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Conduct pre-installation audit for software installation
Conduct pre-installation audit for software installation
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAS407
ICTSAS407
State Code
AUW31
AUW31
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
020305 - Systems Analysis And Design
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and appraise critical pre-existing systems or components prior to the installation of software, including establishing compatibility and interoperability requirements.It applies to individuals who apply technical and specialised software development knowledge and systematic approaches to determine client/system software requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess compatibility of existing software
- 1.1 Confirm details of software loaded on client system from actual system and from existing system documentation
- 1.2 Identify software prerequisites for new software
- 1.3 Confirm customer requirements with technical specifications
- 1.4 Confirm and assess compatibility issues against installation plan and cost constraints
- 1.5 Document recommendations on variances, level and software consistency for consideration by appropriate person
2. Confirm interoperability of software with environment
- 2.1 Confirm no conflicts between new software and previously installed software and hardware
- 2.2 Measure degree of interoperability between software
- 2.3 Confirm interoperable functioning of all software involved
3. Assess system capacity to install ordered software
- 3.1 Obtain details of current system memory, disk, available disk storage, and other specific hardware requirements from investigation of system and system documentation
- 3.2 Confirm hardware prerequisites for new software are met, implications noted and minimum requirements identified
- 3.3 Confirm and assess capacity issues against installation plan and cost constraints
- 3.4 Document recommendations on variances in capacity for consideration by appropriate person
4. Prepare and distribute audit report
- 4.1 Document findings, recommendations and impact on project in a manner appropriate for target audience
- 4.2 Present and distribute the audit analysis report according to organisational standards and procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8069 | ICASAS407A | Conduct pre-installation audit for software installation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEH4 | ICT40118 | Certificate IV in Information Technology | Qualification |
| AWB5 | ICT40115 | Certificate IV in Information Technology | Qualification |