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IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager vs Symantec Ghost Solution Suite comparison

IBM and Broadcom are both solutions in the Software Distribution category. IBM is ranked #7, while Broadcom is ranked #5. IBM holds a 1.4% mindshare in SD, compared to Broadcom’s 10.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.
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100% willing to recommend
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50% 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
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Symantec Ghost Solution Suite
Ranking in Software Distribution
5th
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
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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 Symantec Ghost Solution Suite is 10.9%, up from 10.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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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it_user5700 - PeerSpot reviewer
I mainly use it to create and deploy images using bootable disks and USB devices.
Love this solution for imaging machines quickly and easily. I mainly use it to create and deploy images using bootable disks and USB devices and it works very well for me. I know it has a lot more functionality but I haven't gotten in to that yet.
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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).

Symantec Ghost Solution Suite is an industry leading and award winning solution for imaging and deploying desktops, laptops, tablets, and servers. From a single management console, you can quickly and easily migrate to the latest operating systems, inventory machines, deploy software, and perform custom configurations across multiple hardware platforms and OS types including Windows, Mac, and Linux. Symantec Ghost Solution Suite 3.1 includes the Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 console and its core capabilities while adding key functionality from Ghost Solution Suite 2.5 including Ghost Cast Server, DeployAnywhere, Recovery Kit, and a streamlined no-cost database installation.

 

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