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BMC TrueSight Server Automation vs vCenter Configuration Manager comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Intune
Sponsored
Ranking in Configuration Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
373
Ranking in other categories
Remote Access (2nd), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) (1st), Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) (1st), Microsoft Security Suite (1st)
BMC TrueSight Server Automa...
Ranking in Configuration Management
13th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
vCenter Configuration Manager
Ranking in Configuration Management
16th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Configuration Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 4.9%, down from 10.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of BMC TrueSight Server Automation is 3.8%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of vCenter Configuration Manager is 2.1%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune4.9%
BMC TrueSight Server Automation3.8%
vCenter Configuration Manager2.1%
Other89.2%
Configuration Management
 

Featured Reviews

Varun Mehra - PeerSpot reviewer
Collaboration Support Engineer at a retailer with 11-50 employees
Centralized device management has transformed security and streamlined remote provisioning
One area where Microsoft Intune can improve is the user interface. Sometimes the portal feels a bit complex and not very intuitive, especially for new users, and it can take time to find specific settings. Another point is troubleshooting. While logs are available, the diagnostic policies and sync issues can still be time-consuming and not very straightforward. I also feel that reporting could be more detailed and customizable. The built-in reports are helpful, but for deeper insights, I often need to rely on additional tools. Overall, it is a strong solution, but improving usability and troubleshooting experience would make it even better. While Microsoft Intune works very well within the Microsoft ecosystem, the integration of some third-party tools could be smoother and require less customization. Support is another area that could improve, as sometimes response times can be slow, and resolving complex issues may take longer than expected. In terms of features, I think more advanced automation and built-in remediation options would be helpful since common issues can be fixed automatically without manual intervention.
MN
System Manager at State Bank of India
Achieve cost-effective and efficient operations with automated compliance and patch management
Regarding the patch management feature, I find it perfect in BMC TrueSight Server Automation; however, the only problem is with application software, as operating system patch management is perfect. What I am trying to have is application software running on the server segment. Sometimes they use browsers, PDF readers, and Java, so patching these application or utility software is a challenge due to the large number and the different versions. I have some concerns regarding BMC TrueSight Server Automation that could be improved, particularly in the reporting part. The pending patches report generated after the analysis only reflects the job executed, but in a distributed environment where multiple teams manage servers, central governance requires server status updates driven by servers rather than jobs.
MI
Principal Consultant Engineer at Estarta Solutions
Migration streamlines processes while real-time monitoring opportunities remain
The migration feature of vCenter Configuration Manager is the most loved feature so far. This particular feature is valuable because it is vendor-oriented and works with VMware, which makes your life easy. Regarding system reliability, it is helpful. When you design it for the process, it will help you minimize the downtime, and it will help the reliability of the system. vCenter Configuration Manager has impacted my organization positively, but it's not fully deployed yet; we only use it for one or two tasks, and our team goes back to using the vCenter itself. However, further on, maybe we'll find a use case that will help us use the configuration manager.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Intune makes it possible for us to reach all the endpoints and have them protected at all times."
"The management control feature is the most valuable."
"Among the most valuable features are the Company Portal that is built into Intune, and the update rings so that we can manage what types of future updates the devices get."
"I would say right now that Microsoft Intune is one of the best solutions."
"The central administration con dashboard is very easy to use and provides very good oversight on all that needs to be monitored."
"Implementing Microsoft Intune has provided a more streamlined and consistent method for device management across our multiple domains, effectively consolidating our administrative efforts."
"The most valuable aspect of the product is that we are able to send application deployments and certifications for conditional access."
"Microsoft Intune has positively impacted my organization by providing many benefits."
"If you do not want the hassle of multiple tools and handling multiple vendors, this is your go to solution."
"The overall role of BMC TrueSight Server Automation in managing configuration drift brings return on investment through its automation, which helps save me the time and effort of my operations team."
"The ability to script and create BL packages to perform various functions makes automating our environment relatively easy to do."
"The solution is stable."
"It provides the possibility to manage any type of infrastructure object."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it is agile."
"You can easily get the patching link. Patches can be deployed easily with a single click, making deployment straightforward. This eliminates the need for constant monitoring. You can deploy the necessary patches with one click, ensuring everything is signed correctly, and all issues are resolved."
"With BMC, we even configured applications, like IE or things that were Java-related, and when we scheduled the jobs, it worked fine, saved us time, and there was no need for resources to monitor them."
"The most valuable features of this solution are the ability to manage all of our environments allowing us to have better functionality and high availability."
"My experience managing virtual environments using vCenter Configuration Manager has been quite smooth. Over time, I've observed that there's been a significant local competency built around the product, especially in India, where ESXi and VMware dominate the market. It's evident that vCenter Configuration Center is the preferred management tool in this context, and it's relatively easy to find expertise in the market."
"The interface is very user-friendly and the solution is simple to use."
"Our clients have better knowledge of how they have to provision hardware and when they will need to provision hardware, making for more predictable environments and preventing future problems."
"In India, basically, in the banking sector, we do not use particular open-source products, so the tool is beneficial for us."
"I particularly appreciate the reporting capabilities, as they allow for in-depth analysis of logs and the ability to interpret alerts effectively, enabling informed responses."
"It's a very nice solution for our needs."
"The most valuable feature of vCenter Configuration Manager is the automated processes."
 

Cons

"I assess the stability of the product as low. I have faced downtime crashes and performance issues with Microsoft Intune."
"The tool's tunnel gateway is not very good, making it an area where improvements are required."
"Intune could be improved by expanding its third-party patching capabilities for a more comprehensive solution."
"I think there should be a better tracking of the cell phones used on the Intune."
"I have not been satisfied with it, and I am planning to change it soon. There are a lot of updates coming from Microsoft that suddenly affect our security policies."
"If you have a reporting-extensive company, for example, then you may need to look for other products."
"The reporting dashboard is really limited."
"Microsoft Intune could improve by being more user-friendly and having it geared toward device management. The graphic interface is not very good."
"We would like to see this solution handle more multitasking."
"I would like to see a better methodology for handling REST calls and integration into the APIs."
"In some versions, we do have stability, especially 8.5."
"Jobs were supposed to run automatically and, if there was a failure, it was supposed to fix it. But that was not happening."
"Provisioning needs to be more user-friendly. We were using BladeLogic for provisioning, but due to a lot of issues and complications, we had to stop using provisioning with this tool."
"Cost of ownership can be quite substantial"
"There is no other functionality available to patch the containers that we need to include."
"I would like to see more container integration in the next release of this solution."
"This product is not cheap. I have a yearly license for vCenter and the license is not cheap."
"The snapshot functionality on the solution needs improvement. After renewing the snapshot, all of the production was stuck."
"The technical support is not as responsive as it could be. They are slow to respond to our issues with a resolution."
"They could improve the hybrid-cloud environment and its management, not only for the local host but also including the connection between public and private cloud."
"The cost of this solution should be improved."
"The solution needs to add its own backup system because it has issues integrating with third-party solutions."
"Error reporting should be more precise and descriptive, and there is no way to filter the logs. It would be helpful if its logs analysis can be more detailed, and the logs can be filtered."
"The setup and implementation could probably be better. It does not seem like we should have to do so much manual configuration."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing for Intune and the competitor products are all within the same range, there is no true advantage when it comes to cost."
"It is average. Some of the costs are quite high depending on what the customer currently uses, but overall, it is not bad. I would not say that I would not recommend Intune based on the cost. I definitely would, but they can definitely improve on the cost. So overall, its cost is not bad."
"Its price is in the medium range. It is acceptable because you're paying for the features. I am not aware of any additional costs."
"While Microsoft Intune boasts a wide range of features, its user-friendliness and bundled licensing cost are key considerations for me."
"Microsoft Intune costs about $7 per user per month, which is somewhat on the pricier end. That said, it's a reliable product, so it's fair."
"All security solutions worldwide are expensive. Microsoft has allowed a small scale of features within Microsoft Intune for cost-efficient solutions. If you want the full suite, you need to invest more to gain better security features."
"It is reasonable. When you have Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 license, it is already licensed in that license. So, you could say it is free."
"Existing E5 license holders for M365, Intune, and Azure, receive a free license."
"The product's pricing depends on the number of servers."
"The product is expensive."
"The solution is quite expensive compared to other vendors."
"Licensing is a bit pricey. Be mindful about the components that you need and buy as appropriate."
"We're looking at less than $100,000 USD for this solution."
"It is an expensive product."
"Price-wise, the product is an affordable one. The additional expenses, apart from the licensing costs of the solution, are attached to the support a user wants to receive from vCenter Configuration Manager's end."
"The pricing is mid-range so I rate it a six out of ten."
"The solution comes with three-year support. We have to renew the support annually after the three years are up."
"It is on a yearly basis."
"This product is not cheap. I have a yearly license for vCenter and the license is not cheap."
"It is an expensive solution."
"The price of the solution is expensive. However, it is reasonably priced compared to competitors."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Construction Company
7%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Construction Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business182
Midsize Enterprise62
Large Enterprise183
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise15
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business27
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise20
 

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What needs improvement with BMC TrueSight Server Automation?
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What is your primary use case for BMC TrueSight Server Automation?
My main use case for BMC TrueSight Server Automation is utilizing its features of provisioning, compliance engines, j...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vCenter Configuration Manager?
Nowadays, it is a bit expensive. It's costly, primarily due to the licensing aspect.
What needs improvement with vCenter Configuration Manager?
My impression on the impact of the real-time monitoring features of vCenter Configuration Manager is that it's somewh...
What is your primary use case for vCenter Configuration Manager?
My usual use cases for vCenter Configuration Manager mainly involve migration, shift and lift mainly, and some type o...
 

Also Known As

Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
TrueSight Server Automation, BladeLogic Server Automation, BladeLogic Automation Suite
vCM
 

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Sample Customers

Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
State of Michigan, Fujitsu FSAS, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, SAP
Bank Al Bilad, Thomas-Krenn.AG, Pronto!, Unimed Juiz de Fora
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