First, we start with a new DELL dual core system. With 1 GB of RAM, a 256 MB video card and a 17" flat panel monitor.

The computer is preconfigured as follows:

All software not required for training is removed. The Windows settings for the training class are optimized.

Specialized software is added for remote access maintenance, if required.
Security software that blocks everything that the student should not access is added.

Since the student needs access to the training web site, all access to any web site except those required for training are blocked. Even links away from approved web sites are blocked.

Students cannot send or receive email, files, or viruses from the computer.

Running programs from any externally attached devices including thumb drives, CD's, network drives, or any removable media is blocked.

The CD drive and all unneeded ports on this computer are disabled. The only port you could use is the headphone port.

Only programs previously installed on the computer are allowed to be ran. Any attempt to install a new program is blocked. All previously installed programs such as solitaire and other accessories are blocked.

All links to Control Panel, My Computer, Network access, Computer Administration, My Documents, or any similar link is removed. Saving of files to the computer is prevented.

When the student clicks on the Start Menu Icon, the only option available is Log Off or Shut Down. To start the class there is a link on the desktop taking them to the login area of the web site.

As a final security measure any and all changes to the computer are wiped clean every time the student logs off or if the computer is idle for more than two hours. For this reason the student should not abandon the training for an extended period of time, while using this computer.

The computer would arrive ready to plug into the wall the only thing required on your end, is an electrical outlet and a wired connection to your router or server that provides your Internet connection using DHCP and Windows Networking Protocol. This computer cannot see your companies other computers.

If you want to set up a training center, all you need is an area with some desk space, a chair, an electrical outlet and a high-speed Internet connection. Dial up will not work. The training is set up so that the student does not need to print out any pages, so printers are not configured to work with a training computer. Students will need an area large enough to take notes on. The majority of the class is controlled by the mouse so a good mouse surface is required. The key board is only required once during the entire class, so typing skills are not an issue.

Depending on the area you choose to set up your training center, you may want to consider headphones for the student to use. Headphones are an option that you must provide. Students could even use their own headphones from their IPOD.

Other than the computer that is all that is required.

Administering the students can be done from any computer, including a training computer. You will be provided an Admin logon on the training computer that allows you to access administrative areas off limits to others. This admin account is still highly restricted to prevent accidental security breaches.

While you can administer students from the training computer, you as the administrator will have to have access to a computer with an email account. All documentation except the permanent registration card is handled by email.

Purchase a computer

Option 1. No Remote Maintenance
For $799.00 plus shipping and tax if applicable, you get a computer configured as described in the first column, with a one year hardware warranty. This does not include any software maintenance, or remote assistance. It does include toll free technical support 877-827-3279. Prices subject to change.

Option 2. With Remote Maintenance
For $799.00 and $75 per year, plus shipping and tax if applicable, you get a computer configured as described in the first column, with a one year hardware warranty. This includes software maintenance, and remote assistance, and toll free technical support 877-827-3279. Prices subject to change.

Software maintenance is assessable only when your administrator logs in to the administrator account and enables the remote access software. We perform maintenance as required and secure the computer, then your administrator disables remote access thus preventing access even by us.

Rent a computer

For $90.00 per month plus shipping both ways, you get a computer configured as described in the first column, except it may have been previously rented. This includes software maintenance, remote assistance, and toll free technical support, 877-827-3279. A credit card valid for the full term of the rental agreement must be provided. This will be a monthly recurring charge, payable one month in advance. A standard rental agreement will be required, covering theft, loss, damage and other legal stuff. We will also require a $500.00 deposit. Prices subject to change.

We perform maintenance as required without any intervention on your part, and secure the computer.