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ICT5-01 - Policy and strategy issues

Module Specification:

5.1 Policy and strategy issues

  • Understand the need for an information management policy.
  • Understand the strategic implications of software, hardware and configuration choices for an organisation.
  • Appreciate the range of needs of different users.

5.1.1 Methods of enhancing existing capabilities - Future proofing

  • Discuss the reasons why organisations may wish to upgrade hardware/software provision - factors could include hardware/software development, organisation ethos, task driven change, software change.
  • Understand that hardware and software exists which allows packages to run on different platforms.
  • Understand the advantages and disadvantages of the approach.

5.1.2 Backup strategies

  • Describe the different options available for backup systems and understand the implications and limitations of there use.
  • Understand the strategies for backup scheduling and storage of backups.

Module Content:

  1. Policy and strategy issues
  2. Future Proofing
  3. Backup
  4. Notes
  5. Questions

Additional Information:

A Level ICT 2nd Edition P. M. Heathcote Chpt. 52, 53
   

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