IBM Tivoli Framework
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IBM Tivoli Management Framework (TMF) is a systems management
platform from IBM
(previously Tivoli Systems, Inc., acquired by IBM in 1996 and moved into IBM's Software Group division). The Framework is a CORBA
-based architecture that allows the platform to manage large numbers of remote locations or devices.
IBM Tivoli® Netcool®/OMNIbus operations management software consolidates complex IT and network operation management tasks as the primary event management platform within the suite.
Systems management
Systems management refers to enterprise-wide administration of distributed systems including computer systems. Systems management is strongly influenced by network management initiatives in telecommunications....
platform from IBM
IBM
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(previously Tivoli Systems, Inc., acquired by IBM in 1996 and moved into IBM's Software Group division). The Framework is a CORBA
Çorba
Chorba , ciorbă , shurpa , shorpo , or sorpa is one of various kinds of soup or stew found in national cuisines across Middle East...
-based architecture that allows the platform to manage large numbers of remote locations or devices.
Products that use TMF
- IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager - Provides hardware and software Inventory and Software Distribution capabilities. Followup as a non-TMF version or incorporated with other software with similar functionality.
- IBM Tivoli Distributed Monitoring Classic (DM) - Provides agent based monitoring capabilities. Still widely used by customers. Replaced with IBM/Tivoli Monitoring (formerly Candle, not based on TMF) and IBM/Netcool OMNIBus family (also not framework product).
- IBM Tivoli Enterprise Console (TEC) - Provides enterprise class event management handling and correlation. Still widely used by customers, but EOSed by IBM in late 2008. A possible followup: IBM Tivoli Netcool OMNIbus family (not based on TMF).
- IBM Tivoli NetViewIBM Tivoli NetViewIBM Tivoli NetView is a Monitor Program based on the Simple Network Management Protocol , and a part of Tivoli Modules.The program provides real time monitoring and active testing on servers supported by SNMP....
- for network management; utilizes SNMP; can use TMF or not. EOSed by IBM in late 2008. Possible followup: IBM Tivoli Network Manager (Netcool Precision, not based on TMF) - IBM Tivoli Remote Control - Includes VNCVirtual Network ComputingIn computing, Virtual Network Computing is a graphical desktop sharing system that uses the RFB protocol to remotely control another computer...
-like capabilities. Likely to be replaced by a non-TMF version. - IBM Tivoli System Automation Application Manager (SA AM)
- IBM Tivoli System Automation for Multiplatforms (TSA)
- IBM Tivoli Security Information
- IBM Tivoli Workload SchedulerIBM Tivoli Workload SchedulerIBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler is a family of IBM Tivoli workload automation products that plan, execute and track jobs on several platforms and environments.IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler comprises two core and distinctly different products:...
Netcool
IBM acquired the company MicroMuse in the early 2000s, loosely retaining the Netcool branding of the companies network management and event management products while bringing them under the larger Tivoli brand.IBM Tivoli® Netcool®/OMNIbus operations management software consolidates complex IT and network operation management tasks as the primary event management platform within the suite.