Abstract: A web based method for the configuration of and maintaining assets from web pages or a web based shopping cart during the procurement process. When an individual is purchasing a product or intends to purchase a product the web based method allows the user to perform critical steps in the asset management process. The web based method allows users to implement and maintain the components of assets during the procurement process. The information that the user inputs during the shopping process is captured and placed in a common database that may be SQL based. This captured information can later be modified via web pages. Existing assets can be upgraded using our web-based method during the procurement process.