What is the difference between Microsoft SCOM and Microsoft SCCM?

This is a common question which you should anticipate. Many people are confused about the differences between these two Microsoft products and how they are used to manage network infrastructures. Demonstrating your knowledge of this will further cement your value to the organization.

"Microsoft SCOM and System Center Configuration Manager, or SCCM are both Windows products that are often confused with one another. SCOM focuses on enterprise monitoring on the server-side, while SCCM focuses on the client-side and is not considered a monitoring application. SCCM's purpose is to combine physical and virtual clients across the network in one infrastructure from a management perspective."