Consulting Appropriate/Technical Personnel to

Ensure That Work is Coordinated with Others Who

are Involved in the Activity
Technical projects are often completed with the help of
skilled personnel from different departments of a
workplace. The installation of computer systems is one
activity that may require appropriate interactions and
coordination across different departments. Proper
consultation and coordination will ensure that a job
requirement will be fulfilled correctly and timely.
The IT department is usually headed by a manager who
oversees supervisors and skilled technicians. These
people are the only ones allowed to install or fix any
computer systems since they have the knowledge to do
so. All requests that concern the IT infrastructure must
always pass thru the IT department.
 Steps that must be done to ensure proper coordination:

• All requests must be made clear. The particulars must be

stated properly.

• Ample time must be considered when making a request.

Timeframes are important so that cramming will be
avoided. However, small requests can be accomplished
immediately.
• A request must be approved by the immediate supervisor
before submission to the IT department. Unapproved
requests will not be entertained.

• An IT personnel must check whether the request is valid.

After checking, the request will now be approved by the IT
manager and will be scheduled based on the availability of
the IT personnel and the timeframe of the department.
• All departments and personnel that will be affected by the
completion of the job requirement or request must be
informed properly so that minimal work disruption will be
encountered.

• In case materials are needed to be bought, the purchasing or

accounting department must be informed in time so that the
completion of the request will not be halted. All procured
materials must be recorded accordingly.
• All completed job requests must be acknowledged by the
requesting party and should be filed by the IT department
for proper documentation.
 Installing Computer Systems, Networking
Devices and Peripherals in Accordance with
Job Requirements
Different job requirements need a particular type of
computer system.

- Choosing the correct components of a computer system to

be installed depends on the workload that is needed out of
it.
- Basic computer operations like simple office applications
may also require a basic set-up. 
- Higher level of computing such as running a server for an
enterprise software will need a set-up that is of top
specification.
No matter what type of job requirement is at hand, similar
steps must be taken to install a computer system and its
peripherals.

These basic steps are as follows:

• Define the job requirement at hand. This will enable the

technician to have an idea and choose among the different
specifications of peripherals that will best fit the job.
Choosing the correct specification will result in efficiency.
• Attaching the peripherals is the next step.
Integrated peripherals are attached first. Carefully
checking the connection is key to a properly
working computer system. Loosely connected
cables may result in failure to properly function.
• Next is installing an operating system (OS).
An OS is the central software that manages all
the activities of a computer system. The
computer hardware and the operating system
must be compatible in order for them to be
able to function side by side.
• External peripherals may now be attached to the
computer system. Connections are usually thru a
USB cable.

• System drivers must then be installed after

attaching the necessary peripherals. Although most
computer systems are plug and play ready, which
means that a peripheral will work even without
installing a dedicated driver, installing its particular
driver will enable its full functionalities.
• Application software can now be installed.
These software include office productivity,
graphics design, accounting, and other
automated processes.
• Once the stand-alone computer system is completed,
connecting it to a network is now possible. A
network infrastructure that is composed of devices
such as communication channels and medium is
needed in order to do so. Computer systems may be
connected using cables that are directly connected to
an Ethernet port or wirelessly through a wireless
router.
• Testing must be done after all the steps to
ensure that the computer system that is
connected to the network is working properly.
Before installing any computer systems, it is
recommended that the proper occupational health and
safety procedures be followed. Only trained and
skilled technicians are allowed to handle such
installation. In case unforeseen malfunctions happen,
the people from the IT department must be notified
since they are the authorized persons to maintain,
repair or upgrade all the components that are
connected to the workplace’s IT infrastructure.
 Performing Variations in Installing
Devices and Systems in Accordance
with Customer/Client’s Requirements
There are three commonly used types of computer
systems in a workplace.

1. Stand-alone computers
2. Client computers
3. Server computers
What is Stand-alone computers?
• These are the most common set-up that is used in
workplaces. As the name suggests, a stand-alone
computer can function on its own provided that proper
installation has been accomplished. It has its own CPU,
main memory, and storage devices to name a few. The
installation of these type is the easiest since it only needs
the common components of a computer system.
Examples of these systems are desktop
computers and laptops.

Stand-alone Computers
What is Client Computers?
• These looks similar to a stand-alone computer but
has minimal integrated components. Most of the
processing capabilities comes from what is called a
server. Client computers are commonly used in big
offices that requires centralized data. This type of
system could not function on its own.
Servers Computer 
• These are the most powerful computer systems in
any workplace. Servers provide the processing
power needed by the client computers attached to
it. Servers also serve as the heart of a business
that requires centralized data.
Servers

Clients
Operating
System
 Aside from the type of computer
systems, variations in installation would
depend on the tasks where a computer
will be used. 

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Examples of these activities are as follows:

1. Basic office applications may be accomplished

using a stand-alone computer or a client computer.
Basic peripherals can also be provided such as a
mouse, keyboard, and a small printer and scanner.
2. For graphics design, a more power set-up
must be made. Processing speed and graphic
cards must be upgraded. Additional
peripherals such as a drawing pad, digital
pen, and industrial type printer can be
installed.
3. For specialized computer systems such as
enterprise networks, the highest specifications
must be taken into consideration since they
handle the over-all operations of all the
computer systems within a workplace.