Types of Software Implementation Methods

Syllabus Point

  • Investigate types of software implementation methods

Including:

  • direct
  • phased
  • parallel
  • pilot

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Direct

Switching from old to new in one single action

  • All users move to the new system
  • Old system retired immediately

Phased

  • Gradually implementing the new system in phases or modules
  • Incremental testing, training and adaptation

Parallel

  • New and old systems run simultaneously for period
  • Can be resource intensive

Pilot

  • Rolling out new system to small, manageable group of users before a full scale implementation
  • Identify issues or necessary adjustments in a controlled environment

Implementation Methods Comparison

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