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Equipment and acceptance requirements of
Retreat Manager:
Personal Computers
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2.8 GHZ minimum
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1024 MB RAM
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40 GB IDE Hard Drives
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100 Mbps Network Interface Card
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32 MB Video - 64 MB preferred
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1024x768 resolution monitors - 19" LCD
preferred
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For 70-90 guest room facilities -
1280x960 monitors are preferred, 19WS" LCD
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For 90 and greater facilities -
1600x1200 monitors are preferred, 22WS" LCD
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| OS - Windows XP Pro
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As of January 2004, Win 98 and Win ME
will no longer be supported by Microsoft.
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| Business quality printer individual
Inkjet printers
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With 8 MB memory
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23 PPM B/W, 17 PPM B/W
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Or a central network LaserJet color printer
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With 32 MB memory
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17 PPM B/W, 17 PPM Color
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Networked Server
| Business quality server:
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2.8 GHZ minimum
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1024 MB RAM
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36 GB SCSI Hard Drives RAID 1 preferred
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100/1000 Mbps Network Interface Card
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OS - Windows Server 2003 Server
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Database - SQL Server 2005 (not Express)
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1024x768 resolution monitor - 15" LCD
preferred
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Remote access via high-speed internet
connection
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Network
| 100 Mbps network - 100 Base TX
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Auto-sensing network switching (no Hubs)
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High-speed internet required with fixed
IP (no dial-up)
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Category 5 cabling minimum
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Special Requirement of your Retreat Center
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Willingness to adjust and review current business practices
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Commitment of appropriate human resources to
allow for a division of labor
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Flexibility with installation and
training requirements
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Pricing
| Only 1 level of service is available - complete, which includes the
following elements
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Retreat Manager system - provide, install, and
setup
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Equipment Additions/Upgrades - provide,
install, and setup
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Operating System Additions/Upgrades -
provide, install, and setup
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Data conversion - translate any
existing data into new database
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Business Management Consulting -
evaluation of current business practices
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Realignment training - division of
labor
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Windows training - efficiency
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Training - via on-site, telephone,
and internet methods
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Upgrades, maintenance, consulting
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As required for 1 year
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After 1 year, a yearly maintenance fee is
required
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Remote trouble shooting - via internet
connection
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Network Consulting - setup,
configuration, recommendation (but no cabling)
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Existing equipment and travel are the
primary pricing variables
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Call or email about a pricing interview - not all
Retreat Centers will be a
good candidate for Retreat Manager ...
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