UNIT 29 - M2 - Explain the requirements in preparing for a software installation and upgrade - ALL ASSIGNMENTS HERE!! PASS, MERITS AND DISTINCTIONS

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UNIT 29 M2 - Explain the requirements in preparing for a software installation and upgrade

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When it comes to software installation, you won’t be able to use an installation disk and you’re done without any faults. Like in life, to do something you have to prepare to make sure what you’re doing does what is needed. When it comes to software, you can do basically anything with it as long as it is written within the line of many codes within the program. All pieces of Software come in different levels of difficulty from simple to complex, similarly this also applies to upgrades as they can also come in different sizes. The software change could be from a minor bug change or adjustment of tools, and then there are upgrades that change how the software is run. So when running an upgrade or an installation you should have factors already in check so you don’t come across any hiccups though the installation. In any case you will need to be sure you have factors checked that could affect the installation or upgrade of software removed in order to complete them to be an optimal installation.

New software and update packages vary in many different sizes. Naturally the larger software’s are the longer to install, however customers will be more likely to be satisfied with the product due to the software having more things to do within it. Likewise with an update, the larger the update the longer installation process. That’s why it is best to install updates or software when time is on your side. When installing a big software sized file like an operating system, it will take quite a while because the system files have to create new locations to save the right files in the right place in order for the new computer to work seamlessly.

When preparing an installation for a business or even for personal use, there should be a sequence of activities someone should do before the installation has started. Before the installation has started, the person in charge would need to check the requirements to see if the computer is compatible with the software itself. IF the computer isn’t compatible with the software then a number of faults could happen and may even ruin the computer.  When those checks have been completed you should ensure that whatever you’re installing from has enough power supply running through it, so it won’t cut out on you while installing.    After the first step is made you would need to know where you intend to install the software within the computer or somewhere else so at a later date you would know exactly where the software would be; make sure you logically place you installation in a location that makes scene.

Materials

When making the installation the company or person installing software must make sure that they have the correct materials in hand like installation guides and license keys because if the person installing the software becomes stuck for some reason they will be able to refer back to the installation guide for help, which would help save allot of time instead of the person searching for answers and possibly finding none. Likewise it is the same with the license keys, if a person has successfully past all points of the software and arrives to the product/license key entry bar to discover that they either have an invalid key or a key that is completely for a different software then their whole time will be pointless. That’s why it is always important to make sure that you have the correct materials for a smooth and stress free installation.

Timing

The timing of the installation would be an important factor to a company or to an individual, reason being is because the best time for a company to do an installation is when no one is in the company building and most of their many employees are at home with their families, this would mean that the system will be free to be able to install a software without over working its self or stopping employees from working. Also running an installation when everyone is home will allow time in case anything goes wrong which should allocate time for fixing the situation. When planning an installation makes sure you have everything you need and there should always be enough time for an installation which you take in consideration of every aspect of the installation.

 Communication Procedure

When it comes to holding communication between the people within a company it is important to keep everyone reverent in the loop informed so they also will know what is going on and when with the software update or software installation. This will/should stop anyone informed from using the system when it shouldn’t be touched while the software installation/upgrade is in process; by doing you lower the risk of any accidental usage of the system which could lead to the software not installing or it being corrupted. When it comes to communication with the end user a company should be able to be contacted for whatever reasons the end users’ needs to contact them for, which may be due to the end users having problems using with the software. This is why it is a good thing to train the end user how to use the software themselves so they could be able to sort out problems themselves if problems arise. Software vendors should be easily accessible to communicate with if any problems arise so that the problem could be fixed with ease and less time wasted. If a major bug was found rendering the software limited to use, the communication between the company and the Software vendors should be quick, simple and fast which would help with getting the company to run at normal speed and will also help the Software vendors to quickly work on their software making sure it has fewer bugs in newer updates. If any other thing were to happen, there would need to be a plan to get in contact with the Software vendors to sort out the issue(s).

The backup/put Procedure plan

Sometimes after an installation has happened there could be a few things that might happen which are changing of mind to not have the software on the system, software didn’t install properly or software corrupted other software files and file locations. The plan is to back out without ruining the system and reversing any changes that happened though the installation. On occasions software can cause a computer to malfunction, causing the computer harm and other times you may just want to feel peace of mind knowing that the software is completely gone. To make sure that the computer system doesn’t become corrupted, it is essential that the use of the saved points is in use and this is done by the system restore points which the windows system operates. Another way of backing out is if you just want to remove the software and the date that came or was made by you then all you would have to do is just simply uninstall the software from the system. If you are afraid of corruption it is best to of made a backup of the system the day of which the installation will happen, so you don’t lose everything before the process.

Required access rights

Within an organisation people will be working in different departments from each other and each department that have rights access to different things. Everyone cannot be able to have access to everything as this would be a huge flaw and a breach within the security that may lead to a huge incident happening which may end up as employees selling information or abuse their permissions. If only one employee were to get hacked the hacker would have access to all files and all parts of departments which would result in the company’s destruction in a security flaw. So it is ideal to allocate different permissions to different departments of a company.

Training to end users

It is important within an organisation that all employees should have the right training on how to use software, because if the employees’ weren’t taught on how to use the software then the organisation will not run properly as the software will not be used to its full potential. That is why it is important for organisations to teach employees’ and guide them on how to use software for its initial use. This will help productivity within the organisation, boost sells and help the organisation to run fast, smooth and achieve their goals.