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BMC Patrol [EOL]
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IBM Tivoli NetCool
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81% willing to recommend
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OpenText Network Node Manager i
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95% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between BMC Patrol [EOL], IBM Tivoli NetCool, and OpenText Network Node Manager i based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Featured Review
Ranjith Kumar
It was a monitoring tool with useful features such as database lining for intelligent alerts, but the coupling of it with BMC BPPM caused issues such as data loss.
OmBachu
Good instrumentation and data gathering
Tivoli NetCool allows us to grasp a lot of data that can be applied toward predictive analytics and auto-remediation.
Anonymous User
Researched IBM Tivoli NetCool but chose OpenText Network Node Manager i: We can provide external customers with the ability to monitor their devices. There are scalability and performance issues.
The benefit is that we are able to use some features and we can provide external customers with the ability to monitor their devices. It has... Read more →
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  • "Customers are required to pay a licensing fee."
  • "Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
  • "It costs around 100k for every ten servers, which is lower than similar products from other vendors."
  • "The price of the product is too expensive."

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  • "The solution is priced mid-range compared to the competition."
  • "I wasn't involved in the pricing, but I think it's quite expensive."
  • "It's an expensive solution."
  • "The solution is quite expensive."
  • "It is more inexpensive than other products in the market."

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    What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?
    Top Answer:I have worked from 1973 with all kind of systems in large enterprises across the world. And have experience with all… more »
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    What do you like most about IBM Tivoli NetCool?
    Top Answer:The tool had many built-in automation capabilities.
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    What needs improvement with IBM Tivoli NetCool?
    Top Answer:There are problems with the latest security requirements because many things have changed in recent years, and now the… more »
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    What do you like most about Micro Focus Network Node Manager?
    Top Answer:The platform has good stability.
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    What needs improvement with Micro Focus Network Node Manager?
    Top Answer:They should add AI options in the product's next release.
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    What is your primary use case for Micro Focus Network Node Manager?
    Top Answer:We use the product monitoring network infrastructure, interfaces, and devices.
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    Ranking
    Unranked
    In Network Management Applications
    8th
    out of 32 in Network Management Applications
    Views
    874
    Comparisons
    277
    Reviews
    5
    Average Words per Review
    443
    Rating
    7.8
    13th
    out of 32 in Network Management Applications
    Views
    555
    Comparisons
    311
    Reviews
    4
    Average Words per Review
    449
    Rating
    7.8
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Patrol
    Tivoli NetCool
    Micro Focus Network Node Manager, Network Node Manager, HPE Network Node Manager
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    IBM
    OpenText
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    Overview
    Centralizes management of systems, networks and applications through one point of control. Expands enterprise management capabilities through proactive event monitoring and management.
    IBM Tivoli Netcool delivers near real-time, consolidated event management across business infrastructure, data centers, complex networks and IT domains. The software provides full management and automation to help you deliver continuous uptime of business services and applications.
    OpenText Network Node Manager i (NNMi) delivers powerful capabilities enabling NOCs to manage modern networks. NNMi Smart Plug-ins expand NNMi into specialized environments, helping your team reduce time to resolve issues. NNMi is a core component of Network Operations Management.
    Sample Customers
    Alshaya, AtTask customer story video, BNY Mellon, Dell, Florida Hospital, Mitchell International
    Claranet, Consolidated Communications, Telus, €sterreichische Bundesbahnen (€BB), Telekom Srbija, Bendigo Community Telco, Capgemini, Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB)
    IPC, Exelon, VivaCom, 
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    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company23%
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Comms Service Provider5%
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider25%
    Energy/Utilities Company25%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Retailer8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Government10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business50%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise33%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise6%
    Large Enterprise68%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise4%
    Large Enterprise52%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise58%
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