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BMC Atrium CMDB vs IBM Tivoli CMDB comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

BMC Atrium CMDB
Ranking in Configuration Management Databases
5th
Average Rating
9.2
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM Tivoli CMDB
Ranking in Configuration Management Databases
6th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Configuration Management Databases category, the mindshare of BMC Atrium CMDB is 9.1%, down from 13.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Tivoli CMDB is 10.8%, up from 9.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Configuration Management Databases
 

Featured Reviews

Yousef Bayari - PeerSpot reviewer
Serves as a repository for storing configuration items, encompassing both physical and logical entities
The main feature is the relational model database, where you define relationships between CIs. Being able to establish CI relationships and building a service model is a key aspect of CMDB. Additionally, the traditional features of asset management, such as tracking assets through attributes, location, and ownership (both organizational and individual), are also part of it. On top of these, the CI model, which handles relationships and service models, is pivotal.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Government
11%
Educational Organization
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
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Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BMC Atrium CMDB?
The main feature is the relational model database, where you define relationships between CIs. Being able to establish CI relationships and building a service model is a key aspect of CMDB.
What needs improvement with BMC Atrium CMDB?
Recently, improvements have been more focused on the interface side. The core code itself is stable. For instance, there's been a transition from using Flash on the interface to more modern externa...
What is your primary use case for BMC Atrium CMDB?
The Atrium CMDB is where you would store all your configuration items, whether they're physical or logical. For example, server PCs, routers, switches, and other network devices, as well as the sof...
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Also Known As

Atrium CMDB
Tivoli CMDB
 

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Sample Customers

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NovaTec, FEI, Cbeyond
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