2. Learning Outcomes 1. Know software installation processes 2. Be able to prepare for software installation 3. Be able to install and configure software 4. Be able to test and document software installation Unit 8 - Installing Computer Software

3. LO1 Know Software Installation Processes Why install? Changing needs: Benefits additional functionality increased speed Implications compatibility hardware upgrades required training viruses other threats eg spyware Unit 8 - Installing Computer Software

4. Installation Processes Identify user need Prepare for installation Install Test and complete installation Register software as required Deal with problems Unit 8 - Installing Computer Software

5. LO2 Be able to Prepare for Software Installation Determine loading facilities: CD, DVD, internet Check file management documentation: supplied instructions organisational instructions Check compatibility: specifications of software Storage requirements User requirements Backup data Unit 8 - Installing Computer Software

6. LO2 Be able to Prepare for Software Installation Rollback: setting a restore point uninstalling software Obtain resources software itself License keys Configuration details Other uninstalling old software Unit 8 - Installing Computer Software

7. LO3 Be able to Install and Configure Software Install: new software application package operating system programmed solution Upgrade: new versions patches Unit 8 - Installing Computer Software

8. LO3 Be able to Install and Configure Software Loading facility: download from CD internet Configure: setting up to user requirements to organisational requirements Unit 8 - Installing Computer Software

9. LO4 Be able to Test and Document Software Installation Testing: functionality user requirements check Document: Work records preparation tasks installation date by whom hardware detail problems encountered Unit 8 - Installing Computer Software

10. Software Licenses Software license types: open source single license multi-user license Legal requirements: software piracy Registration: release of sensitive information access to support further information on updates Unit 8 - Installing Computer Software

11. Product Registration The benefits of software registration: keeps you informed of new upgrades offers of reduced prices on new products technical support offers of extended warranty Unit 8 - Installing Computer Software