A company which specializes in the design of computer generated 3D models would have to keep up to date with the very latest 3D modelling software as they will need to be producing the very best quality models to be included in productions.
For example, if a company where to design models for games, then the software required would have to be continuously updated in order to keep up with the increasing good graphics demanded by modern games. This is one reason to update their software, as their business relies on it.
Also, new software could include new tools which makes the models created easier to make, faster to make, and far superior quality. This will increase productivity and product quality as more products can be created in a smaller time frame, to a far higher quality.
Also, the game industry is a fast changing one, so as different companies use different game engines, or update them, new file formats may be needed to incorporate them into the project. This requires advanced format-changing software, which will require the company to have the up to date software in order to secure business.
These are all reasons for a business to upgrade its software, but all reasons are basically the same thing; It is good practice to keep updated with new software as it greatly benefits the productivity of the business. As newer software will usually allow for faster creation of products as their are more innovitive shortcuts etc.
Monday, 18 June 2012
Software Installation Protocol
There are multiple steps for installing or upgrading software when part of a business, as the company is responsible for its own problems with it systems. This means they cannot blame the software producers for any damage or data loss, so a strict protocol must be followed in order for the new system to be rolled out across the business. This requires multiple steps:
This is a basic outline, but steps can be added or removed with consideration to the seriousness of the software, as a new system calculator is less likely to ruin a system when compared to a new operating system.
Upgrade Backout Procedure
1) Realise something is wrong
2) Stop the installation
3) Plug in external backup harddrive used in the guide beforehand
4) Use the system rollback tool to reboot it to the state of the harddrive
5) Ensure no data has changed and the program is not installed
Following these steps it is nearly impossible to lose data oir corrupt your system, as you are restoring it from a time when you know it worked, minimising the risk of data loss, corruption or system failiure.
- Make a backup of the current system
- Research the software for known bugs, problems, glitches etc.
- Meet with the person who has the power within the business to authorize the software
- Explain the benefits and risks incorporated with the action, and gain permission
- Setup a closed trial system
- Backup data on trial system
- Download Software and Install/Update
- Backup
- Allow a select few to trial test the new system for a trial period
- Ensure no data loss etc.
- Report results to superior about the trial period results
- Gain permission for full roll-out
- Backup all systems
- Update/Install software on company system
- Backup
- Close maintenance on system for immediate future
This is a basic outline, but steps can be added or removed with consideration to the seriousness of the software, as a new system calculator is less likely to ruin a system when compared to a new operating system.
Upgrade Backout Procedure
1) Realise something is wrong
2) Stop the installation
3) Plug in external backup harddrive used in the guide beforehand
4) Use the system rollback tool to reboot it to the state of the harddrive
5) Ensure no data has changed and the program is not installed
Following these steps it is nearly impossible to lose data oir corrupt your system, as you are restoring it from a time when you know it worked, minimising the risk of data loss, corruption or system failiure.
Pros and Cons of New Software
New software obviously has its benefits, as it upgrades the software you have to incorporate new functions, iron out bugs and allow compatibility with different/new operating systems. They can run faster and more efficiently than previous versions, as it has been further refined and has had more feedback on the drawbacks.
However, new software can cause systems to fail and break due to unforeseeable conflictions between programmes. For example, updating software which is used to access delicate documents may corrupt old file versions. This causes a extreme loss of data, which could be fatal for a business which does not have an adequate updating protocol, and doesn't back up existing data regularly. Also, updating to a new version of an OS may wipe the data on the hard drive, which is obviously bad.
Another disadvantage is the fact that non-technical people may not want to keep up-to-date with new software, as they are comfortable with the original software, and oppose change. This will negatively impact performance as they will have to adapt to the new software which they don't want.
However, new software can cause systems to fail and break due to unforeseeable conflictions between programmes. For example, updating software which is used to access delicate documents may corrupt old file versions. This causes a extreme loss of data, which could be fatal for a business which does not have an adequate updating protocol, and doesn't back up existing data regularly. Also, updating to a new version of an OS may wipe the data on the hard drive, which is obviously bad.
Another disadvantage is the fact that non-technical people may not want to keep up-to-date with new software, as they are comfortable with the original software, and oppose change. This will negatively impact performance as they will have to adapt to the new software which they don't want.
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