HCL BigFix Reviews & Product Details

A seamless graphical user interface and built in tools to describe items entered in detail and status of each in the queue. This provides max transparency Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bugs and lag in the system make it hard to navigate between panes rapidly. Connection to the server also sometimes drops off and the program needs to be shutdown Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like that HCL BigFix reduces cyber risk for me. The initial setup was very easy, and I found the software inventory and asset management functionalities to be straightforward and user-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think HCL BigFix could improve in handling third-party applications. It feels like you should be able to manage everything by yourself, but currently, it seems there might be a dependency on other tools or processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like it because it combines visibility and automation across our environment plus it goes beyond patching. It also eliminates the need of doing everything manually Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

New users may find it complex to use without proper training. Also resolving certain deployment issues can be a bit technical to the implementation team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If there are bulk hiring, normally IT administration takes so much time to ready their laptop, but HCL bigfix resolved this issue, security issues also resolved by this Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is highly expensive, license fees is high, highly professional IT person can setup and run it. It is not user friendly. Sometimes it can slow down the system if any massive update has been scheduled by IT Team Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

HCL BigFix minimize the time for patch management and monitor the live patch for local system using the less CPU.It use Fixlets to determine if patch is truely needed Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Least helpful about HCL BigFix is it required own Windows OS server and SQL server database and HCL BigFix require own language for endpoint and tonrun command. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's automatic patch System is very useful as it automatically updates the patches of softwares. I don't worry about Updating the software manually as it updates the latest patch itself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is heavy for our old workstations as it slows them down sometimes maybe because they are not equipped with latest processor or Technology.So, We can expect some glitches around. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really value HCL BigFix for its centralized management, which makes it easy to manage all devices from one place. The real-time endpoint visibility is great for quickly checking device status and compliance. I also appreciate the automation capabilities for software distribution and patch management, as they handle software deployments, patching, and routine tasks efficiently by reducing manual effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The user interface could be more intuitive, and reporting customization could be improved for a better user experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that HCL BigFix is complete and can be used across multiple operating systems. The updates are easier, and it integrates well with whatever platform you are on, providing a comprehensive view of the environment all at once. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Setting up HCL BigFix at the beginning could be improved. I'd prefer if there were fewer steps to make the process smoother. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the visibility and control HCL BigFix gives us, making it easier to maintain a VM and keep track of overall security status. It really helped us when our ELK stack became unhealthy by adding service statuses and configuration issues, allowing us to take action before problems affect our pipelines. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One area I think could be improved is the user interface. The interface feels a bit complex, and it takes time to find the information I need. Additionally, the initial setup was manageable but required some time to understand console policies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's simple and efficient; it makes managing devices and keeping them secure. It helps automate updates, monitor systems, and quickly identify issues without making things complicated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The interface can feel a bit outdated, and some features take time to understand. It would be nice if it were more user-friendly and easier to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.