Infraon IMS vs Microsoft Configuration Manager comparison

EverestIMS and Microsoft are both solutions in the Server Monitoring category. EverestIMS is ranked #28, while Microsoft is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.0. EverestIMS holds a 0.3% mindshare in SM, compared to Microsoft’s 5.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of EverestIMS users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 9, 2025

Microsoft Configuration Manager and Infraon IMS compete in IT management, focusing on deployment and network monitoring respectively. MCM has the edge in software deployment, whereas Infraon IMS excels in customization and monitoring.

Features: MCM excels in software and application deployment, patch management with WSUS integration, and OS deployment via PXE, alongside robust inventory management and compliance reporting. Infraon IMS offers ease of customization, real-time monitoring dashboards, and detailed tunnel monitoring, appealing for network-centric applications.

Room for Improvement: MCM could reduce CPU and memory usage, improve application deployment for non-expert users, and enhance integration with non-Microsoft products. Infraon IMS needs stronger reporting capabilities, an integrated view with Infraon Desk, and advanced AI features for proactive forecasting.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: MCM supports on-premises, public, and hybrid cloud setups but faces inconsistent technical support challenges. Infraon IMS supports on-premises and private cloud environments and is known for its customization options and responsive customer service.

Pricing and ROI: MCM is expensive for large deployments with a complex pricing model but offers high ROI through automation. Infraon IMS features a flexible pricing model, seen as cost-effective with per-device pricing, aligning with extensive network management needs.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Infraon IMS

Ranking in Server Monitoring

28th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (87th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (60th), Cloud Monitoring Software (44th)

Microsoft Configuration Man...

Ranking in Server Monitoring

6th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Configuration Management (3rd), Patch Management (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Server Monitoring category, the mindshare of Infraon IMS is 0.3%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Configuration Manager is 5.7%, down from 8.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Maharajan S

VSO at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees

Provides data accuracy for availability and policy harmonization

The reporting capabilities are a challenge and could be improved. We have been trying to connect to it from our help desk ticketing system, because the ticketing system manages asset tracking, which has been a bit challenging for us. Otherwise, they give some reports that are okay, but we do not use them much because we work in the dashboard. This solution is available in SaaS. The reason why we have not gone to SaaS is they do not have a country-specific separation of assets. There are GDPR and other requirements that might require country-specific sensitive information to be filtered as well as other things that need to be taken care of. Normally, if we need to do any compliance, like ISO27000 compliance, they don't have such a report within their system. This kind of report is missing from their SaaS. That is one of the reasons that we have gone to the on-prem version, where I am assured that my data is secure. I can take the report and show it to them from a compliance point of view. However, the moment we go to a SaaS model, I don't have control of the data and where the data is stored. I don't receive any complaints-based reports from the SaaS model.

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MikeNelson2

IT Infrastructure Coordinator at NSW Government

Deployment recovery works well but requires configuration improvements

While I do not use the product frequently, many issues were due to configuration rather than the product itself. I cannot give an exact recommendation as it is not my area of responsibility. The team that uses it finds it adequate. It is presently good enough for us not to investigate other options. Overall, I rate the product a six out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Their discovery is very quick and they have a CSV file upload mechanism that allows you to onboard five thousand devices a day."

"The feature that I like the most and the best part is the customization."

"The most valuable feature is alerting. We get email alerts when a link is down that tell us which device is having a problem."

"It is a stable product. After the initial configuration, you don't have to tweak it much. All systems of Everest IMS work perfectly."

"We use the solution to automatically trigger processes to help us resolve issues. The whole IT process has been automated, such as trying to map all the users and the escalation process. So, if any issue happens, we get an SMS and WhatsApp of the report. If there is a critical issue this has to be sorted out, like the entire data center being down, then there is an alarm."

"The role-based dashboards provide data points and charts and topology diagrams in a single window. It's like a spider web, where the application, connectivity, and everything is defined for each user of those applications."

"Our response time is within 30 minutes for any support. This solution provides alerts immediately, so we are within our SLA, giving efficiency to our support."

"The backup, restore, and comparison features are all good."

"The initial setup is straightforward and not too complicated."

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is patch management."

"What's valuable is the basic management of the systems, being able to control who can access the systems."

"The solution effectively handles inventory management, deployment, and reporting."

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager is the availability of being able to manage the Microsoft estate. It handles many areas, such as asset management and tracking."

"It is a very well-rounded product. It is a complete package with all the features using which we are able to manage our PCs very efficiently."

"With the SCCM inventory, we found a lot of rogue applications. We were able to identify them, find out who was running them, and either put them on our application list or remove them."

"The solution doesn't require any maintenance from our end because it is a cloud-based solution and Microsoft takes care of everything."

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Cons

"I would like to see an integrated view of Infraon IMS and Infraon Desk. It would be very helpful if that were integrated into the solution."

"We have enquired if there are any possibilities of monitoring non-IPBS devices."

"I would like to have the option to add a new device or meet with the next release. Right now, it needs to be done from the backend which results in a heavy reliance on R&D."

"The GUI is in need of improvement. It is not drag-and-drop or easy to use."

"Email support is a bit slow. Once you drop an email, it takes time."

"There might be some features in other products that are currently not there in Everest IMS and can be included. I have not yet compared it with any other product."

"The graphical view of the topology does not show us all of the connectivity in our network, which is something that could be improved."

"This solution is available in SaaS. The reason why we have not gone to SaaS is they do not have a country-specific separation of assets. There are GDPR and other requirements that might require country-specific sensitive information to be filtered as well as other things that need to be taken care of. Normally, if we need to do any compliance, like ISO27000 compliance, they don't have such a report within their system. This kind of report is missing from their SaaS. That is one of the reasons that we have gone to the on-prem version, where I am assured that my data is secure."

"There is a reboot issue with the patching. Sometimes, if patching runs into any issue whatsoever, it doesn't reboot but it doesn't tell you it errored out. It just sits there and we don't find out until the next day whether it patched or not. That was a big issue for us. We're working through that. They added some stuff in there now where you can actually tell reboot is pending. But we still need some kind of notification that if something fails or is pending, we know. We shouldn't have to go in and look. They don't have anything for that right now."

"There's no way to say, "I want this maintenance window to be on the second Tuesday of the month." It's strict. This window is this and that's it. You can't fluctuate."

"In terms of scalability, I believe there's room for improvement. While SCCM is capable of handling our current needs effectively, scalability could be enhanced to accommodate future growth and larger deployments."

"Its client interface should be more accessible, and the notifications should be more customizable from the console. It should be more user friendly and have some kind of customized notifications so that we can use it on the client side. These are the reasons why we restricted its use only for the server environment and didn't use it on the client side."

"Built in PowerShell cmdlets would be a nice feature because managing clients remotely can be a pain without knowing the WMI calls to run."

"Management of Linux devices could be improved."

"The solution could improve the functionality for automating, license management. Additionally, more and better-looking reports are needed."

"The ability to integrate MDM would be great."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"If you are looking for the best product with the best price, Infraon is the best product. We evaluated five to six products and finally felt Infraon was better because of the pricing model, especially because it was more flexible."

"The pricing is reasonable, given the features that they provide."

"Licensing is calculated on a per-user basis."

"We pay for a number of devices on the accounts and since it is on-premises, we pay the maintenance charges for the year."

"The cost model is within our budget. I have less than 180 critical assets, but the moment that I have 1,000 assets, then the license model is totally different. I don't know whether they are capable of handling that kind of a load. They could revisit the licensing model."

"I think that the pricing for this solution is reasonable and varies by number of devices."

"SCCM comes with its own version of SQL Server. If you use that SQL Server with SCCM and don't use it for another applications than you get an SQL Server for free."

"I rate the price of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager an eight out of ten."

"There is not a license needed to use the solution."

"For enterprises, there is an annual license required to use this solution. The price of the solution could be cheaper. However, this is mostly because of the exchange rate from the dollar to the Nigerian currency."

"The price of SCCM depends on the size of the organization. The price is competitive."

"The price could be better."

"The solution operates on a licensing model that can be expensive."

"Overall, I think it's fine. It's pretty much in-line because there are ways to offset it with the Office 365 licensing."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Construction Company

11%

Real Estate/Law Firm

11%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

11%

Manufacturing Company

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By reviewers

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Also Known As

Everest IMS

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM )

Overview

Infraon IMS is used for monitoring network status, managing critical IT infrastructure, and ensuring connectivity. It helps organizations automate processes, gain network insights, and manage firewalls in private and cloud environments.

Infraon IMS is designed to assist in monitoring leased lines, switches, data center services, and devices across different environments. It provides alerts, manages assets, supports ITSM rules, and handles ticketing and incident management. With its comprehensive reporting on uptime, downtime, and memory utilization, Infraon IMS delivers detailed insights facilitating efficient infrastructure management. The platform integrates seamlessly with various systems and simplifies operations through real-time network monitoring, customizable reports, and a role-based access control system.

What are Infraon IMS's key features?

Stable Performance: Ensures reliability and efficiency in monitoring and management tasks.
Ease of Customization: Allows adjustments to meet specific requirements.
Real-Time Dashboards: Enhances usability for non-technical users through intuitive interfaces.
Role-Based Access: Facilitates secure, controlled management.
Integration Capabilities: Streamlines operations with various platforms.
Alerting Mechanisms: Improves incident response with timely notifications.
Workflow Automation: Simplifies and accelerates routine processes.
Graphical User Interface: Increases user-friendliness and insight accessibility.

What benefits or ROI can users expect?

Automated Processes: Reduces manual effort, increasing efficiency.
Network Insights: Provides detailed data for proactive management.
Comprehensive Reporting: Delivers valuable information for decision-making.
Enhanced Security: Manages firewalls and links to ensure robust security.

Infraon IMS is implemented across diverse industries to manage and monitor IT infrastructures, from small to large-scale environments. It is especially beneficial in sectors needing reliable connectivity and efficient incident management, such as telecommunications, finance, and cloud service providers. The platform aids these industries in maintaining operational continuity and optimizing resource allocation.

EverestIMS

Microsoft Configuration Manager helps IT manage PCs and servers, keeping software up-to-date, setting configuration and security policies, and monitoring system status while giving employees access to corporate applications on the devices that they choose. When Configuration Manager is integrated with Microsoft Intune, you can manage corporate-connected PCs and Macs along with cloud-based mobile devices running Windows, iOS, and Android, all from a single management console.

New features of Configuration Manager, such as the support of Windows 10 in-place upgrade, co-management with Microsoft Intune, Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise Servicing Dashboard, integration with Windows Update for Business, and more make deploying and managing Windows easier than ever before.

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Sample Customers

Airtel, BSNL, BlackBox Corporation, ACT, Geojit, Canara Bank, Federal Bank, Corporation Bank, Birla Corporation, CESC Limited, Mphasis, GAIL, Udaan, Cowrks, SEBI, PowerGrid, ION, Summit Communications, National Information Technology Center (Nepal), Bhutan National Bank, Servion T, Greenlam, Translab Technologies, CMSIT Services, Nelco, HPCL, Navitas Life Sciences etc.

Bank Alfalah Ltd., Wªrth Handelsges.m.b.H, Dimension Data, Japan Business Systems, St. Lucie County Public Schools, MISC Berhad

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