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IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager vs Microsoft SMS comparison

IBM and Microsoft are both solutions in the Software Distribution category. IBM is ranked #7, while Microsoft is ranked #4. IBM holds a 1.4% mindshare in SD, compared to Microsoft’s 22.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.
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100% willing to recommend
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM Tivoli Configuration Ma...
Ranking in Software Distribution
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft SMS
Ranking in Software Distribution
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Software Distribution category, the mindshare of IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager is 1.4%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft SMS is 22.3%, up from 20.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Distribution
 

Featured Reviews

Megha Rastogi - PeerSpot reviewer
Responsive support, reliable, and scalable
IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager is used for complete database storage The user interface of IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager could improve. You have to know the full UI before you can manage it properly. I have been using IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager for approximately 10 years. IBM Tivoli…
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NK
Reliable, stable, and free with our subscription
We use Microsoft Authenticator as well as Microsoft SMS Authenticator. Normally, we enable MFA for all users who have email access and application access. Users can choose which authenticator they want to use. Based on their convenience, they enable Microsoft Authenticator or Microsoft SMS…
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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

"I have found IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager to be scalable."
"It has been working for us, and it has never been down so far."
 

Cons

"The user interface of IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager could improve. You have to know the full UI before you can manage it properly."
"Its dashboard can be improved and made a little bit better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It comes free with the Microsoft account. We have a yearly agreement, and all products are covered under it."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
19%
Retailer
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
University
8%
 

Company Size

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Also Known As

Tivoli Configuration Manager
Microsoft Systems Management Server, MS SMS
 

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Overview

IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager V4.2 provides software distribution and hardware and software inventory capability in a multiplatform environment. Tivoli Configuration Manager V4.2 can help enable you to: Scan hardware and software to determine which enterprise assets are part of your inventory, Reduce the time and effort in installing and configuring your network population by centralizing and automating the distribution of software across your enterprise, Automate and schedule software distribution and inventory operations, Monitor system and configuration changes, Manage the desired state of all elements of your network, Manage your enterprise environments across firewalls and Extend the scope of your managed network to include pervasive devices, such as personal digital assistants (PDAs).
Shopfloor management solution that provides simple to understand, real time graphical view of work requirements set against the actual working capacity of the machine tools.
 

Sample Customers

Bendigo Community Telco
Curtin University, MyCNX, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kecioren Municipality, Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing, Delphi Automotive, Turkcell, Arcoflex Automation Solutions, Atasun Optik
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