What is SCOM (Microsoft System Center Operations Manager)?

Jorge Farah January 13, 2022
- 2 min read

Microsoft SCOM is a software product that allows system administrators to monitor the health and performance of their IT infrastructure. SCOM can be used to monitor both on-premises and cloud-based environments. SCOM provides a central console for viewing the health of all monitored objects, as well as detailed reports and alerts. SCOM can also be used to automate common tasks, such as server provisioning and patch management.

 

SCOM is part of the Microsoft System Center suite of products, which also includes Configuration Manager (SCCM), Virtual Machine Manager (VMM), Data Protection Manager (DPM), Orchestrator, and Service Manager (SM). SCOM can be purchased as a standalone product, or as part of the System Center suite.

Microsoft SCOM is a powerful tool that can help organizations keep their IT infrastructure running smoothly. SCOM can save time and money by alerting administrators to problems before they become critical, and by automating common tasks. SCOM is an essential tool for any organization that relies on Microsoft products and technologies.

 

IT Asset Management with SCOM

SCOM can be used to track and manage IT assets, such as servers, computers, and software. SCOM can help organizations keep track of their IT assets, and ensure that they are being used efficiently. SCOM can also be used to monitor compliance with licensing agreements.

 

Monitoring with SCOM

SCOM can be used to monitor the health and performance of servers, computers, and other devices on the network. SCOM can be used to monitor physical and virtual environments. SCOM can also be used to monitor the performance of applications and services. SCOM can provide detailed reports on the health of monitored objects, as well as alerts when problems are detected.

 

SCOM for License Management

SCOM can be used to track and manage software licenses. SCOM can help organizations keep track of their software licenses, and ensure that they are being used efficiently. SCOM can also be used to monitor compliance with licensing agreements.

 

SCOM for Patch Management

SCOM can be used to automate the patch management process. SCOM can help organizations keep their servers and computers up-to-date with the latest security patches. SCOM can also be used to monitor compliance with patch management policies.

 

SCOM for Server Provisioning

SCOM can be used to automate the server provisioning process. SCOM can help organizations save time and money by automating the creation and configuration of new servers. SCOM can also be used to monitor compliance with server provisioning policies.

 

 

 

 

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