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BMC Helix Discovery

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3,435 views|1,672 comparisons
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Dell License Manager (DLM)

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IT Asset Management
April 2024
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We performed a comparison between BMC Helix Discovery and Dell License Manager (DLM) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Shahriyar Atayev
Good reporting, security, and works in multi-cloud environments
BMC Helix Discovery has improved our work. For example, with the solution, software and assets are now clear. It is very simple to sort assets and... Read more →
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  • "BMC is available for a reasonable price compared to ServiceNow — it's half the price."
  • "The price was fair compared to competitors. BMC is very affordable. There are optional consulting services to assist with implementation."
  • "We are on a three-year agreement with BMC Helix Discovery to use the solution. There are not any additional fees other than the standard license."
  • "You need a license to use BMC Helix Discovery. The license is paid yearly, though I have no idea how much it costs."
  • "The licenses are very complex and quite costly."
  • "The solution offers yearly licenses."
  • "The licensing fee is very low."
  • "We have a perpetual license for the solution."

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    What do you like most about BMC Helix Discovery?
    Top Answer:The tool's accuracy of the results we receive looks promising in general. Its values are more than 95 percent accurate compared to other clients or different tools. I would say that Discovery offers a… more »
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BMC Helix Discovery?
    Top Answer:The solution is really expensive. We have a yearly license model. If we want to do anything extra, we have to pay extra costs.
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    What needs improvement with BMC Helix Discovery?
    Top Answer:The product falls short compared to storage discovery mechanisms offered by Tenable or ServiceNow ITOM. In the market, there are various applications available that provide different sets of features… more »
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    Ranking
    2nd
    out of 48 in IT Asset Management
    Views
    3,435
    Comparisons
    1,672
    Reviews
    14
    Average Words per Review
    471
    Rating
    8.3
    13th
    out of 24 in License Management
    Views
    96
    Comparisons
    74
    Reviews
    0
    Average Words per Review
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    Also Known As
    Discovery, ADDM, Atrium Discovery & Dependency Mapping
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    Overview

    BMC Discovery, formerly ADDM, is a digital enterprise management solution that automates asset discovery and application dependency mapping to build a holistic view of all your data center assets and the relationships between them. 

    Dell License Manager is a one-to-many license deployment and reporting tool for integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC), Chassis Management Controller (CMC), and other licenses. License Manager can also inventory licensable systems to report the licensing status and currently enabled management controller feature level. This article provides an overview of usage as well as the latest revision of License Manager.
    Sample Customers
    Windstream Communications, News UK, Mercator Group, Wageningen University and Research Centre (WUR)
    Imerys, Dayco, Wayne Fueling Systems, The Center for Space Simulator Development and Personnel Training (CSD&PT), eLongNet Information Technology, Grupo Dutriz, FFR Merchandising, Seminole County Public Schools, Public Utility Commission of Texas
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Retailer20%
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Manufacturing Company20%
    Non Profit10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government7%
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    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise72%
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    April 2024
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    BMC Helix Discovery is ranked 2nd in IT Asset Management with 19 reviews while Dell License Manager (DLM) is ranked 13th in License Management. BMC Helix Discovery is rated 8.4, while Dell License Manager (DLM) is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of BMC Helix Discovery writes "Very stable, fast, and powerful with valuable inventory management features". On the other hand, BMC Helix Discovery is most compared with ServiceNow, BMC Remedy , Device42, ServiceNow Discovery and Qualys VMDR, whereas Dell License Manager (DLM) is most compared with .

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