Microsoft SMS vs Symantec Ghost Solution Suite comparison

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    Also Known As
    Microsoft Systems Management Server, MS SMS
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    Overview
    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.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    Curtin University, MyCNX, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kecioren Municipality, Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing, Delphi Automotive, Turkcell, Arcoflex Automation Solutions, Atasun Optik
    24 HourFitness, BDO Israel, and Citizens Business Bank.
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Construction Company11%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Retailer7%
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    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise48%
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    Microsoft SMS is ranked 4th in Software Distribution while Symantec Ghost Solution Suite is ranked 5th in Software Distribution. Microsoft SMS is rated 8.0, while Symantec Ghost Solution Suite is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft SMS writes "Reliable, stable, and free with our subscription". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Symantec Ghost Solution Suite writes "I mainly use it to create and deploy images using bootable disks and USB devices". Microsoft SMS is most compared with EMCO MSI Package Builder and EMCO Remote Installer, whereas Symantec Ghost Solution Suite is most compared with EMCO MSI Package Builder.

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