Can the features of Dell OpenManage be replaced by Microsoft System Center?

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Published on 2010-05-07T10:54:20Z Indexed on 2010/05/07 11:00 UTC
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Hi all,

I'm new to both OpenManage and System Center, but it sounds as if they're geared towards similar problems/goals. Are the features comparable enough that OpenManage can be forgone completely in favor of System Center products?

Specifically I'm hoping to achieve storage monitoring and remote administration, although if someone with experience with both wants to provide a quick compare/contrast (objective, of course) I won't complain.

Thanks!

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