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We performed a comparison between SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor and SUSE Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Configuration Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed SUSE Manager vs. SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor Report (Updated: May 2024).
770,924 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"I like the group policy management feature, which performs application monitoring and device enrollment.""It is very easy to use. It has a very easy interface.""Based on my experience, I find Intune very flexible for managing Windows devices. We can use scripting, and we can make use of the self-service portal or the company portal to publish some of the applications for Windows.""The most valuable feature for us is the security, including risk analysis and patch management.""The Autopilot feature is fantastic. It is a Microsoft product, so it deals best with Microsoft operating systems, but it can integrate with iOS, Mac OS, Linux, and Android.""The aspects I find most valuable are the managing the data and applications. I can also restrict the users to install any applications. I can also wipe the data if the phone was missplaced or stolen. These are the basics for me.""Easy to use.""The many policies available in Microsoft Intune for managing our devices are valuable."

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"The product’s alert feature is good. We receive notifications whenever some failures occur in the configuration.""The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor is version control. For example, if we began on the first of the month and we considered that as the configuration of the server, I could set that configuration as my baseline. On a daily basis, if there was the operations team that did, for example, server patching, the tool will maintain all levels of versions."

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"The setup is straightforward.""SUSE Manager is the best solution for maintaining the Linux environment""When it comes to managing both Red Hat and SUSE environments, it provides the support for live patching, which is something I really, really appreciate.""SUSE Manager helps to optimize operations at a reduced cost."

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Cons
"They need to integrate more with security options.""The security features should be improved.""There can be delays in the deployment of new policies.""Regarding mobile devices, Intune is good, but there are other services that I would say are ahead of Intune from an administration and reporting point of view.""There should be more focus on mobile device security and integration.""I think there should be a better tracking of the cell phones used on the Intune.""In future releases, I would like to see better integration with Apple products.""Lacking in features such as Wi-Fi and network security."

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"In a feature release, they could enhance the reporting. However, we have not evaluated this part of the solution extensively.""The product’s support services and licensing models need improvement."

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"It can be complex and difficult for users who are new to Linux and don't have any technical expertise.""I really would like to have a broader library of VCP's or playbooks that I can deploy.""We sometimes have server issues and need to restart the service.""The initial stage is a bit complex, but after that, everything runs seamlessly."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Consider the Microsoft Enterprise Mobility Suite rather than choosing specific sub-components, e.g. only Microsoft Intune."
  • "There is a cost benefit of using Microsoft Intune because of the packaging with other Microsoft products."
  • "Microsoft Intune is a cost effective choice. It is less expensive than other products on the market."
  • "The purchase of the product was handled by someone else."
  • "I have no comment on pricing of the solution."
  • "The product is offered as part of a Microsoft standard bundle. The pricing can be competitive to Airwatch, and Maas360."
  • "For Microsoft 365 E5 clients, cost is not an issue as this product is one of the benefits."
  • "The price of Intune is included with the license for Office 365, so we don't have to pay anything extra for it."
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  • "The price of SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor is not reasonable, it is slightly on the higher side."
  • "SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor has medium pricing compared to other solutions."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Microsoft Intune is a great tool for managing a mobile device fleet while keeping access control. The solution makes it… more »
    Top Answer:Microsoft Intune is a great configuration management tool and has a lot of good things going for it. Here are some of… more »
    Top Answer: Microsoft Intune offers not only an easy-to-deploy data protection and productivity management solution, but also… more »
    Top Answer:The product’s alert feature is good. We receive notifications whenever some failures occur in the configuration.
    Top Answer:SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor has medium pricing compared to other solutions.
    Top Answer:The product’s support services and licensing models need improvement.
    Top Answer:SUSE Manager helps to optimize operations at a reduced cost.
    Top Answer:We have purchased a license for SUSE. I can't speak to the exact price.
    Top Answer:Sometimes, the solution can be very complex, and at some level, you require technical expertise to use it. Some users… more »
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    Also Known As
    Intune, MS Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Manager
    SolarWinds SCM
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    Overview

    Microsoft Intune is a comprehensive cloud-based service that allows you to remotely manage mobile devices and mobile applications without worrying about the security of your organization’s data. Device and app management can be used on company-owned devices as well as personal devices.

    In an increasingly mobile workforce, Microsoft Intune keeps your sensitive data safe while on the move. Microsoft Intune makes it possible for your team members to work anywhere using their mobile devices. Microsoft Intune provides both the flexibility and the control needed for securing all your data on the cloud, no matter where the device with the data is located.

    Microsoft Intune Device Management Key Features

    With Microsoft Intune Device Management you can:

    • Ensure devices and apps are compliant with your security requirements.
    • Rapidly deploy and authenticate apps on all company devices.
    • Remotely access devices to troubleshoot issues or to remove data from them.
    • Generate reports for all devices in the system.
    • Monitor the way users access and share information to protect company information.
    • Set rules and configure settings on personal and organization-owned devices to access data and networks.
    • Create user groups and device groups, allowing you to rapidly access many users and devices simultaneously.

    Mobile Application Management

    Mobile application management in Intune is designed to protect your organization’s data at the application level.

    With Microsoft Intune Application Management you can:

    • Configure apps to run with specific settings enabled.
    • Update existing apps that are already on the device.
    • See reports on which apps are used and monitor their usage.
    • Selectively wipe organization data from apps.
    • Add mobile apps to user groups and devices.

    As part of Microsoft's Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suite, Intune integrates with Microsoft Entra ID for access control and with Azure Information Protection for data protection. It also integrates with Microsoft 365 Applications.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Microsoft Intune stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its ability to secure all devices under its management and the flexibility that the solution offers its users.

    A computing services manager notes, "Its security is most valuable. It gives us a way to secure devices, not only those that are steady. We do have a few tablets and other devices, and it is a way for us to secure these devices and manage them. We know they're out there and what's their status. We can manage their life cycle and verify that they're updated properly."

    The head of IT engineering at a financial services company writes, "The one feature we find most useful is the Mobile Application Manager. There are two types: we have the complete MDM and the Mobile Application Manager (MAM). We don't give our users phones, it is their own personal phone, and we need to allow them to have access to the company details on their phone. We need to create a balance between their own personal data and the company data. We deploy the Mobile Application Manager for them so that we won't be able to interfere with their own personal data."

    Network compliance
    Network automation
    Configuration backup
    Vulnerability assessment
    Network Insight for Cisco and Palo Alto
    Integration with Network Performance Monitor

    SUSE Manager was designed to help your enterprise DevOps and IT Operations teams reduce complexity and regain control of your IT assets with a single tool to manage Linux systems across a variety of hardware architectures, hypervisors as well as container, IoT and cloud platforms. It automates Linux server and IoT device provisioning, patching and configuration for faster, consistent and repeatable server deployment helping to optimize operations and reduce costs. And with automated monitoring, tracking, auditing and reporting of your systems, VMs, and containers across your development, test and production environments, you can ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulations.

    Sample Customers
    Mitchells and Buzzers, Callaway
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    Day & Zimmermann, Cisco, CEMEX, L.B. Foster, Adient, Istanbul Technical University, 7Pixel, University of Maine System, Guerbet
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm19%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Energy/Utilities Company6%
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    Educational Organization23%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Government7%
    Financial Services Firm7%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise48%
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise47%
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    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise64%
    Buyer's Guide
    SUSE Manager vs. SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor
    May 2024
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    SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor is ranked 17th in Configuration Management with 2 reviews while SUSE Manager is ranked 13th in Configuration Management with 4 reviews. SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor is rated 9.0, while SUSE Manager is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor writes "Useful version control, high availability, and scales well". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SUSE Manager writes "Easy to deploy, offers embedded monitoring, and is very stable". SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor is most compared with HashiCorp Terraform, whereas SUSE Manager is most compared with Red Hat Satellite, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, BigFix, AWS Systems Manager and Microsoft Configuration Manager. See our SUSE Manager vs. SolarWinds Server Configuration Monitor report.

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