Compare Tivoli and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - Jun 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Tivoli or Microsoft SQL Server 2012?

Tivoli is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft SQL Server 2012, and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is rated higher (78/100) than Tivoli (62/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Development Tools Platform solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

IBM Vs. Microsoft

IBM: International Business Machines Corporation, or IBM, is an American corporation. IBM manufactures and markets computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

Who is more expensive? Tivoli or Microsoft SQL Server 2012?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Development Tools Platform software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Tivoli and Microsoft SQL Server 2012.

Tivoli accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Tivoli Federated Identity Manager is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Development Tools Platform software. Microsoft SQL Server 2012 price starts at $3,189 per license , When comparing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Development Tools Platform software cost.

Bottom line: Tivoli is more expensive than Microsoft SQL Server 2012.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Tivoli Vs. Microsoft SQL Server 2012 based on some of the most important and required Development Tools Platform features.

Tivoli: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Microsoft SQL Server 2012: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

Tivoli's typical customers include: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business, Microsoft SQL Server 2014’s standard edition is specifically designed for smaller businesses that are running without a full-time database admin.