Microsoft Word Hardware Reconfiguration Methodology V final2

Methodology

A generic methodology will help to accommodate for the various types of long-term system maintenance and allow the reader to use whichever form is most suitable to his current requirements. However, due to the generalities involved in formulating a generic methodology, many specifics are kept out of the overall process so that the reader can decide which tools and other specifics are most appropriate. Furthermore, a generic approach keeps the text short and concise. In addition, in order to maintain brevity and simplicity, some issues, concepts, and tasks have been altogether left out; they should not affect the overall clarity, as they are minor details that can be filled in by the reader’s experience and knowledge.

It is important to understand the difference between an operating system update and upgrade. They differ only in the magnitude of changes made to the operating system. An update generally has less overall impact on the operating system than an upgrade. However, in order to ensure a minimal impact for either they should be performed periodically.

Furthermore, a generic methodology is the best possible approach in order to ensure a successful hardware migration and operating system hardware reconfiguration whenever newer hardware must be supported. As examined in Report [1], a migration and reconfiguration are generally the most appropriate methods for either adapting to newer hardware or moving from one platform to the next. By avoiding the necessity of installing a newer operating system, many potential issues of conflict and contention can altogether be avoided. In addition, employing a generic methodology frees the reader to focus on higher-level issues.

A generic methodology allows for a global overview of the concepts and tasks to be accomplished. How they are completed and through which means is of little concern here. Finally, a generic approach facilitates the interchanging of various lower-level technologies and tools as the higher-level concepts (i.e. the methodology) are generally left unaffected by lower- level changes.

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