

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.
It saves probably more than 50% of the time that would have been required, likely around 75%.
I rate their support and customer service with ConnectWise as good, as their support team is quick to answer chat requests.
Their response time and first-level support quality need improvement.
For technical support from Microsoft, I would rate them a nine.
The product is suitable for our size, handling 800 devices.
There were misconfigurations by our team rather than issues with the product itself.
The pricing for ConnectWise RMM is reasonable.
A better command line interface for Microsoft Configuration Manager would be an additional feature I would to see in the future to make it closer to a perfect score.
Improvements are needed for servers. Servers are still not getting it properly, so we could add the servers in Microsoft Configuration Manager for things such as OS deployment and Autopilot as well.
The setup cost is considered sufficient.
The pricing for Microsoft Configuration Manager is okay for me.
The ability to do deployments through ConnectWise RMM's scripting features allows us to deploy new software or monitor the status of antivirus or system protection software, presenting another measurable benefit for us regarding ROI.
The most valuable features I find in Microsoft Configuration Manager are mostly patching, deploying software, deploying images, and running custom scripts.
Remote management capabilities are useful if the user is not providing access; we can use the backend users to update the group policy and sync the devices.
The product valuable for deployment recovery.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Configuration Manager | 4.4% |
| ConnectWise RMM | 0.7% |
| Other | 94.9% |

| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 20 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 13 |
| Large Enterprise | 64 |
ConnectWise RMM is designed to let you remotely monitor and manage as many endpoints as you can close. Combined with the benefits of our unparalleled Network Operations Center (NOC), our proprietary IntelliMon software spares your tech’s time by automating the ticketing and alerting process, filtering out false positives and producing actionable tickets.
Microsoft Configuration Manager streamlines IT management with features such as software deployment, patch management, and automation, centralizing operations for Windows environments. Integration with Microsoft products allows efficient oversight of workstations and servers.
Microsoft Configuration Manager provides comprehensive IT management, offering software deployment, patch management, and application pushing. Automation reduces manual tasks, ensuring consistency across systems. Centralized management enables standardized OS deployments, application updates, and configuration integrity. Integration with Microsoft products facilitates seamless operations, while hardware and software inventory, compliance reporting, and remote control functions enhance IT management. Users seek improvements in application deployment for those without deep scripting knowledge and desire better WSUS control, PowerShell and Intune integration, Linux compatibility, and user interface enhancements. Performance improvements are requested for remote user management and third-party application support.
What features enhance Microsoft Configuration Manager?Microsoft Configuration Manager is widely implemented in organizations to manage Windows workstations and servers. It is essential for deploying operating systems and applications, managing software updates, and conducting hardware and software inventories. The tool is crucial for endpoint and configuration management, ensuring compliance, and automating processes like patching and vulnerability management. Industries such as finance, healthcare, and education rely on Microsoft Configuration Manager to keep systems secure and operational, adapting it to address their specific needs and challenges in maintaining diversified IT environments.
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