IBM Tivoli Network Manager vs SolarWinds Network Device Monitor comparison

The compared IBM and SolarWinds solutions aren't in the same category. IBM is ranked #8 in ND , and holds a 3.1% mindshare in the category. SolarWinds is ranked #31 in NMS , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of SolarWinds users are willing to recommend the solution.

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IBM Tivoli Network Manager

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0.0

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Network Diagnostics (8th)

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7.8

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6.4

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Network Monitoring Software (31st)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Network Management solutions, they serve different purposes. IBM Tivoli Network Manager is designed for Network Diagnostics and holds a mindshare of 3.1%, up 1.0% compared to last year.
SolarWinds Network Device Monitor, on the other hand, focuses on Network Monitoring Software, holds 0.6% mindshare, up 0.6% since last year.

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Monitor network utilization and manage bandwidth efficiently with live monitoring and reliable fault management capabilities

I use SolarWinds Network Device Monitor for monitoring network utilization, bandwidth utilization, uptime, and downtime. It also assists in incident management SolarWinds Network Device Monitor provides live monitoring capabilities, which are very useful. Its fault management capabilities are…

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What do you like most about SolarWinds Network Device Monitor?

I rate the product's initial setup process a nine on a scale of one to ten, where one means it is a difficult phase and ten is an easy process.

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I am not a positive person regarding SolarWinds Network Device Monitor.

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds Network Device Monitor?

There are solutions that can perform better, but due to pricing for our corporate implementation, we had to stay with this solution. It accomplishes the necessary tasks, but there is room for impro...

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Also Known As

Tivoli Network Manager

Network Device Monitor

Overview

IBM Tivoli Network Manager products provide automatic network discovery and topology-based management.

IBM

Network Device Monitor is a free tool that makes it easy to monitor the real-time performance and health of a single device on your network with a desktop dashboard that alerts you when your device is in trouble.

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Sample Customers

immixGroup, Yamato Financial Co. Ltd., United Rentals, Komsomolskaya Pravda, i-Virtualize, Alpha Modus, CLOUD M, Apptimate AB, Senet Inc., Redexis Gas, Cablevision, Zumidian, pixx.io GmbH

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