appear to offer workflow observation, pattern analysis of user interactions, or actionable suggestions for individual user productivity. Its automation is based on predefined configurations and compliance policies, not on learning from user behavior.
