Imagine opening a shipment of computer equipment and unwrapping the "perfect" technology solution - preconfigured to your exact specifications and ready to plug and play.

That's exactly what happens when you rely on CDW's Configuration Services to help you build an on-demand solution in one of our two strategically located, state-of-the-art, ISO 9001:2000 certified Configuration Centers.

CDW's Configuration services were designed with you in mind:

• Technical Expertise: Our highly-trained professional technicians have numerous engineer-level
  industry certifications and receive ongoing technical training from CDW University.
  
  
• Quality Control: CDW's three-step quality control process ensures fast, accurate deployment.
  QC checklists and unique packaging can be customized to your specifications. We can also set up
  configured machines to run with a 12-hour diagnostic program - an extra step to ensure that all
  components work properly during initial operation.
  

Hardware Configuration

CDW can configure hardware to your requirements before it leaves our warehouse. Our highly-certified professionals can help with simple installations as well as highly complex, enterprise configurations. From desktop, notebook and server configuration to peripheral installation to complete rack assemblies, our team can ensure your systems are ready to go, right out of the box.

Software Configuration

Installing and configuring software in recently purchased systems can be time-consuming and frustrating. Let CDW manage this for you - all systems can be set to your specific requirements before arriving at their final destination.

Imaging

Our Imaging services make adding new equipment to your network fast and easy. Save time and money, and ensure consistency across your network, by having CDW pre-load your proprietary or OEM software and configure your network settings. Your desktops, laptops, servers and PDAs will arrive at your door configured and loaded exactly the way you need them.

Rack Configuration

CDW can install and configure rack hardware to your specifications. We construct complete rack assemblies with servers, KVMs, UPSs, blade servers, and 21U and 42U rack enclosures. We also provide networking hardware solutions such as routers, access points, WAN interface cards, voice interface modules and cabling. All hardware is tested for functionality and compatibility, and shippped on shock pallet to ensure your rack arrives in perfect working order.

Burn-In and Diagnostics

Our Diagnostic service involves a rigorous testing process that puts your equipment through higher-than-normal usage patterns to test all system components. We can test devices for up to 12 hours. This service reduces the risk of an inoperable system upon arrival.

Asset Management

CDW can assist you with keeping track of your company’s IT infrastructure with our customized Asset Management services, which allow you to identify individual products quickly and easily. All tagged items are included in our in-house IT Asset Management Tracking database, and you can readily track equipment online by order number, asset tag ID number, serial number, CDW part number, location, manufacturer and even custom fields.