Running Head: Implementation Phase of Communication Assets Project (CAP)
Implementation Phase of
Communication Assets Project (CAP)
Sandra Manchor
University of Phoenix Abstract
This paper discusses the implementation phase of the Communications Assets Project (CAP) Software Configuration Management (SCM). CAP is an interoperable communications inventory software package. The project manager for CAP has asked for an analysis for software configuration management. This paper includes the six major activities: coding, testing, installation, documentation, training and support. This document is a discussion on the transition from the design phase to the implementation phase. Implementation
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The server will require allocated and reallocated memory during processing. Should out of memory errors occur, the design will have to be reviewed and additional memory allocated to the servers and clients.
Installation
During the installation phase of implementation, SKM proposes using a parallel implementation. Initially, SKM proposes using a prototype of the system and having 6 key personnel use the system from their desktops. Once these personnel are familiar with the system and are comfortable with it, SKM will introduce a train-the trainer program which will enable these key personnel to return to the workforce and train other employees in their areas. The new system will be run in parallel with the old manual system. Running the systems in parallel is expected to have no impact on the development of CAP. CAP 's IT team will install the hardware on the network during a weekend and run tests on the systems to make sure they are up and running. Should the IT team encounter any problems, it will return the following weekend. SKM has allocated funding should it be required.
Documentation
During the implementation phase, several documents will be produced to help in the maintenance and support of the system. These documents will be used by CAP 's IT team. During testing, user manuals and operational manuals were produced that will help all personnel use the system. During this time, training manuals will be produced separately from the
The developing team should develop a manual that explains how various tasks can be achieved by an admin and user. Admin should be able to get familiar with the system with only couple of hours of training. On the other hand, normal users should be able to learn the system with virtually no training. When the system is first deployed the developing team will provide the organization using ApriLoC with the manual and a few hours of training. Additional training should also be available if needed by the
This section gives the details and specification of the hardware on which the system is expected to work.
1.13)Ans.Mainframe or Minicomputer: The resources which has to be managed carefully are memory and CPU resources and the network bandwidth,
A set of preliminary usage scenarios that describe the use of the system under different operating conditions.
In centralized computer or minicomputer frameworks the assets like memory, stockpiling of information and system data transfer capacity ought to be managed carefully.
Another factor to ensure success is to train the IT personnel on the system’s applications and processes. How well the IT personnel understand the systems is extremely relevant to the success of system implementation. The involvement of IT personnel, who have knowledge regarding the application requirements, increases the ability of the team to correctly and quickly specify the requirements. Experienced IT personnel on a team help ensure others understand terminology and have more of an understanding of the stakeholders needs (Havelka and Lee, April 25, 2002).
Another way of successfully gathering information is by building a prototype or model of the system, so that users can test or get an idea of what the finished product will be like. With this they can determine issues, problems, or inconsistency with the system. Another important part of gathering information is organizing it so that it can be understood and put to proper use. I propose categorizing the requirements into functional requirements, operational requirements, technical requirements, and transitional requirements. The functional requirements define how the user thinks the system is functioning overall, the operational requirements define what background processes need to be executed in order for the system to work optimally over a period of time, the technical requirements define what technical issues that must be addressed in order to successfully implement the system, and the transitional requirements define the processes or steps needed to implement the system smoothly and successfully. ("Mind Tools", 2012).
A: In the software lifecycle there are 4 phases that are derived from the old System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and they are as follow; Planning, Implementation, Maintenance, and the Removal process. The planning phase is defined by all planning activities including the analysis of the software to be installed, verification of its compatibility, supported methods of installations, and the identification of any risks associated with the software and the desired deployment method. The Implementation phase is used to prepare for deployment such as; creating a shared access location for files and creating or using the appropriate package files. After all these steps have been
There are several techniques used in the documentation process. As a system analyst I would propose to the members of this group a straightforward standardized approach. A reasonable suggestion for this project would be to use the Procedure Manual technique for documenting this system. The Procedure Manuals will provide instructions on how to operate and understand how the system works. These manuals are also used as a guide that can be updated at different intervals for future users. Procedure Manuals are also made available to users via the Web. This new approach has made it convenient for users to seek support in a much faster way by offering a FAQ page, and online chat (Kendall & Kendall, 2011). In
Options A, B, and C. This chapter has three options depending upon your previous experience with a manual version systems project called the Systems Understanding Aid, written by the same authors as this computerized project. Option A is for students who have not used the Systems Understanding Aid before. Option B is for students who have completed the Systems Understanding Aid before using Transactions List A (Document No. 1). Option C is for students who have completed the Systems Understanding Aid before using Transactions List B (Document No. 1).
Individual hands-on instructor: Here instructor trains each and every single user personally. This hand on approach provides a better opportunity to every user to learn the new system with confidence as the instructor gives his/her complete attention to one user only. But this method is expensive and time
Limoncell, T. A., Hogan, C. J., & Chalup, S. R. (2007). The Practice of System and Network Administration, Second Edition. Addison-Wesley Professional.
The planning involved in the deployment and implementation of information system are highlighted in the following points:
This Software Configuration Management (SCM) Plan addresses configuration management for the Net promoter Score software application. The purpose of this document is to establish guidelines for this project that all participants should abide by. This plan addresses policies and procedures for versioning, audits, documentation, release control, and maintenance. This SCM Plan defines the configuration management policies and procedures required for the Net Promoter Score application. This application is intended to survey and capture user feedback from and about the host application.
What is the link between production and implementation? I feel it can be described as a Development Environment. Can Development Environments manage various computer languages, in order to teach the fundamentals of programming?