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Microsoft System Center Orchestrator vs OpenText Operations Orchestration comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft System Center Orc...
Ranking in Process Automation
25th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
OpenText Operations Orchest...
Ranking in Process Automation
22nd
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) (21st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Process Automation category, the mindshare of Microsoft System Center Orchestrator is 1.0%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Operations Orchestration is 1.1%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Process Automation
 

Featured Reviews

Dan Campeanu - PeerSpot reviewer
Automates tasks and manages multiple servers from a central location
The initial setup was quite complex. It required careful preparation of installation steps, as many tasks were not automated as expected. Special attention was needed to prepare groups, users, and permissions at each step to ensure a smooth setup process. Please do so accurately to avoid having to start over. Challenges encountered during deployment included issues with installation and configuration and difficulties detecting machines and executing tasks as expected. Some solutions were found through trial and error during installation, while others were discovered through recommendations from other users. Despite these challenges, the deployment and rollout of Orchestrator took approximately one and a half months to ensure proper functionality.
HiteshKumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers good automation features to users
Only the tool's support can be a drawback where improvements are needed. The support can be too slow, so we have to wait due to a longer response time. There is also no live access for e-learning purposes, as no one is available on the platform. As time passes, new things are implemented which are easy to access. There is clear documentation of the solution, making it a good product for all. The product's screenshots and concepts are clear. In the tool, the first step is clear, and the second step will be after the third step based on what you need. You can add the screenshots. As the product's documentation is clear, the installation can be done very easily. In the future, I want the tool to offer AI, as it can make it easy for users to get help.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It can manage multiple servers and workstations from a single location."
"Automation is the most valuable feature of the solution."
"In my environment, if I want to shut down all tools in one shot, I can create a workflow and run the workflow to shut down all tools in one go."
"It's very stable. If you ask me for the success rate metrics, it's more than 90% for both."
"The product is good functionality-wise. I am impressed with the tool's flexibility in customization."
"It has reduced the time taken to go to market. In the past, we were struggling with building these integrations, but now the process has sped up and there is an added advantage of quick delivery. In addition, it is an agent-less solution, which provides more flexibility in terms of multiple options."
 

Cons

"I find the Orchestrator UI to be problematic."
"The product's management aspect needs enhancement."
"There were a lot of scalability issues that we initially faced. Whenever I tried to deploy 100-200 endpoints, it became a huge challenge. We had to actually start using other tools like Tivoli Endpoint Management in order to patch the issues."
"The price is an area that should be addressed because the price is high."
"Only the tool's support can be a drawback where improvements are needed."
"The tool's UI needs to be improved. It needs to have better administration features in future releases."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We obtained a license that bundled Windows Server with System Center at no additional cost."
"I give the cost of the solution a five out of ten."
"The cost is very high compared to anything else available."
"The tool is expensive. I rate the tool a six if one is cheap and ten is very expensive."
"I do not have experience with the pricing or licensing of the product."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
29%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft System Center Orchestrator?
It can manage multiple servers and workstations from a single location.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft System Center Orchestrator?
The platform was almost free of cost for us. We obtained a license that bundled Windows Server with System Center at no additional cost.
What needs improvement with Microsoft System Center Orchestrator?
The product's management aspect needs enhancement. It affects the visibility of powerful scripts that were previously accessible. Furthermore, the focus is shifting towards cloud-based features, sp...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Operations Orchestration?
The tool is expensive. I rate the tool a six if one is cheap and ten is very expensive.
What needs improvement with Operations Orchestration?
Only the tool's support can be a drawback where improvements are needed. The support can be too slow, so we have to wait due to a longer response time. There is also no live access for e-learning p...
What advice do you have for others considering Operations Orchestration?
There is a need to maintain the product. I rate the tool a nine out of ten.
 

Also Known As

MS System Center Orchestrator
Micro Focus Operations Orchestration, Operations Orchestration, HPOO, HPE Operations Orchestration
 

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Sample Customers

Information Not Available
Casablanca INT, Internet Initiative Japan, Railway Information Systems, Samsung SDS, and Turkcell.
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