Application Configuration Flashcards
Graphics card that can handle most day to day applications in an office environment.
Integrated GPU
Graphics card for more high-end graphics and intense applications.
Dedicated graphics card
RAM available on a Dedicated graphics card
8 to 16 GB
Digital key that can unlock an application
External Hardware Token
Things to consider when installing a new application (5)
1) Memory
2) Processing
3) Storage
4) Graphics card
5) External hardware token
What are the 3 ways you can get an application?
1) Download from the app store
2) Download from the Internet
3) Purchase on physical media
What are the Application Stores on a Windows, Apple, and Linux machine called?
1) Windows machine: Microsoft Store
2) Apple machine: App Store
3) Linux machine: package manager
Which application distribution method is the most reliable/secure?
Downloading from the app store
app stores take precautions to ensure that the software is good quality
CD, DVD, USB are known as:
Physical Media
Digital file format used to replicate a physical CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc. Essentially, it is a disk image that contains a virtual version of an optical disk drive’s contents.
ISO File
How to Mount an ISO file in Windows and Mac
Windows:
Right click and select “Mount”
Mac:
Use the Disk Utility
What are the 3 main Business impacts when installing new applications?
1) Licensing
2) Support
3) Training
Type of license that you can install one copy of that application on one system.
Single user license
True or False? Some applications will support multiple copies being installed on multiple systems for use by a single user
True
Type of license that 5 users related to each other can each get a copy of that application.
Family license
Windows, Microsoft, Mac, and Linux tools used for application deployment (4)
- Windows Deployment Service
- Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
- Apple Business Manager
- Private repositories
.dmg
disk image file
Christina is talking with Fred in IT about a new program that she wants to install on her workstation. The system requirements say it needs 4 GB of RAM. Christina’s computer has 4 GB of RAM, but Fred says the program won’t work well on Christina’s computer. Why does Fred tell Christina the program won’t work well?
a) IT administrators should always minimize new software being installed on workstations because they often result in vulnerabilities.
b) It is clear to Fred that the computer doesn’t have the necessary storage space, so the software won’t run well
c) Computers should have more than the minimum required RAM in order to work well.
d) Fred is mistaken since the computer clearly meets the RAM requirement.
c) Computers should have more than the minimum required RAM in order to work well.
For an application to deliver its best performance, the computer should have more than the minimum requirements of RAM. While new software can introduce new vulnerabilities and some IT departments might discourage new software as a basic policy, the problem of minimum RAM requirements is still a legitimate reason to persuade Christina not to install the new software.
RAM measures working memory, not storage space.
Fred is not mistaken, Christina’s computer should have more RAM if the program is to work at peak performance.
Ahmed wants to ensure that he is installing the most up to date version of an application. What distribution method would be BEST meet Ahmed’s goal?
a) Install it from a CD
b) Download it from an app store
c) Install it from a DVD
d) Borrow it from a friend
b) Download it from an app store
Downloading the software from an app store will be the most likely distribution method to provide the most up to date version of an application.
A CDs and DVDs will contain the version of the software that was available when they were burned on the media. Most often, they will need to be updated.
Borrowing software from a friend may violate licensing laws and won’t ensure the most up to date version of the application.
Shaina wants to take into consideration all of the impacts of installing and configuring new software. In her analysis, she carefully examines the terms of the software license. What type of impact is she considering when she looks at the licensing agreement?
a) Operational impacts
b) Device impacts
c) Business impacts
d) Network impacts
c) Business impacts
The impact of licensing agreements are part of the business impacts because they are part of the total environment. Like training and support, licensing can impact many areas of the company.
Operational impacts are items that are more specific the particular areas of an organization and include considerations like how and when the application will be deployed.
Device impacts consider the specific type of devices on which the software will be installed.
Network impacts consider the communication systems that will be needed by the software.
