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Responsive support, reliable, and scalable
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I mainly use it to create and deploy images using bootable disks and USB devices.
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What do you like most about IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager?
Top Answer:I have found IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager to be scalable.
What needs improvement with IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager?
Top Answer:The user interface of IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager could improve. You have to know the full UI before you can manage it properly.
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Top Answer:IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager is used for complete database storage.
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Overview
IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager V4.2 provides software distribution and hardware and software inventory capability in a multiplatform environment. Tivoli Configuration Manager V4.2 can help enable you to: Scan hardware and software to determine which enterprise assets are part of your inventory, Reduce the time and effort in installing and configuring your network population by centralizing and automating the distribution of software across your enterprise, Automate and schedule software distribution and inventory operations, Monitor system and configuration changes, Manage the desired state of all elements of your network, Manage your enterprise environments across firewalls and Extend the scope of your managed network to include pervasive devices, such as personal digital assistants (PDAs).

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.

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IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager is ranked 6th in Software Distribution with 1 review while Symantec Ghost Solution Suite is ranked 5th in Software Distribution. IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager is rated 8.0, while Symantec Ghost Solution Suite is rated 7.0. The top reviewer of IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager writes "Responsive support, reliable, and scalable". 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". IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager is most compared with , whereas Symantec Ghost Solution Suite is most compared with EMCO MSI Package Builder.

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