MBA (General) - IV Semester, Information Technology and E-Business, Unit 4.3
Other Implementation Activities and Conversion Methods
Testing, documentation, and training are keys to successful implementation of a new system.
Other Implementation Activities
Testing, documentation, and training are keys
to successful implementation of a new system.
System Testing involves
Testing hardware devices
Testing and debugging computer programs
Testing information processing procedures
Documentation serves as a method of
communicating among the people responsible for developing, implementing, and
maintaining a computer-based system. Documentation is extremely important in
diagnosing errors and making changes. Documentation involves developing
Manuals for operating procedures
Sample data entry display screens
Sample forms
Sample reports
Training is a vital implementation activity.
End users must be trained to operate a system or its implementation will fail.
Training may include
Data entry
All aspects of the proper use of a new system
Managers and end users must be educated in the
fundamentals of information systems technology and its application to business
operations and management.
Training programs for specific hardware devices,
software packages, and end user applications.
Conversion Methods
Converting data elements from old database to
new database
Correcting incorrect data
Filtering out unwanted data
Consolidating data from several databases
Organizing data into new data subsets
Four major forms of system conversion include
Parallel Conversion
Phased Conversion
Pilot Conversion
Plunge or direct cutover
