.. _added_value_of_sf: What is the added value of Software Factory ? --------------------------------------------- Here are some advantages of using Software Factory: * Software Factory is a Continuous Integration and Deployment system that works out of box, with everything ready to be used after deployment. * Software Factory helps enforce the latest best practices in Continuous Integration. * Software Factory's configuration is treated as code that is versioned, reviewed, tested and can be rolled back for any change. * Users are automatically and consistently authenticated on each service with Single Sign-On. * Software Factory can be fully backed up, restored, and upgraded automatically through its tested processes. * Software Factory can be deployed anywhere: baremetal systems, LXC, KVM or on OpenStack via Heat. * Software Factory is fast to deploy (3/5 minutes on a local system, 15 minutes with Heat). * Software Factory runs worker nodes on demand on an OpenStack cloud, which can reduce effective testing costs.