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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Configuration Manager and Opsview based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Server Monitoring solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"Automation of operating system, application, and update deployments massively reduces IT operations effort.""I like a lot of the reporting capabilities and baseline configurations.""The solution effectively handles inventory management, deployment, and reporting.""The product is very stable compared to older versions.""One of the standout features of SCCM is its application management capabilities. It allows us to create packages efficiently and deploy them to specific groups within our network. This streamlined process has significantly improved our software distribution workflows.""The technical support is good.""The initial setup is straightforward and not too complicated.""Microsoft has done a good job with authentication solutions, such as single sign-on, or open authentication."

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"The most valuable feature of Opsview is the ability to clone the services when you're monitoring something out of the test setup.""What was very compelling about OpsView was that we could dial out the noise and have meaningful and actionable alerts.""We use this solution for internal monitoring our own cloud platform because we are a public cloud provider. We also use it for monitoring purposes on behalf of our clients.""I am satisfied with the overall product since it works well…It is a stable solution.""It's a good solution. It covers all aspects of monitoring purposes."

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Cons
"Management of Linux devices could be improved.""The solution could improve the functionality for automating, license management. Additionally, more and better-looking reports are needed.""It would be of benefit if Configuration Manager could be connected/integrated with multiple Microsoft Intune subscriptions rather than just one (the current limit).""I currently need to increase my compliance level in the patching processes which this solution could improve on.""SCCM should strive to enhance the accuracy of its reporting functions in order to avoid any issues with incorrect or inaccurate data.""One area of improvement is regarding the patching of Office 365 products. We have some difficulties on this side, and it can be improved.""Not everything is readily available, and there are a lot of commands that are only executable via PowerShell.""It is a bit of an old and outdated product."

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"Some of the graphics on Opsview could be improved.""Pricing and a few certain aspects in the solution needs to be improved.""Maybe the graphical representation can be improved. It can be enhanced for better visualization. It could be a little better. And the graph center can be improved.""Customized reporting can be improved.""In a future release, we would like to have Observ for AI. Any AI and intelligence it can add to the monitoring is obviously beneficial. We would also like to have automated callouts."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Pricing and licensing are horrible. You have to not look at dollar value to use SCCM. It's super-duper expensive but it works. The acquisition cost is expensive, it's labor-intensive. But it works."
  • "Pricing and licensing are a downside of SCCM. It's expensive. I'd have to confirm this, but I think they changed the licensing to core-based instead of socket-based. It's not cheap, because you have to buy the software, you have to buy SQL. Another thing we learned from talking to Microsoft is that they provide you a license for SQL if you run it on the same box as the primary server. If you run it outside that box, you have to buy SQL. Microsoft does recommend you running it on the same box because of performance. But then, in order to run SQL, SCCM, and everything on the same box, you better have some resources. It's an expensive solution. There's no doubt about it."
  • "Overall, I think it's fine. It's pretty much in-line because there are ways to offset it with the Office 365 licensing."
  • "SCCM comes with its own version of SQL Server. If you use that SQL Server with SCCM and don't use it for another applications than you get an SQL Server for free."
  • "The licensing is good because they have various options, depending on what you are looking for."
  • "Pricing is negotiable with Microsoft, depending upon which of their packages you choose."
  • "When you compare this solution with other tools in the market you might actually find a lot of variation in the pricing and that's why people opt for the other tools rather than Microsoft tools."
  • "Its price is okay because it is part of our licensing."
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  • "The solution is not cheap. I think that the pricing is a little bit on the high side."
  • "I would rate pricing a seven out of ten, where ten is the highest price."
  • "The solution is priced similarly to other tools offering similar features."
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    Top Answer:Microsoft Configuration Manager gives different tools in one solution.
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of Opsview is the ability to clone the services when you're monitoring something out of the test setup.
    Top Answer:Some of the graphics on Opsview could be improved.
    Top Answer:Opsview is used to monitor system availability, whether its service is running on disk usage, CPU usage, etc.
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    Also Known As
    Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM )
    Opsview Monitor, Opsview Enterprise
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    Overview

    Microsoft Configuration Manager helps IT manage PCs and servers, keeping software up-to-date, setting configuration and security policies, and monitoring system status while giving employees access to corporate applications on the devices that they choose. When Configuration Manager is integrated with Microsoft Intune, you can manage corporate-connected PCs and Macs along with cloud-based mobile devices running Windows, iOS, and Android, all from a single management console.

    New features of Configuration Manager, such as the support of Windows 10 in-place upgrade, co-management with Microsoft Intune, Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise Servicing Dashboard, integration with Windows Update for Business, and more make deploying and managing Windows easier than ever before.

    Opsview is a modern and scalable SaaS or on-premise monitoring solution that gives your organization full visibility into on-premises and cloud IT infrastructure. It delivers simplified management and a single pane of glass view of your entire IT operations. The solution provides unified insight into dynamic IT operations on premises, in the cloud, or hybrid. Additionally, it can be used either in agent-based or agentless configurations.

    You can use Opsview to monitor:

     Operating systems

     Networks

     Cloud

     VMs

     Containers

     Databases

     Applications

    Opsview Features

    Opsview comes with an array of features, including:

     AutoMonitor express scan: This feature makes it easy for you to keep up with your

    changing IT infrastructure by helping you find new Windows, VMware, and Azure hosts.

     Business service monitoring: This enables you to see the health of all your end-to-end

    business services in real time and in one place.

     Autodiscovery: With this feature you can automatically discover and profile hosts in your environment, which helps you quickly populate information into Opsview for monitoring.

     Network analyzer: Opsview provides you with a complete picture of your company's

    network infrastructure via its Network Topology, Flow Collector, & NetAudit modules.

     Customizable dashboards: Opsview dashboards give you a view of all your monitoring

    metrics in interactive dashboards that are easy to create and maintain.

     Customizable reports: With Opsview, reports connect to the Opsview Data Warehouse and present historical data collected by Opsview. The solution’s out-of-the-box reports include performance, SLA, and events.

     Disaster recovery: Opsview gives your organization peace of mind with its disaster

    recovery by restoring your Opsview system if needed.

     Event handlers: Opsview event handlers allow for automation and proactive monitoring so that your users are not impacted.

     Events viewer: The events viewer feature helps you easily see all the important events in your Opsview system.

     High availability server: Opsview has a high availability monitor that offers protection to ensure that you never lose IT infrastructure visibility.

     Multitenancy: Multitenancy makes it possible for your MSP to give control of Opsview to your end users. It also allows you to create new hosts and roles as well as users while using a secure, private environment.

     Log analytics: This feature allows you to improve logging visibility, reporting, correlation, and alerting.

     SNMP traps: With SNMP traps, you can reduce your network and server load and provide faster service to your customers.

    Opsview Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing Opsview. Some of the biggest advantages the

    solution offers include:

     Extensible: Opsview can be used in agent-based or agentless configurations. In addition, it can sit above multiple monitoring tools, aggregating information into a single pane of glass.

     Scalable: Opsview is very scalable. It can easily scale beyond 10,000 monitored devices via its distributed model that spreads monitoring across many monitoring engines. Its databases may be located on dedicated servers to further distribute load.

     Functional overview: Opsview monitors your IT infrastructure, network and applications, and displays alerts. It is also designed to generate notifications and integrate with your other service management tools.

     Flexible: Opsview has a flexible web framework, allowing dashboards and monitoring views to be easily customized and extended.

     Integration: Easily integrate Opsview Cloud with your current operational tools, including help desks, service management, automation and notification tools

     Automation: Automate the configuration and operation of your IT monitoring system using Opsview’s intrinsic automation capabilities. Allowing you to spend more time on projects that drive your business.

    Opsview Cloud

    Opsview Cloud gives your business 24/7 Saas Monitoring for your entire IT estate. Benefits include:

     Reducing your infrastructure costs

     Realigning your resources to focus on business value IT projects

     Ensuring you have 24/7 monitoring

     Utilizing Opsview experts to provide monitoring best practices/tips and tricks

    Sample Customers
    Bank Alfalah Ltd., Wªrth Handelsges.m.b.H, Dimension Data, Japan Business Systems, St. Lucie County Public Schools, MISC Berhad
    IBM, BT, Cisco, Sky, UPS, Capgemini, Visolit, Fujitsu Services UK, UKCloud, Massachusetts Insitute of Technology, Cornell University, Incomm
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Insurance Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Government11%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Comms Service Provider27%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Healthcare Company9%
    Transportation Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Government9%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise69%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise66%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise36%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Configuration Manager vs. Opsview
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Configuration Manager vs. Opsview and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Microsoft Configuration Manager is ranked 2nd in Server Monitoring with 78 reviews while Opsview is ranked 12th in Server Monitoring with 24 reviews. Microsoft Configuration Manager is rated 8.2, while Opsview is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Microsoft Configuration Manager writes "Seamless system updates, useful integration, and reliable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Opsview writes "Responsive and easy to customize alerts for, while being priced similarly to its competition". Microsoft Configuration Manager is most compared with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, ManageEngine Endpoint Central, Microsoft Intune, BigFix and Tanium, whereas Opsview is most compared with OP5 Monitor, Zabbix, Nagios XI, Instana Infrastructure Monitoring and SCOM. See our Microsoft Configuration Manager vs. Opsview report.

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