Applications
You are writing work instructions for third-party app deployments using the CompTIA A+ objectives to guide you. In the section on system requirements for applications, you have covered the following topics
- 32-bit vs. 64-bit-dependent application requirements
- Dedicated graphics card vs. integrated (VRAM requirements)
- RAM requirements
- CPU requirements
- External hardware tokens
What additional topic should you include, if any?
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Storage requirements. Each app takes up a certain amount of space when installed to the fixed disk. Also, you must plan for user-generated file storage, temp files, log files, and other data generated through use of the app.
You have downloaded an installer for a third-party app from the vendor’s website. What should you do before proceeding with setup?
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Verify the integrity of the download using a hash value or the vendor’s digital certificate.
You are writing guidance for departmental managers to request new software installs. You want each manager to consider impacts to the business, operation, network, and devices as part of their request. In terms of impacts to business, you have written guidance to consider support and training requirements. What other topic should you include?
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To consider licensing requirements, such as number of users or devices. There also needs to be a system for monitoring license compliance and ensuring there are no unauthorized installs.