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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
371
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
12th
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
15th
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 May 2026, in the Configuration Management category, the mindshare of Microsoft Intune is 5.4%, down from 10.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of BMC TrueSight Server Automation is 3.9%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of vCenter Configuration Manager is 2.0%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Intune5.4%
BMC TrueSight Server Automation3.9%
vCenter Configuration Manager2.0%
Other88.7%
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

"We are able to deliver applications fast to our mobile workloads so that users can make use of it instantly."
"I particularly appreciate the administration and security features, which can be deployed easily."
"The feature of remotely wiping devices in Microsoft Intune is what I prefer the most."
"Microsoft Tech Support is good, providing solid support."
"We have definitely seen a good return on investment, as it has saved a good amount of time in device setup and support, reducing manual effort by around forty to fifty percent and also fewer on-site interventions since most issues are handled remotely."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Intune is that it is more of a one-stop shop, providing an easier experience."
"Since the introduction of Microsoft Intune, we have had the problem completely taken care of."
"It's cloud-based with no need for on-premise infrastructure, you can access it anywhere and start working on it, and you will have the record of data in your hand anytime if you need it quickly."
"BladeLogic lets users view the filesystem with minimal authorization to the server."
"Server Automation's best feature is automated patching. It also helps us automate compliance and report generation. We can even integrate TrueSight Server Automation with a vulnerability management solution to remedy vulnerabilities by applying patches, deploying scripts, or changing registry entries."
"Versatile capabilities in deployment and releasing of software products."
"It makes deployment easier and allows us to put restrictions on the server using role-based authorization."
"If you do not want the hassle of multiple tools and handling multiple vendors, this is your go to solution."
"Technical support is good."
"The stability of this solution seems to be good; so far, the automation we do in the background has run on schedule, and the functionality is really good."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it is agile."
"It is a stable solution."
"The features are easy to handle and straightforward."
"Technical support is perfect."
"I have used many different platforms during my career but the solution has always stood out."
"In India, basically, in the banking sector, we do not use particular open-source products, so the tool is beneficial for us."
"The most valuable features of vCenter Configuration Manager are highly mature technology."
"vCenter Configuration Manager is a very good product, it works well."
"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."
 

Cons

"I would like more clarity on how Intune is migrating control from Active Directory group policies, especially as we move over to Windows 11. It seems inefficient to manage some settings in Active Directory and others in Intune."
"Intune's server management could be better. If it could incorporate more features from System Center into Intune's Configuration Manager, it would be beneficial."
"Microsoft Intune lags market leaders, such as Apperian, in its MAM capabilities."
"It's the granularity: 'Is your firewall on? Is BitLocker on?' It's not amazing granularity. But I've looked into other products, like Duo, and they're all similar."
"I find the price for Microsoft Intune too high, which represents an area for improvement in Microsoft's pricing model."
"The backend of Microsoft Intune needs to be improved. We have seen a little bit of delay as compared to other MDM solutions. That needs to be improved. A little bit more granularity should also be added"
"Intune needs to incorporate more tools to reduce the number of third-party applications we rely on."
"The technical support from Microsoft is not good, they take a long time to respond to a case and they do not update you on what is happening on a case."
"We've had to increase RAM and CPU processing in order to alleviate some of the sluggishness during patching."
"We would like to see this solution handle more multitasking."
"The number of APIs available within the tool needs improvement."
"Another area for improvement is group scheduling if I'm trying to do all the servers. For example, if I want to do all the 2012 Servers - since the patches are the same for all of them - I can't do so."
"More use cases can be automated. The user interface of BMC TrueSight Server Automation could benefit from enhancements, as it currently lacks refinement."
"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."
"I would like to see more container integration in the next release of this solution."
"In some versions, we do have stability, especially 8.5."
"The price could be reduced."
"Configuration Manager's reporting could be better. I need to use a third-party reporting solution to get the details. They could add reporting features similar to RVTools."
"The solution should allow for more customization."
"The reporting could be improved."
"There are some complexities within the system center."
"The VxRail configuration is very complicated and a little bit too difficult to guess what the final product is going to be."
"Error reporting should be more precise and descriptive, and there is no way to filter the logs."
"It is not so user-friendly that you can just start the host and everything works."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a license needed for this solution and it is either included in one of the enterprise license agreements. Microsoft licensing is a mathematical institute, it could be quite complex. We tend to ask specialized organizations to research what the most profitable way it would be for us to use licenses in the organizations."
"I rate Intune five out of 10 for pricing. It's expensive."
"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."
"It's affordable for the protection it gives. There are no additional costs."
"It is cheap, but as compared to Google, it is costly. Google is cheaper, but quality-wise, Microsoft Intune is better."
"My team members bundled it together with their Microsoft solutions, including Microsoft 365 and related products."
"If you're ever going to buy an Office 365 environment, then pricing is reasonable given all that it does, but if you're not, then you might find the pricing expensive."
"While Microsoft charges for actual usage, it lacks discount options."
"We're looking at less than $100,000 USD for this solution."
"The product's pricing depends on the number of servers."
"The solution is quite expensive compared to other vendors."
"The product is expensive."
"Licensing is a bit pricey. Be mindful about the components that you need and buy as appropriate."
"The price of the solution is expensive."
"It is an expensive solution."
"The product is highly-priced."
"It is an expensive product."
"The price of the solution is too expensive for us and we are looking to move to another solution."
"The product price and licensing fees are reasonable, especially when compared to other products in the market."
"The solution is quite expensive."
"This product is not cheap. I have a yearly license for vCenter and the license is not cheap."
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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 Business179
Midsize Enterprise61
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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