IBM Tivoli NetCool vs SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager comparison

"NetCool has a huge database that can collect and process about one million alarms a day."

"The solution is a complete package; it has various useful elements including inventory management and incident management packaged inside it, and anything is possible with Tivoli since it is quite a robust system that offers a lot of useful integration capabilities."

"It's very easy to use."

"The Netcool solution is great, and it's very easy to use."

"The solution has very good integration capabilities."

"It's very easy to use."

"The solution is very fast, there's no lag or delay between the IBM solution and the other solutions like Huawei and Nokia."

"Tivoli NetCool allows us to grasp a lot of data that can be applied toward predictive analytics and auto-remediation."

"The feature that I really enjoy is the ability to script changes across all of your devices."

"It's perfect for network configuration management. It's easy to use."

"Compared to other vendors, like NetBrain, managing the solution is easy. They made it very user-friendly."

"It's a helpful tool and I really like it."

"SolarWinds NCM provides updates on the status of your network infrastructure. If any issues arise, such as a link failure or a device going offline, you will receive notifications and alerts. Additionally, if someone unplugs a cable, SolarWinds NCM will detect it. It also features a Topology Mapper that displays the connectivity of your network devices, giving you a visual representation of the network's structure. With SolarWinds NCM, you have a clear understanding of what's happening within your network and can generate comprehensive reports."

"Configuration refers to the specific settings and options that determine how a device or system behaves. It can include things, such as network settings, security settings, and other options that are specific to the device or system in question. One of the most valuable features of the solution was its ability to track and monitor changes to the configuration of devices on a network. This can be useful for troubleshooting and identifying potential issues. By keeping track of who made changes to the configuration and when it can be easier to determine the cause of any problems that may arise."

"We push all our configurations to the servers with ease and the logs capture almost all the transactions needed for an internal audit."

"The solution's view is very nice, and they have a great customized dashboard."

"The installation could be simplified, and technical support could be faster."

"The product is pretty costly. It's definitely not the least expensive option."

"It was a bit expensive to purchase but the benefits outweigh all the cons by far."

"This is another one of those suites glued together from a myriad of acquisitions and it shows once you get under the hood."

"Tivoli NetCool is based on a Linux platform, it would be beneficial if they moved it to Windows because not everyone is acquainted with Linux."

"I think the UI should be updated and made more presentable and eye-catching. Compared to NCE in Huawei, NSN in Nokia, the UiPath and Ubiquiti, it feels very old legacy."

"The installation could be simplified, and technical support could be faster."

"The solution is not user-friendly."

"It would be great if they include a network service manager, network performance manager, or privileged assessment in the next release."

"Further improvements in automation are needed. Currently, there are limitations in performing tasks without logging into routers directly, and we expect more comprehensive device control."

"The integration with the network performance monitor wasn't complete as at the last time I used it."

"I will email them and I won't see the response for another two or three hours. I have to give them a call and it's a pain, it's a nightmare."

"The interface of solar winds could be improved."

"The network logs could be improved. When the error logs come across with those false positive alarms in the error logs."

"There is room for improvement in automation."

"I would like to see more integration tools. Something like dialysis, for example."

"The price of the product is too expensive."

"Customers are required to pay a licensing fee."

"It costs around 100k for every ten servers, which is lower than similar products from other vendors."

"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."

"I have a yearly subscription."

"There is a license for the use of this solution and it is priced well, there is a lot of value for the money."

"The price of the solution is high compared to other solutions."

"In Africa, the cost is a major factor in decision-making for many companies. As a result, some companies may choose cheaper solutions, even if they are open-source, over more expensive ones, such as SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager. However, as an engineer, I believe that the functionalities and services offered by SolarWinds justify the cost. Nonetheless, many companies in Africa may still view the prices as unaffordable."

"Additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee are inevitable."

"We have to pay additionally for its support and maintenance."

"You have a base license for 50 devices, and then you can add more licenses as you go."

"With a minimal bundle, we pay about $3000 a year in licensing costs. If you have multiple devices in your network, you must buy the bundle, which is 100% identical for your infrastructure. If you have 15 devices, you need 15 licenses, for example. That's one bundle. You don't pay for anything over and above that."