System Center Operations Manager is Microsoft software for monitoring virtual machines and services. It supports VM monitoring, service monitoring, and agentless monitoring, allowing organizations to observe these areas through a self-hosted deployment. The listed operating-system coverage is multiple, and the software is available on web and Windows platforms. This combination is intended for teams that need to monitor virtualized workloads and services while running the deployment themselves. Agentless monitoring is included for environments where monitoring without installed agents is useful. System Center Operations Manager is paid software, and Microsoft lists pricing as available on request rather than publishing a stated amount. There is no free plan. Buyers can therefore assess whether its VM, service, and agentless monitoring scope fits their environment, along with the supported access platforms and the requirement to operate a self-hosted installation.
Who it is for
It suits organizations needing self-hosted monitoring for virtual machines and services across multiple operating systems. Teams must be prepared to use web or Windows access and request pricing.
What is good
- Monitors virtual machines
- Monitors services
- Offers agentless monitoring
- Supports web and Windows platforms
- Covers multiple operating systems
What to know first
- Self-hosted deployment required
- No free plan
- Pricing is available only on request
Verdict
System Center Operations Manager focuses on VM and service monitoring with agentless support in a self-hosted setup. It is worth considering when those monitoring needs match the organization’s operating environment and deployment model.
Compared on backup and disaster recovery software
- Free plan
- No
