Comprehensive Lifecycle Plan

Introduction

Organizations have to keep systems in a manner that supports their continued

operation and this requires proper planning that ensures there is upgrading of the
systems for use in the various stations of the organization in the entire continent.
Therefore, to keep PCs upgraded and functional through proper hardware & software lifecycle, a
comprehensive plan should be developed. There are phases to create either hardware system or
software system or both systems to meet the expectation of the user, the System Development Life
Cycle (SDLC) which elaborates the major steps that the organization has to put into consideration for the
achievement of systems which are updated and upgraded with the daily fast changing technological
world.

System planning

It’s the most crucial phase to create a system which is successful. Planning includes the current
system adapting that sets agenda for what is needed to be able to develop a new system. This
puts into consideration and defines the user requirements, identification of the features required,
functions & customizations to gauge the overall capability of what need to be developed.

System analysis and design

An analysis of the user requirements for the employees in the organization is to be assessed since the
users are in different locations. This will enable in determining the viability of the expected user
requirements and the practicability of these requirements in system designing. Design is developed from
needs requirements for the system and is useful in identification of the systems components, the
security level and the various interfaces as well as the data in the system.

System testing and implementation

Testing is very vital for it ensures that the employees are satisfied and no coding require or hardware
configuration or design because it doesn’t require knowledge undertaken by the system users or
specialized personnel team after which there is implementation of the upgrade plan if it’s user accepted.
Implementation allows the installation of the software and hardware that has been seen to be
applicable by the users as it was required and also requires user training for better familiarization with
the newly acquired or upgraded system. This phase may take a little much longer but it all depends on
how difficult is the system and its presented solutions.

System Maintenance

This comes there has been reached decision to apply and implement the plan of system life cycle that is
seen to be fit for the purpose. Maintenance is carried out to ensure that the system doesn’t get
outdated and that it stays up to date with the trends of the technological evolutions. This may involve
replacing the old hardware and occasionally evaluating the performance of the system. For specific
components should be provided with the latest updates to meet the latest technologies right standards.

System upgrades

To achieve maintenance, there should be detailed upgrades for both the hardware and the software. On
the case of hardware, upgrades may be on; processors, chassis, adapters, cables, storage and memory
while software upgrades may include; operating systems, security, database and file management. To
achieve better system upgrades, the kind of software upgrades being applied should be compatible with
the hardware components used by the organization. In the upgrading process, the organization has to
consider upgrades on the operating system from the Windows 7 that is used currently to a more
progressive Windows as well as creating a centralized security measures through components controls
that will ensure that the systems of the organization are not used individual business but for the
organization only. The organization should also consider upgrades in the most modern technological
portable equipment such as laptops, tablets, smart watches and portable Wi-Fi routers. However, in the
event of upgrading the organization has to consider software developers such Airbrake, Oracle and
Veracode which provide organizational clarities, strategies for legacy application and improved features
when it comes to security.

Conclusion

In spite of the implemented process and toll applied, there should be documentation that supports
findings, implementation phases and success analysis too. Most important for the successful
hardware & software life cycle planning is the planning, implementation and regular upgrades
when there is the need to do so for this give an organization maximum and efficient productivity.
Strategic upgrades for the hard ware and software is necessary for it improves the
efficiency as well as the longevity of the systems infrastructure. Its however wise to be
careful when it comes to upgrading because it can be expensive and time consuming if
not well done, this therefore call for the necessity to have an expert carryout the
upgrading for the stations of the organization in the entire continent.