IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT vs Microsoft Configuration Manager comparison

The compared IBM and Microsoft solutions aren't in the same category. IBM is ranked #16 in IAM , with an average rating of 7.0, and holds a 1.1% mindshare in the category. Microsoft is ranked #7 in SM , with an average rating of 8.1, and holds a 4.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Tivoli Asset Management...

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IT Asset Management (16th), License Management (8th)

Microsoft Configuration Man...

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Software Distribution (1st), Server Monitoring (7th), Configuration Management (3rd), Patch Management (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT and Microsoft Configuration Manager aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT is designed for IT Asset Management and holds a mindshare of 1.1%, up 0.6% compared to last year.
Microsoft Configuration Manager, on the other hand, focuses on Server Monitoring, holds 4.4% mindshare, down 6.7% since last year.

IT Asset Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT	1.1%
ServiceNow	14.6%
Lansweeper	7.3%
Other	77.0%

IT Asset Management

Server Monitoring Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Microsoft Configuration Manager	4.4%
Zabbix	18.1%
Checkmk	8.1%
Other	69.4%

Server Monitoring

Featured Reviews

HarshalDeore

Solutions Architect at Parseq

A user-friendly solution that has a good user interface, but its technical support is not good enough

Around 20 to 25 staff members are needed to deploy and maintain the solution, including two managers, one architect, and other implementers. IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT does not adopt the latest technology. The solution can be integrated with our existing IT environment through some web services and connectors. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

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JunedBedrekar

Expert at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Have effectively deployed patches and applications while integrating with cloud solutions

The features I find most valuable in Microsoft Configuration Manager are replication and scripting. If I want to get a fetch report for anything, such as hardware-related issues or group policy-related issues, I need to fetch the report by using SCCM's scripting language and remediation part. The inventory collection features of Microsoft Configuration Manager are good because we always prefer the inventory. We do it by using the script language. We use remote management capabilities in Microsoft Configuration Manager. Remote management capabilities are useful if the user is not providing access; we can use the backend users to update the group policy and sync the devices. These are the main features we require.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT is a user-friendly solution that has a good user interface."

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is the software deployment. Additionally, Microsoft integrates most of the other solutions well with one another."

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is patch management."

"The solution is highly scalable."

"It is a good choice for deployment that performs very well."

"Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is valuable in keeping our systems updated. We are able to send updates to all the systems. Additionally, the Intune integration is helpful."

"Technical support is very helpful and very responsive."

"It is easy to install, and quick to deploy."

"It gives us the ability to set up schedules, according to what our security requirements are, to automate the patching of our servers and desktops."

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Cons

"The solution’s initial setup is complex and technical support is not good enough."

"The TSM component could be improved."

"In spite of us being a premier customer we find the support unsatisfactory."

"Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager can improve by allowing us to schedule the scripts, we don't have a script scheduling option and have to do it manually."

"It should provide the ability to remotely connect to mobile devices. There are some solutions that are doing that, but with Microsoft Intune, the only way to remotely connect to devices outside the organization and mobile devices is by using TeamViewer. It is pretty strange for a big company like Microsoft to not have something for that."

"Regarding this, I'd like to mention the agent situation. When the agent on an end-user device is not functioning correctly, it can be quite problematic. It would be highly beneficial if there were a self-healing mechanism in place. Essentially, if the agent becomes corrupted or encounters issues, it should be able to rectify itself autonomously. This is particularly critical because, in order to utilize a tool like MECM (assuming you're referring to Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager), we need to deploy agents, known as AsMs, on all the devices we use, such as Windows 10 or Windows Server. Sometimes, when we deploy configurations or updates, they don't apply properly due to agent issues. This issue has been present since we began using MECM around 23 years ago. Unfortunately, there is currently no built-in mechanism for the agent to detect its own problems and initiate self-repair. Microsoft doesn’t have any feature to scan vulnerabilities and hence, they could include those."

"Managing role-based access control within Microsoft Configuration Manager was not helpful because we had other identity management solutions specifically designated for identity management."

"I'm looking for a single solution for all discovery needs. It fulfills about 40% of the requirements, and I'd like to see the other 60% so that I don't have to keep doing this."

"There is a reboot issue with the patching. Sometimes, if patching runs into any issue whatsoever, it doesn't reboot but it doesn't tell you it errored out. It just sits there and we don't find out until the next day whether it patched or not. That was a big issue for us. We're working through that. They added some stuff in there now where you can actually tell reboot is pending. But we still need some kind of notification that if something fails or is pending, we know. We shouldn't have to go in and look. They don't have anything for that right now."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT is an expensive solution."

"The solution is expensive. Microsoft Configuration Manager would likely be considered high-priced for small businesses because they may not fully utilize all of its features and capabilities."

"Pricing is negotiable with Microsoft, depending upon which of their packages you choose."

"Pricing and licensing are horrible. You have to not look at dollar value to use SCCM. It's super-duper expensive but it works. The acquisition cost is expensive, it's labor-intensive. But it works."

"The licensing is good because they have various options, depending on what you are looking for."

"Microsoft provides a steep price for their enterprise products, but they offer very competitive pricing for their legacy customers."

"As far as I know, it is an annual operating expense license."

"Its price is okay because it is part of our licensing."

"The license price could be reduced for Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager They should make the price more affordable for smaller companies, most companies would be able to use the solution if it was priced better. There are more people on this cloud because you don't have to have either a server room or an on-premise server. You can have one IT person handle this without any local infrastructure."

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Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

11%

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Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	64

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT?

IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT is a user-friendly solution that has a good user interface.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT?

IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT is an expensive solution. The solution's licensing cost depends on the number of nodes and servers. Users have to pay a yearly licensing fee for the solution.

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What needs improvement with IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT?

The solution’s initial setup is complex and technical support is not good enough. IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT should have a cloud-based version. IBM Tivoli Asset Management for IT is expensi...

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How does Ansible compare to Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM)?

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager takes knowledge and research to properly configure. The length of time that the set up will take depends on the kind of technical architecture that your org...

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How to choose between ManageEngine Desktop Central and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (formerly SCCM)?

ManageEngine Desktop Central is very easy to set up, is scalable, stable, and also has very good patch management. What I like most about ManageEngine is that I can log on to every PC very easily a...

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What do you like most about SCCM?

One of the standout features of SCCM is its application management capabilities. It allows us to create packages efficiently and deploy them to specific groups within our network. This streamlined ...

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Also Known As

Tivoli Asset Management for IT

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM ), Microsoft SMS

Overview

IBM Tivoli Asset Management for ITÂ is designed to help track and manage your hardware and software IT assets, with particular emphasis on inventory, asset life-cycle management, and license management. Asset Management for ITÂ includes inventory, asset tracking, asset reconciliation, financial management, contract management, procurement management, and, optionally, Service Level Agreement (SLA) management. This asset life-cycle functionality permits the tracking and management of IT assets through initial request, approval, procurement, contract, receipt, inventory, deployment, asset installs-moves-adds-changes (IMACs), and retirement.

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Microsoft Configuration Manager streamlines IT management with features such as software deployment, patch management, and automation, centralizing operations for Windows environments. Integration with Microsoft products allows efficient oversight of workstations and servers.

Microsoft Configuration Manager provides comprehensive IT management, offering software deployment, patch management, and application pushing. Automation reduces manual tasks, ensuring consistency across systems. Centralized management enables standardized OS deployments, application updates, and configuration integrity. Integration with Microsoft products facilitates seamless operations, while hardware and software inventory, compliance reporting, and remote control functions enhance IT management. Users seek improvements in application deployment for those without deep scripting knowledge and desire better WSUS control, PowerShell and Intune integration, Linux compatibility, and user interface enhancements. Performance improvements are requested for remote user management and third-party application support.

What features enhance Microsoft Configuration Manager?

Software Deployment: Efficiently distribute software across large networks.
Patch Management: Automate and streamline update processes for security and functionality.
Automation Capabilities: Reduce manual effort and enhance consistency in IT tasks.
Centralized Management: Standardize OS deployments and application updates.
Integration with Microsoft Products: Seamless operation with existing Microsoft infrastructure.
Hardware and Software Inventory: Comprehensive tracking for assets and resources.
Compliance Reporting: Ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
Remote Control Functions: Enhance support and troubleshooting capabilities.

What benefits should users expect when evaluating Microsoft Configuration Manager?

Decreased Manual Work: Automation reduces time spent on repetitive tasks.
Enhanced Security: Automated patch management keeps systems secure.
Consistent Configurations: Centralized updates ensure uniformity across systems.
Improved Integration: Seamless operation within Microsoft ecosystems boosts productivity.
Comprehensive Oversight: Detailed inventory and reporting tools aid in strategic planning.
Streamlined Support: Remote capabilities improve IT support and user satisfaction.

Microsoft Configuration Manager is widely implemented in organizations to manage Windows workstations and servers. It is essential for deploying operating systems and applications, managing software updates, and conducting hardware and software inventories. The tool is crucial for endpoint and configuration management, ensuring compliance, and automating processes like patching and vulnerability management. Industries such as finance, healthcare, and education rely on Microsoft Configuration Manager to keep systems secure and operational, adapting it to address their specific needs and challenges in maintaining diversified IT environments.

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