e-Learning Technology Review
Authoring | Delivery | Integrated| Portals | TMS |
Training Managements Systems (TMS) sometimes referred to as Learning Management Systems (LMS), form the infrastructure of an e-learning system. TMS are a dynamic platform that support the tracking of users (learners), assessing performance, deployment of content, providing administrative functions such as access to user records, as well as providing an environment for chat rooms, threaded discussions, and synchronous learning environments (McCrea et al. 2000; Domingo 1999). TMS often interface with existing enterprise resource planning software applications.The products of many leading TMS providers include features such as robust functionality, highly scalable, easy implementation, and strong content partnerships (McCrea et al. 2000). These features are especially important when choosing a TMS in order to accommodate the growing number of e-learners.
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click2learn.com, inc. (formerly Asymetrix)Ingenium 6.0110 - 110th Avenue N.E., Suite 700Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (425) 462-0501 or (800) 448-6543 URL: www.click2learn.com Email Address: email@click2learn.com Ingenium is today's leading enterprise learning management system. Used and proven in hundreds of demanding customer applications since 1994, Ingenium is designed to manage all your learning needs & both today and into the future. |
Content Partners: Active Education Adacel Catapult Competence Software, Inc ComputerPREP Crisp Puplications CyberStateU.com DiscoverWare FirstNet Learning, Inc InfoSource Jossey-Bass Publishers KnowHowZone Knowledge Quest KT Solutions Learn2.com Macmillan Publishing Master Point Learning Systems Maxim Training NETg NetSyndicate OTSI
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Technical Requirements - Servers Minimum Database Server Requirements Hardware Intel Pentium 500 MHz processor or equivalent 256 MB of RAM (memory) 1 GB free disk space Back-up device and uninterruptible power supply are highly recommended
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Minimum Web Server Requirements Hardware Intel Pentium 233 MHz processor or equivalent 256 MB of RAM (memory) 250 MB free disk space
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Technical Requirements - Clients
Software Minimum Requirements for Messenger Express Clients Mail client software with connectivity to supported e-mail server Optional: Web browser to launch embedded hyperlinks in Messenger Express documents, if implemented Minimum Requirements for Web Clients Hardware Intel Pentium 233 MHz processor or equivalent 64 MB of RAM (memory) VGA or compatible display at 800x600
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DKSystems OnTrack for Training 5.0DKSystems Incorporated444 North Michigan Avenue Suite 3300 Chicago, Illinois 60611 USA
Phone: (312) 644-2700 URL: www.dksystems.com Email Address: cs@dksystems.com About OnTrack for Training OnTrack for Training, a leader in training management for the last ten years, offers a complete solution that's easy to use. More than just a place to store information, it's a comprehensive planning, monitoring, reporting, and management tool that automates your entire training program. With OnTrack for Training, you can automate all types of training, from classroom to CBT, with quick scheduling, registration, and completion-posting. Let the system handle the details with conflict alerts, deadline warnings, and e-mail messaging. |
Technical Requirements The following workstation and server requirements are necessary to successfully run OnTrack for Training 5.0. Workstation Requirements
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Recommended Workstation Requirements Server Requirements Note: these requirements are for typical environments. Having an unusually small or large database will affect system performance. If you require additional assistance in sizing your server, please contact DKSystems.
All SQL Servers/Windows NT - Dedicated Server
Recommended System (30 users or less)
Recommended System (30 users or more) Non-Dedicated Windows NT Servers and Non-Windows NT Servers If you already have server hardware, it is possible to use that existing hardware for your DKSystems database server. You will need a competent DBA to determine the sizing for a combined server. The instance requirements for OnTrack for Training vary based on the number of users and the size of the database. For systems of less than 30 users, we recommend that 32-48MB of RAM be dedicated to the instance for OnTrack for Training. For systems with more than 32 users, 128MB of RAM should be dedicated to the OnTrack for Training instance. Many installations will run acceptably with significantly less memory, but the memory requirements for the OnTrack for Training instance can vary widely. |
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GeoMetrix TrainingPartner 2000GeoMetrix Data Systems, Corporate Headquarters5th Floor, 1815 Blanshard Street Victoria, BC Canada V8T 5A4
Phone: (250) 361-9300 URL: www.geometrix.bc.ca Email Address: info@geoMetrix.bc.ca Offering the most powerful Windows learning management software available Training Partner 2000 provides the features, usability, and flexibility necessary to manage large scale training centers. Training Partner 2000 provides a global solution that streamlines registration, scheduling, and reporting. With a revolutionary interface that can be tailored to the way your organization works, Training Partner 2000 manages complex tasks with point-and-click simplicity. One-step scheduling, drag-and-drop enrollment, and automatic e-mail notification, save time and increase productivity. No other systems lets you get more done in less time! |
Server Requirements Pentium 300 or better Windows NT 4.0 Server 128 MB RAM 500 MB free disk space a File server, accessible by workstation PCs, with 200 MB free disk space The File server need not be the same PC as the database server but must be sharable to users on the network
In addition, your server must have one of the following SQL databases installed:
Both Oracle and Interbase may be installed on UNIX servers. Recommended Client Workstation Requirements Pentium 133 Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 (service pack 3+), or Windows 2000 32 MB RAM (Win 95, 98), 64 MB RAM (NT), 96 MB RAM (Windows 2000) 200 MB of free hard drive space 256-color display CD-ROM drive Mouse or other pointing device |
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LearnFrame Pinnacle Learning Manager 4.2Learnframe, Inc12637 South 265 West #300 P. O. Box 1409 Draper, Utah, 84020-1409
Phone: (800)738-9800 and (801) 523-8000 URL: www.learnframe.com Email Address: sales@learnframe.com The Pinnacle Learning Manager (PLM) was built with an open architecture so that it can easily and automatically connect with any CBT courseware and multiple business applications without requiring changes or modifications to either program. This exclusive feature sets PLM far above other learning management tools as it allows PLM to automatically connect to 60-plus brands of CBT courses, totaling more than 11,000 titles, right out of the box. As a result, trainers can manage all training data with one central database. No other learning management tool on the market today comes close to this capability. |
Content Provider Partners Advantage America Media AssessNet Bellwether Boxer Learning Brigham Young University ComputerPrep Crisp Publications Digital 2000 DKSystems Educational Multimedia Element K Houghton Mifflin HR Compstar Individual John Wiley & Sons Jossey Bass KT Solutions Learnkey Marcom Mastery Technologies NETg netSyndicate NIIT Projected Learning Programs Prosoft QuestionMark Random House Rapid Performance Systems Sports Business Research Network Thomson Learning youachieve.com Solution Partners AccessNet Centra Digital Pipe, Inc. DigitalThink FutureLink Intraware jStream QuestionMark Rapid Performance Systems SkillScape SkillView Technologies SkillWare SmartForce |
Technical Requirements Administrator Module Pentium II 300 MHz 64 MB RAM 30 MB free disk space 60 MB Network Server, or Stand-Alone Installation Online Manager Pentium 166 MHz 64 MB RAM 10 MB free disk space 800 X 600 screen resolution Online Student Pentium 75 MHz 16 MB RAM 1 MB free disk space *PLM Online Web Server Dual-Pentium II 300 MHz Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0 for Win NT/2000 or Personal Web Server 4.0 for Win 95/98 256 MB RAM 30 MB free disk space System Software Supported Networks NetWare 3.x, 4.x, 5.x Microsoft Windows Networks Most PC networks supported Databases Microsoft SQL Server 7 Oracle 7.33 and later Operating Systems Windows NT 4 Windows 95/98 Windows 2000 Browsers (for Online Programs) Internet Explorer 4.x, 5.x Netscape Navigator 4.x * Higher web traffic and larger databases will perform better with systems that are more robust than those recommended here. |
Pathlore Registrar7965 N. High Street, Suite 300Columbus, OH 43235
Phone:(888)-PATHLORE [728-4567] URL: www.pathlore.com Email Address: info@pathlore.com The Pathlore Registrar Administration System (RAS) automates all aspects of your learning processes. You can manage and define courses and classes offered, register students, and communicate with them quickly and easily. RAS also produces online course catalogs, class rosters, and calendars. It helps you create custom reports and track budgets, student training histories, and instructors' class schedules. You even have the flexibility to make your entire training department a Virtual Training Office", using your telephone, computer network, or the Internet as a training communications tool. The Pathlore RAS can be scaled to fit your specific needs. The Registrar Enterprise level offering is targeted for large-scale deployments. It is ideally suited for organizations with demanding requirements including large number of and/or remote administrators, integrating CBT/WBT recordkeeping, and the ability to add telephone self-service registration. The Registrar Express level offering is ideally suited for smaller deployments. It is perfect for organizations focused on classroom training with fewer than 10 training administrators. |
Content Partners 24/7 University, Inc. Coastal Training Technologies Element K Instruction Set Mastery Technologies McGraw-Hill Lifetime Learning MindLeaders NETg SkillSoft Wave Technologies
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Minimum System Requirements Administrator Workstation/Client Tier Windows 95, 98, 2000, or NT 4.0 200 MB hard disk space Microsoft Word 7.0 (or later) to create and print letters Reporting Tool (Crystal Reports 7.0 or higher is preferred) Database Tier MSDE (ships with the product) Oracle Server with Oracle 7.3.4 or 8.0.5 or later, or MS SQL Server 7.0 or later MAPI-compliant e-mail system to send correspondence (e.g., MS Exchange, Lotus Notes, cc:Mail, etc.) |
Thinq TrainingServerTHINQ Learning Solutions Inc.296 Concord Road, Suite 180 Billerica, MA 01821
Phone: (888) 931-3311 URL: www.thinq.com Email Address: info@THINQ.com THINQ TrainingServer® LMS is a fully web-enabled Learning Management System (LMS) that manages your organization's enterprise-wide training process. Providing a comprehensive collection of functions, including the THINQ Learning Center and other third-party content integration, course management, event scheduling, needs analysis, and job development, THINQ TrainingServer LMS is the most robust, flexible and comprehensive LMS currently available. |
Channel Partners IBM PSINet JWG Associates
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Technical Requirements Supported Software Microsoft Windows 3.1 and WFW 3.1 Windows NT Windows 95 Windows 98 Minimum Workstation Requirements Processor: 80486 Clock Speed: 66 Mhz Memory: 16 MB Disk Space: 30 MB Monitor: VGA Supported Databases Servers Oracle Microsoft SQL Server Centura SQL Base IBM DB2 AS/400 Support Networks Novell NetWare Banyan Vines IBM LAN Server TCP/IP Microsoft NT Supported E-mail Microsoft Mail Microsoft Exchange Lotus Notes cc:Mail Novell SMTP |