SCSM's valuable features include seamless integration with Microsoft suites, a user-friendly interface, and efficient activity management. Users appreciate its comprehensive ticketing system, robust incident reporting, and automated processes. SCSM excels in remote access, email updates, and security patches. Its integration with ITIL frameworks enhances change and request management. The platform supports scalability, various deployment models, and provides operational efficiencies, such as remote tool functionality and support for Microsoft environments. Reporting and analysis services are highly valued.
- "If it is correctly configured, you can access and give service quickly to all the end users."
- "If it is correctly configured, you can access and give service quickly to all the end users."
- "SCCM provides remote tool functionality, which is not in Intune."
SCSM faces challenges with its user interface and customization capabilities. Users find the self-service portal inadequate and suggest enhancing mobile compatibility. Integration with other systems is complex, particularly with cloud and open-source tools. Reporting features are cumbersome, requiring SQL skills. Stability issues such as system crashes persist. Patch management and support are lacking. The setup and deployment process is difficult. Pricing concerns are prevalent, with high costs being a deterrent for many users.
- "Our office is looking for maybe getting out of SCSM and getting a service desk solution outside of Microsoft."
- "It has not helped reduce the burden on IT resources."
- "Although some engineers at Microsoft are good, the support often lacks expertise, and response times are slow."
