Azure App Configuration vs. BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Azure App Configuration
Score 8.6 out of 10
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App Configuration on Microsoft's Azure is a scalable parameter storage for app configuration. Users can store configuration for all Azure apps in a universal, hosted location. Manage configurations, in real time, without affecting customers by avoiding time-consuming redeployments.N/A
BMC Helix CMDB
Score 10.0 out of 10
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The BMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB, formerly known as Atrium CMDB) is a configuration management database.N/A
Pricing
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Azure App Configuration

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BMC Helix CMDB
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Let's detect potential conflicts when multiple changes are scheduled for the same time. Understand what services are affected by the ticket you're working on. Automatically route tickets to the potential solver based on CMDB data. Retrieve detailed configuration data for the …
Chose BMC Helix CMDB
Run more effective CABs with accurate configuration and dependency data. Understand the impact of a change on other Infrastructure, applications, and services. Detect potential conflict when multiple changes are scheduled for the same time. Track and manage hardware, software, …
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I didn't even know there was competion with BMC Atrium CMDB. I have been in the tech industry for sixteen plus years and I have never seen another product accomplish the task that BMC Atrium CMDB performs on a daily basis. Also BMC Atrium CMDB has been around longer than …
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User Ratings
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User Testimonials
Azure App ConfigurationBMC Helix Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
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Track and manage hardware, software, and cloud service configuration and relationship. Measure the success of your configuration management process and policy with predefined KPIs. Automatically populate and update CMBD minutes with BCM Helix Discovery, BMC Helix Client Management, and other connectors. Import and federate data from other sources with powerful Integra tools using a rich set of API.
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Pros
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  • Atrium CMDB integration with Remedy and SmartIT are great! It's very simple to select an asset which is affected by a work ticket.
  • The storage capacity of information which can be saved into the CMDB is vast. It's not limited to IT based assets only.
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Cons
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  • Better financial systems, depreciation, chargebacks, etc
  • Easier time to customize the forms
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Usability
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Once you have an understanding of the many use cases that this software can meet, you will be able to tightly integrate this into a ticketing system which increases the ROI of the product tremendously.
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Let's detect potential conflicts when multiple changes are scheduled for the same time. Understand what services are affected by the ticket you're working on. Automatically route tickets to the potential solver based on CMDB data. Retrieve detailed configuration data for the assets you are troubleshooting. Resolve tickets faster. It is highly scalable.
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Return on Investment
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  • A properly maintained CMDB can save you large dollar amount when it comes to compliance, theft and replacements.
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