Compute

Sigma’s Compute module provides a centralized interface for provisioning, managing, and optimizing compute workloads across cloud and on-prem environments.

Note

This module supports multi-cloud and hybrid compute environments including AWS, Azure, VMware, GCP, OCI, and bare metal, with no agent required.

Quick Actions

Quick Actions are powerful, one-click automations for operational tasks across your infrastructure. Each action can be executed using different protocols (SSH, WinRM, cloud APIs, etc.) and logs execution results for audit or ticketing systems.

Important

Most Quick Actions support: - Cross-platform execution (Linux/Windows/cloud-native) - AI-generated workflows via natural language input - Real-time output streaming and logging - Change ticket integration (ServiceNow, Jira, etc.)

Scripts

Run automation scripts with or without writing a single line of code.

Key Features

  • Accepts natural language input to auto-generate Bash, PowerShell, or Python scripts using Sigma’s built-in AI engine.

  • Choose execution protocol (e.g., SSH, WinRM, VMware tools, AWS SSM).

  • Output and logs are captured in real time and can be written back to change records.

  • Reusable script templates can be saved and executed across any environment.

Tip

Ideal for post-deployment steps, emergency remediation, or service restarts.

Package Deployment

Configure and deploy software packages across compute instances using Sigma’s powerful no-code interface. This action enables IT teams to define the exact parameters of a software deployment — including installation path, execution flags, and delivery timing — while abstracting platform-specific complexity.

Key Capabilities

  • Define installation parameters including: - Executable command-line arguments (e.g., /S for silent installs, custom flags) - Target install directory (e.g., C:Program FilesVendorApp or /opt/app) - Environment-specific overrides

  • Choose push protocol based on the target environment: - SSH for Linux systems - WinRM for Windows systems - Cloud-native mechanisms (e.g., AWS SSM, VMware guest operations)

  • Upload custom installers (e.g., .msi, .exe, .deb, .rpm, .tar.gz) or link to a remote repository or cloud object store

  • Schedule deployments for future execution (e.g., after business hours, during maintenance windows)

  • Track execution status and logs in real time across all targets

Note

Sigma validates package availability, command syntax, and permissions before deployment begins. Failures are captured and correlated to affected hosts with detailed logs for each node.

Tip

Combine Package Deployment with a Task Sequence to automate full onboarding or remediation workflows — e.g., “Install Agent → Apply Config File → Start Service → Notify ITSM.”

File System

Perform file operations like upload, download, and remote editing.

Examples

  • Upload config files to /etc or C:ProgramData

  • Replace outdated license files

  • Rotate log files

  • Validate uploads with SHA256 checksums

Note

File actions are fully audited and can be restricted by user permissions.

CIS Benchmarks

Run compliance scans against CIS profiles tailored to OS and environment.

Output

  • Pass/fail per benchmark rule

  • Risk level scoring

  • Remediation guidance

Tip

Export reports as PDF or JSON for security/compliance teams.

Patches

Apply vendor patches at scale with confidence.

  • Scan for missing OS updates

  • Apply security, critical, and feature patches

  • Schedule patch windows or apply immediately

Important

Sigma supports rollback tracking and logs patch IDs, timestamps, and results for each system.

Configuration Management

Standardize system settings across your compute fleet.

Settings you can apply: - Hostname - Timezone - NTP servers - DNS - Registry keys (Windows)

Troubleshoot

Run built-in diagnostics to quickly identify common issues.

  • Collect logs

  • Check service statuses

  • Run connectivity and performance tests

  • Auto-generate support bundles

Power On/Off

Control instance power states from the UI or API.

  • Immediate or scheduled power actions

  • Start, stop, reboot individual machines or entire environments

  • Integrated with provider-native tools (AWS EC2, vSphere, etc.)

Delete

Safely decommission machines with full audit visibility.

  • Confirm action via user validation

  • Writeback logs to change record

  • Auto-deregister from Sigma inventory

Resource Utilization

Monitor compute metrics in real time or over custom time ranges.

Metrics include: - CPU % (avg, peak) - Memory usage - Disk I/O - Network bandwidth

Tip

Use resource graphs to identify underutilized workloads or noisy neighbors.

Remote Connect

Establish live console or remote desktop connections to instances.

  • Browser-based terminals (SSH/RDP)

  • Provider-based terminals (VMware Console, etc.)

  • Credentialless access using Sigma Connect Gateway

  • Session audit and duration tracking

Task Sequence

Design reusable automation workflows with step-by-step logic.

Examples

  • Provision → Patch → Configure → Notify

  • Shutdown → Clone → Reboot → Apply Policy

Each step can include: - Scripts - Quick Actions - Conditional logic - Notifications

Note

Task Sequences can be triggered manually, scheduled, or integrated via API or CI/CD pipelines.