Monday, February 4, 2013

What to use/charge for remote help desk support?

Q. I want to start offering remote desktop support to customers, but I have no idea what to charge. Where have you gone for rate examples? And what is the easiest/cheapest (free?) software for doing this?

Thanks in advance!
Derek

A. Check out http://www.crossloop.com

They provide tools and you can check out what others are charging.
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How to configure sonic firewall to allow remote desktop?
Q. Would like to allow software support company access to internal networks. Can you configure sonic firewall to allow access using rdp?
It is a sonicwall firewall. Can I setup a network access rule to allow rdp?

A. Sonic F/W comes with technical support? You need to contact your Sonic provider as they are the only ones with the "Key". It is a great system but totally not for the home user.

If have HIPA/Privacy concerns which drive you to have the F/W then the IT folks on the other end of your VPN would be a good place to start.

AAS Computer Networking, ISP Help Desk Tech

What is a User Support Technician in the Computer Information Systems-aas in a community college?
Q. I decided to change my major from COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS-AAS to COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS / USER SUPPORT - AAS at my college. I want a good paying job in the IT career field as one of three professions. I either want to become a Personal Computer Technician or an IT Security Specialist or an User Support Technician for a big company.

A. You can find much more detailed info at this site:

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos306.htm

Significant Points


Job growth is projected to be faster than the average for all occupations.

A bachelorâs degree is required for some jobs, while an associate degree or certification is adequate for others.
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ob prospects should be good, especially for college graduates with relevant skills and experience


Computer support specialists provide technical assistance, support, and advice to individuals and organizations that depend on information technology. They work within organizations that use computer systems, for computer hardware or software vendors, or for third-party organizations that provide support services on a contract basis, such as help-desk service firms. Support specialists are usually differentiated between technical support specialists and help-desk technicians.

Technical support specialists respond to inquiries from their organizations' computer users and may run automatic diagnostics programs to resolve problems. In addition, they may write training manuals and train computer users in the use of new computer hardware and software. These workers also oversee the daily performance of their company's computer systems, resolving technical problems with Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and other systems.

Help-desk technicians respond to telephone calls and e-mail messages from customers looking for help with computer problems. In responding to these inquiries, help-desk technicians must listen carefully to the customer, ask questions to diagnose the nature of the problem, and then patiently walk the customer through the problem-solving steps. They also install, modify, clean, and repair computer hardware and software. Many computer support specialists start out at the help desk.

Help-desk technicians deal directly with customer issues, and their employers value them as a source of feedback on their products and services. They are consulted for information about what gives customers the most trouble, as well as other customer concerns.

Work environment. Computer support specialists normally work in well-lighted, comfortable offices or computer laboratories. Most work about 40 hours a week. Those who work for third-party support firms often are away from their offices, spending considerable time working at a client's location. As computer networks expand, more computer support specialists may be able to provide technical support from remote locations. This capability would reduce or eliminate travel to the customer's workplace, and may allow some support specialists to work from home.

Injuries in this occupation are uncommon, but like other workers who type on a keyboard for long periods, computer support specialists are susceptible to eyestrain, back discomfort, and hand and wrist problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome.




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