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We performed a comparison between BMC TrueSight Orchestration and F5 BIG-IQ based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Process Automation solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed BMC TrueSight Orchestration vs. F5 BIG-IQ Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"This solution is scalable.""The automation helps in payment transactions through BHIM app. The BMC helps in smooth clearance of all payments without using MasterCard or Visa. The solution is ready to use, and there is no need for customization or resources. We can complete integration over cloud and on-premise, and even using mainframes. The automation are secure through BMC TrueSight Orchestration.""The best feature of BMC TrueSight Orchestration is the number of integrated mechanisms it provides.""The best thing about TrueSight is the user interface, which is intuitive and easy to use. It supports accessibility and exporting, so we can output to the format we require. We can use TrueSight to integrate nearly any other product. I can't think of another product that can match this functionality. We also have Microsoft Orchestrator, but it can't match BMC TrueSight Orchestration.""The initial setup is easy. The deployment was done in an hour.""We particularly like the integration functionality of this solution. This product is open API, which means that it can be integrated with any solution from any other brand.""The product has a very good triggering mechanism.""We can implement compliance standards with the solution. You can also do patching so that the environment is compliant and secure from external threats and hacking. We can provision multiple systems with the help of predefined templates that the organization has forwarded us. The solution’s users can also integrate multiple products which can be either BMC or non-BMC. There are numerous possibilities that can be done with server automation"

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"Features like AFM, the gateway, and Global DNS are the coolest features that save work for us.""F5 BIG-IQ has always provided us with great support.""Scalability: To move from larger boxes to smaller boxes, along with virtualization. So, we are not locked into a particular size.""The reporting feature is quite good.""The GUI is fine, at least from an engineer's perspective.""F5 BIG-IQ is a central management system for the BIG-IP.""The backup, monitoring and logging are the best features.""The most valuable features are load balancing and WAF."

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Cons
"BMC TrueSight Orchestration could improve by providing some visibility on how the workflows are progressing.""The architecture of this solution needs improvement, it is very complicated. It creates a lot of problems in our environment. Most of the time I am trying to find and solve the problem.""It would be helpful if TrueSight could log errors in a better format. I would also like to see more connector support. Let's say I have a third-party vendor that I need to integrate with Ansible. It would be helpful if BMC announced a specific connector for that. I've encountered situations where I need to work with scripts or find another way to integrate a particular product with TrueSight Orchestration. BMC already supports many products. For example, we have a connector for Ansible, but I think it needs to be improved some.""BMC TrueSight Orchestration is difficult to understand. It's not very user-friendly.""We are aiming for AI automation and look for support from BMC. The features are currently missing but we are hoping for some upgrade in this matter.""Regarding scalability, the architecture does not allow you to add additional servers just able to use two application servers, so it's not scalable.""The solution should move to the cloud. Every application from the BMC is on the container and moving to the cloud. There is also a number of limitations for the smart reporting feature of the TrueSight server which is not working in sync. We did not get any satisfactory reply from BMC on that note. We are not able to do the real-time sync between HSA and non-HSA service reporting tools and the actual application tools.""At present this solution is only available to be hosted on-premises, which can cause network issues when integration with cloud-based software is attempted."

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"Sometimes the solution does not work.""F5 BIG-IQ is a complex solution, and it cannot manage everything related to BIG-IPs.""I had trouble with high availability deployment in my environment.""The solution's rSeries has been made free, and iSeries should be made free as well.""They could use YAML or JSON if they wanted to make it a little bit easier for us.""There are a lot of scripts available on the internet for people who know how to use them, but with a graphical interface, it would be easier for new users.""The shell, kernel, or Linux has something like a delay, especially with the Virtual Edition, when you are trying to implement it in the cloud and you want to access it remotely with web management. It would be great if they could improve their kernel. It was difficult for me, especially when I got started with BIG-IP. I was struggling to find which commands work with it. If you want to work with it, you have to be a Linux guy.""Integration with VAS is something that they need to work on."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Licensing is per lot, or per agent — one agent is one license."
  • "There is a huge cost saving with BMC TrueSight compared to other solutions."
  • "Regarding pricing, it comes with the package when you buy the server automation. But it's made depending on some agreements for companies, of which I don't know the clause."
  • "Licensing is available in different ways and depends on data being consumed by users and nodes being operated."
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  • "I would like the product to be cheaper."
  • "There is only one licensing fee for F5 BIG-IQ and everything is included in the price."
  • "F5 BIG-IQ is a cheap solution."
  • "Users have to pay an annual subscription fee for the solution's iSeries."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The automation helps in payment transactions through BHIM app. The BMC helps in smooth clearance of all payments without using MasterCard or Visa. The solution is ready to use, and there is no need… more »
    Top Answer:We are aiming for AI automation and look for support from BMC. The features are currently missing but we are hoping for some upgrade in this matter.
    Top Answer:BMC TrueSight is majorly used for database backup and auto remediation for the networks. It is also used for server provisioning.
    Top Answer:F5 BIG-IQ is a central management system for the BIG-IP.
    Top Answer:F5 BIG-IQ is a complex solution, and it cannot manage everything related to BIG-IPs. It's a little bit complex with respect to statistics gathering.
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    Also Known As
    TrueSight Orchestration, Atrium Orchestrator
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    Overview

    IT process automation can significantly lower the cost of IT delivery and reduce the risk associated with manual interactions. BMC Atrium Orchestrator automates common, repeatable tasks to improve quality of service across the board.

    • Move from reactive, manual handling of requests to a fully automated system
    • Deliver consistent task and automation workflow results
    • Automate data collection for audit compliance
    • Align with best practices
    • Free up IT resources

    F5® BIG-IQ® Centralized Management provides a unified point of visibility and control for the entire F5 portfolio, ensuring administrators remain aware on the pulse of F5 devices, modules, and licenses and enabling them to deliver optimal application availability, performance, and security.

    BIG-IQ manages policies,licenses, SSL certificates, BIG-IP images, and configurations for F5 appliances and for the following BIG-IP moduals across hardware and virtual editions:

    • BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager™ (LTM)
    • F5 Advanced Web Application Firewall™ (WAF)
    • BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager™ (AFM)
    • F5 SSL Orchestrator®
    • F5 DDoS Hybrid Defender®
    • BIG-IP Access Policy Manager® (APM)
    • F5 Secure Web Gateway Services
    • BIG-IP DNS
    Sample Customers
    Ameritas, Buckeye Partners, KNAB, Dex Media, News UK
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Government8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Insurance Company9%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise56%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise71%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business58%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise73%
    Buyer's Guide
    BMC TrueSight Orchestration vs. F5 BIG-IQ
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about BMC TrueSight Orchestration vs. F5 BIG-IQ and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    BMC TrueSight Orchestration is ranked 15th in Process Automation with 9 reviews while F5 BIG-IQ is ranked 22nd in Process Automation with 12 reviews. BMC TrueSight Orchestration is rated 8.0, while F5 BIG-IQ is rated 7.4. The top reviewer of BMC TrueSight Orchestration writes "An orchestration tool to automate the end-to-end process with a need to improve its user experience". On the other hand, the top reviewer of F5 BIG-IQ writes "A central management system to manage and monitor a bunch of different BIG-IP devices". BMC TrueSight Orchestration is most compared with Control-M, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, ServiceNow Orchestration, CA Process Automation and Camunda, whereas F5 BIG-IQ is most compared with ServiceNow Orchestration. See our BMC TrueSight Orchestration vs. F5 BIG-IQ report.

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