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- Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance and Tivoli are tied in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance
80%
1 Rating
8.0
Tivoli
80%
3 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance
So not everyone is in need of a smart AI checking their network metrics looking for issues before they happen or finding and alerting on problems that the network staff may not have noticed, but if you have the budget for it, it could be a huge time saver for your whole department.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Government Administration Company, 501-1000 employeesTivoli
For either DB2 or zLinux, Tivoli is hands-down the best solution. For Oracle and other operating systems, there are more advanced solutions available. Some of these features are considered "game-changing" by our Sys Admins. Of the three solutions I've dealt with, Tivoli ranks right in the middle with cost, features, and complexity. A nice solution (and the best for the options I listed above), but not cutting-edge.

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Financial Services Company, 1001-5000 employeesPros
Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance
- Smart AI that learns your network.
- Machine learning that can find performance bottlenecks and issues.
- After configuration you don't have to spend a lot of time managing it.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Government Administration Company, 501-1000 employeesTivoli
- Fully customizable
- Automate various portions of various applications
- Great at Access Management (but also Release, Change, Event, etc)
Supervisor, IT Operations
Resolve SystemsComputer Software, 51-200 employees
Cons
Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance
- May require an implementer to get this set up and running.
- For a software based service that you can run on your own VM's, price is still very high.
- The first setup can be a bear and you will need much help from TAC.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Government Administration Company, 501-1000 employeesTivoli
- Tivoli is not manageable from the GUI console and I believe it needs a dedicated resource to manage the software.
- Tivoli (TSM) configuration is complex, granular, and scalable with customizable configuration features, but it requires a good administrator that has a strong knowledge of the product.
- It needs additional agents or plugins for administration; for example, I have to use an MMC plug-in on the servers.
Consultant
DCM Infotech LtdInformation Technology & Services, 1001-5000 employees
Pricing Details
Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Tivoli
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
—Starting Price
—Alternatives Considered
Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance
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Tivoli

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Financial Services Company, 1001-5000 employeesReturn on Investment
Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance
- Loads of time saved diagnosing network issues.
- Much effort saved having to determine network performance metrics by hand.
- The Cisco brand is generally safe and trusted so you get that additional peace of mind.

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Government Administration Company, 501-1000 employeesTivoli
- Single sign on and web-threat protection
- Cutting down time to enter multiple usernames and passwords
- Cutting support call times across multi apps
Supervisor, IT Operations
Resolve SystemsComputer Software, 51-200 employees