We performed a comparison between IBM Tivoli NetCool and OpenText Network Node Manager i based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Network Management Applications solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The feature I have found most valuable with NetCool is how it collaborates all the alarms, and then it does a predictive analysis, providing a consolidated alarm view and management."
"Tivoli NetCool allows us to grasp a lot of data that can be applied toward predictive analytics and auto-remediation."
"NetCool has a huge database that can collect and process about one million alarms a day."
"It's very easy to use."
"The scalability of monitoring, the breadth of supported network components, the scale of the number of monitoring events, and the flexibility in customization make this a well-rounded product."
"It's very easy to use."
"Anything is possible with Tivoli. It's quite a robust system."
"The solution has very good integration capabilities."
"If you install one node on Network Node Manager and want to scale it up, it's pretty easy to create more nodes."
"Most valuable function would have to the internal causal engine and its root cause analyzer which keep us updated on critical errors and incidents in our network environment."
"We do not have any issues stability-wise."
"The platform has good stability."
"Our monitoring and network teams of less than 100 people use this solution. The availability and fault monitoring are good."
"A good enterprise-level solution."
"Real time network monitoring application: It is very stable, which provides quick root cause analysis (RCA) for any network faults."
"Topology creation is the most valuable feature."
"Tivoli NetCool's has medium scalability - there are some problems with its replications not being mature."
"Customization and integration that you need to do to make the product fit your needs is very complex. It is not a product that somebody could easily pick up without any prior training or experience."
"The solution is too expensive."
"The solution is not user-friendly."
"The installation could be simplified, and technical support could be faster."
"In terms of improvement, I would like to see more AIOps, Artificial Intelligent Operations in the next release. IBM develops new features for Power BI or Cognos Analytics, which is good. As of now, we use Cognos Analytics, we are not using Power BI. They have the Insight concept but we don't like that."
"UI is outdated, very old legacy."
"The installation could be simplified, and technical support could be faster."
"The way the solution currently works means I'm not able to customize my own reports."
"When I open a ticket, usually they respond very late. Some of the people I negotiate with seem undertrained."
"They should add AI options in the product's next release."
"Only to improve the GUI."
"The dashboards are not customizable and it's not user-friendly."
"The solution should integrate with NAC servers."
"The resources utilized could be a bit higher, and that is one of the challenges that isn't optimized"
"As the technologies evolve, also these solutions or the monitoring tools should evolve to cover the progress in technology, including capabilities related to monitoring of virtualized devices today, as the DNS is on the table in this way."
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IBM Tivoli NetCool is ranked 8th in Network Management Applications with 5 reviews while OpenText Network Node Manager i is ranked 9th in Network Management Applications with 5 reviews. IBM Tivoli NetCool is rated 7.6, while OpenText Network Node Manager i is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of IBM Tivoli NetCool writes "Provides useful customization features and a vast set of integrations and plug-ins". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenText Network Node Manager i writes "Great monitoring and management tool for devices (multiple vendors) within an infra, but the topology maps can be clumsy". IBM Tivoli NetCool is most compared with SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager, HPE Intelligent Management Center, Moogsoft, Cisco DNA Center and DX Spectrum, whereas OpenText Network Node Manager i is most compared with SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager, Cisco DNA Center, Fortinet FortiManager and DX Spectrum. See our IBM Tivoli NetCool vs. OpenText Network Node Manager i report.
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I have excellent experiences with HP Network Node Manager.
A mature tool with good human Interface - reducing Errors.
The choice between 2 which both are not that friendly.... Guess it is really up to
what your requirements are. Netcool is a very good system and very
flexible, as where HP is somewhat limited. The only thing with IBM is that
it is bloody expensive and they are arrogant. If you don't spend enough they
will not help. So again, comes down to the requirements and wishes, the
organisation where it needs to be implemented and the level of self support
an organisation can provide themselves....
There are more alternatives out there...
On youtube the IBM service management highlights how Mibtree uses IBM Netcool Operations Insight with Analytics to provide better insights and better understand IT operations and support for their customer's IT Operations. On the other hand, HP enterprise business talks about bringing value to customers with HP Network Node Manager. So then you can compare easier I think.
BR
Shadi
Based on my experience I would suggest you for Entuity - EYE which got perfect features required for a Network monitoring tool requirement. Feature like In-Depth Real time monitoring, Flows, Network Maps, Inventory Management, Event Management, easy to integrate.
If you have not heared from SevOne and have been in contact with them.
Please do, It will save you a lot of money and you will be the champ
forever.
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THX, Ronald Jansen