Kapp Notes

DECEMBER 1, 2006

There always seems to be a debate about whether or not an organization should host a Learning Management System (LMS) application internally or externally. An informed client needs to consider costs as well as some questions about the ability to host internally. I have to admit, I lean toward having a vendor host the solution.

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Hosting vendor LMS Server 100

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 25, 2024

It is built by a vendor – you pay to “buy the system” which really means you are leasing it. You purchase seats (some vendors refer to it as licenses). You may have to buy for multi-tenant, or e-commerce functionality, or additional add-ons, if the vendor offers it. Some other servers farm.

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Learning System System Moodle Open Source 77

JCA Solutions

JUNE 9, 2020

That’s often a mistake. Many eLearning vendors create content that is not LMS-agnostic. Vendors whose eLearning content complies with all versions of industry standards and has been tested on multiple LMS platforms can escape many of these problems. AICC allows training vendors to license content that is housed on their own servers.

eLearning Strategy 59

eLearning Strategy Compliance Training AICC LMS 59

Challenge to Learn

APRIL 18, 2016

All the software lives in the cloud and is maintained and cared for by the vendor. The funny thing is that cloud based solutions are much more secure than any local stored system: Data in the cloud floats over many servers, it is not tied to one specific server. I have chosen 8 reasons that should convince you. No IT hustle.

Authoring Tools 145

Authoring Tools Authoring Easygenerator Server 145

Academy of Mine

MAY 29, 2023

A SaaS Learning Management System is a specific type of LMS that is hosted on the cloud and made available to you by a company. In other words, you license your LMS from a provider. The software’s hosted in the cloud, which means that customers don’t have to download software or install hardware on their devices to use the system.

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LMS Learning Management System Compliance Training System 75

Academy of Mine

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Do a quick Google search on “LMS” and you will see key phrases like web-based or self-hosted LMS, SaaS or open-source LMS, and commercial or education LMS. Decide whether it’s realistic to host the LMS yourself (we don’t think so and we’ll show you why). One downside to most cloud-based LMS vendors is they don’t offer customization.

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LMS Open Source Server Moodle 40

eFront

OCTOBER 2, 2014

But even if you go for an inferior LMS (well, we had to say it), there are several things you have to consider, the most important being whether you want a Cloud solution or a custom LMS deployment (either hosted or internally deployed). Cloud-hosted LMS. Self-hosted (internally deployed) LMS. Hosted LMS.

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Tools Server Hosting MySQL 97

Web Courseworks

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

As the software industry continues to move away from purchased client/server applications and toward cloud-based SaaS (software as a service) solutions, LMS administrators must rethink the means that they employ to keep their system free from attack, and most importantly, keep their data secure. Professional License Number.

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Security Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 113

Academy of Mine

MARCH 30, 2022

Since these LMSs are hosted and backed up on the cloud, learners enrolled in the platform don’t have to install software or hardware. Additionally, when you partner with this type of provider, your system is hosted and backed up for you and you have a technical support team at your side. Open Source/Self-hosted. White-label.

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LMS Compliance Training White Label Open Source 98

Web Courseworks

DECEMBER 11, 2017

As the software industry continues to move away from purchased client/server applications and toward cloud-based SaaS (software as a service) solutions, LMS administrators must rethink the means that they employ to keep their system free from attack, and most importantly, keep their data secure. Professional License Number.

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Security Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 100

Avilar

DECEMBER 3, 2019

On-premise learning management systems are hosted locally, on your company’s servers. Most implementations involve a combination of your IT staff – to install, test, and deploy the software in your environment – and the vendor’s implementation team, which may configure the system for your learning management process.

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LMS Learning Management System Server vendor 54

Paradiso

APRIL 8, 2019

Vendor-bought or In-house? Possibly the first major decision you will face while choosing the best LMS for your endeavour is, if you’d want to adapt an open-source LMS, like Moodle, or purchase a custom LMS from a vendor? Contacting vendors. Finally, get out there and speak to existing customers of the vendor of your best LMS.

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LMS Companies Blended Learning vendor 128

Challenge to Learn

APRIL 18, 2016

All the software lives in the cloud and is maintained and cared for by the vendor. The funny thing is that cloud based solutions are much more secure than any local stored system: Data in the cloud floats over many servers, it is not tied to one specific server. I have chosen 8 reasons that should convince you. No IT hustle.

Authoring Tools 100

Authoring Tools Authoring Easygenerator Server 100

Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Compared it to a # of diff open source offerings as well as large commercial systems and smaller vendors as well. Decided would rather spend money on support and implementation rather than licensing. Low start up costs helped us out (no licensing fees; minimal server requirements).

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Case Study Moodle Open Source Study 160

The Be-all and End-all Guide to Creating a Supreme LearnDash LMS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

I’ll be comparing the platforms based on 7 parameters – Features, Set up, Hosting & Security, Design & Customization, Monetization, Support, and Price. Now, both Teachable and Thinkific are hosted platforms. LearnDash vs Teachable vs Thinkific – Hosting & Security concerns? Oh, wait, first things first!

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LMS Security Hosting Server 85

The Be-all and End-all Guide to Creating a Supreme LearnDash LMS

JULY 22, 2020

A Cloud based LMS is a web based LMS that is hosted on the servers of the service provider (vendor) which allows you to access your course and LMS content from anywhere and from any device. It has to be done by your hosted server’s support team which can take days. SaaS or Cloud Based LMS.

LMS 95

LMS Open Source Online Server 95

Academy of Mine

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Live learning sessions are often hosted using webinars on apps like Zoom. A more specific example of how your business would benefit from your training with an LMS is being able to schedule, host, and deliver webinars seamlessly within your LMS. Self-Hosted LMS. Monetize Training Courses. Enable Sales Teams. Cloud-Based.

Association Learning Management System 103

Association Learning Management System LMS Learning Management System Compliance Training 103

ProProfs

MARCH 14, 2019

Their cost can be based on various pricing options such as pay-per-user, pay-per-use, pay-per-course, or license fee. Whichever option you choose, it is important to get a clear picture beforehand of the different price models in place across vendors. Cloud vs Self-Hosted LMS. License Fee. Read More: What is an LMS?

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Cost Association LMS Association Learning Management System Software 74

Academy of Mine

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Live learning sessions are often hosted using webinars on apps like Zoom. A more specific example of how your business would benefit from your training with an LMS is being able to schedule, host, and deliver webinars seamlessly within your LMS. Self-Hosted LMS. Monetize Training Courses. Enable Sales Teams. Cloud-Based.

Association Learning Management System 98

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS Compliance Training 98

Docebo

AUGUST 16, 2019

LMS Licensing Types. There are multiple LMS licensing types , including: Registration Model: Calculates usage based on several user metrics, including: how many users log into the LMS, how many register for a specific course, how many users buy content or earn a certification. Unlimited: Typically doesn’t count users or usage.

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LMS Learning Management System System Compliance Training 131

Challenge to Learn

APRIL 8, 2016

If you have a website, intranet or wiki, you can host your courses there. You create them in an e-Learning authoring tool and ‘publish’ them on one of these web servers. An LMS offers more than just hosting of your courses and tracking the results of your learner. Subscription or a license?

Authoring Tools 120

Authoring Tools Authoring Tools LMS 120

eLearning 24-7

JULY 16, 2012

All they care about is whether the system is in “the cloud” SaaS or “in the cloud” to the consumer means that is it hosted on your servers or wherever you host your LMS and they can access it via the internet regardless of where they are located as long as they have an internet connection. Web sites yes.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System Trends Association LMS LMS 72

Academy of Mine

MAY 30, 2023

You can completely avoid the time-consuming installation steps of setting up your own servers. When licensing a cloud LMS from a vendor online, most platforms include course-building tools, templates, and tutorials to get started quickly. On top of that, cloud LMSs offered by vendors will include platform and server maintenance.

LMS 40

LMS Learning Management System Authoring Tools System 40

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 30, 2010

I want to stress that I selected these vendors as up and coming, not based on any revenue cycle nor any compensation from them. I AM NOT RECEIVING ANY COMPENSATION FROM THESE VENDORS. Pricing – as provided to me by the vendors (as of 3-30-2010). Hosted: Maintenance and support, either license, $1,850/year.

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Providers LMS Outstart Server 40

eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 12, 2010

Features 102 vendors. Pricing and Users/Licenses. u = user, Typically 1 u or u = means one user/one license per that price point, unless otherwise noted. If vendor does not listing pricing on web site, you will see “Not Available on Site&#. Listed below is the RCAT (Rapid Content Authoring Tools) Directory.

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Authoring AICC Tools Content 63

eLearning 24-7

MAY 17, 2022

Sure, there are some vendors who will sell you the system outright, but then you either pay extra for the updates or you just have a system that never gets updated. Oh, and it has to sit either on your own servers OR you pay to host it somewhere. Vendors seem to enjoy not using catalog as a term. Or is it static?

Learning System 64

Learning System System vendor Scanning 64

eLearning 24-7

MAY 1, 2020

When see the template you are going to be like “this is a lot of features and categories, no vendor will complete all of this.” Vendors who gripe, clearly have never experienced a 10 page or more RFI/RFP (and high page RFPs are common). . Some vendors are very open on what was the initial data set, others less so.

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RFP Learning System System Authoring Tools 58

Kitaboo

MARCH 21, 2022

For instance, it can block the forwarding of sensitive emails on their servers, restrict access to, or copying or printing of your files. Increased accessibility: DRM technology is usually hosted on a cloud so you can easily distribute and sell your eBooks through the cloud.

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Digital Authoring Tools eBook Confidentiality 52

Mindflash

JANUARY 12, 2015

IT costs include infrastructure, software licensing, and training. Commercial LMS products are typically sold as a locally hosted enterprise product or a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering. The former is hosted on an organization’s own servers. The Cloud-Based LMS: A Refresher.

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Solution Authoring Tools Virtual Classroom Server 40

Academy of Mine

MARCH 29, 2022

Since these LMSs are hosted and backed up on the cloud, learners enrolled in the platform don’t have to install software or hardware. Additionally, when you partner with this type of provider, your system is hosted and backed up for you and you have a technical support team at your side. How important is visually branding your LMS?

LMS 40

LMS Compliance Training Open Source White Label 40

Paradiso

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

Vendor-bought or In-house? Possibly the first major decision you will face while choosing the best LMS for your endeavour is, if you’d want to adapt an open-source LMS, like Moodle, or purchase a custom LMS from a vendor? Contacting vendors. Finally, get out there and speak to existing customers of the vendor of your best LMS.

LMS 70

LMS Companies Blended Learning vendor 70

Paradiso

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

Vendor-bought or In-house? Possibly the first major decision you will face while choosing the best LMS for your endeavour is, if you’d want to adapt an open-source LMS, like Moodle, or purchase a custom LMS from a vendor? Contacting vendors. Finally, get out there and speak to existing customers of the vendor of your best LMS.

LMS 70

LMS Companies Blended Learning vendor 70

ProProfs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

In an industry filled with so many eLearning vendors, it can be tricky to find the best deal. Ask the LMS vendor to offer a free trial so that you can test out the features. Does it work intuitively, or will you need to spend a lot of time reading through manuals or emailing the vendor to perform even basic functions?

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LMS Learning Management System Compliance Training Expert 107

eLearning 24-7

MARCH 7, 2013

Other options – depends on the vendor. Typically the video content management platform consists of (please note: that some vendors call their VCMS something else). SaaS or on your own servers – they can do both, but ideally prefer SaaS (they host it). your own logo (not all the vendors offer this option.

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Platform Video vendor Player 88

LearnUpon

DECEMBER 15, 2016

And while there is no doubt that cloud hosted (SaaS) learning management systems are by far the most popular option for companies looking to deliver eLearning to their employees, customers, partners and resellers, from time to time we still see organizations choose a customizable solution over a cloud-based one. LMS Vendor QA.

Association Learning Management System 40

Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS Solution 40

Hurix Digital

MAY 13, 2020

No more are businesses required to download full-length software, host hefty applications, or prepare computerized databases on their own systems. Cloud cost management also tries to ensure that the usage of cloud-oriented services is maximized, and contributory elements like memory, storage, traffic, instances, license, network, etc.

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Cost Management Enterprise Network 52

Academy of Mine

APRIL 16, 2014

You’ll likely want: High quality hosting to handle all of the dynamic scripts you’ll be running (many will require you have root access to your server which means you can’t use a cheap shared hosting platform). Many integrated systems require Red5 of Adobe FMS be installed on the server’s root.

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Software Online Course Business 40