Systems and Platform

Question 1

What is an IT lifecyle?

Answer 1

ensures the IT systems in the business are fit for purpose 
Plan for new systems and upgrades 
Manage systems  
Track and maintain systems 
Retire old systems

Question 2

What is IT asset managment?

Answer 2

Business practices to support lifecycle management and strategic planning
Management of all hardware and software resources
Gathering IT inventory info to assist planning and purchasing of new systems
Promotes harvesting of existing resources to save money on unnecessary purchases

Question 3

What is hardware asset management (HAM)?

Answer 3

Management of physical components and computer networks from the procurement stage to the retirement of the asset.
Ensure company is making the most out of the asset

Question 4

What is a systems development life cycle?

Answer 4

Conceptual model for information systems development
Structured approach to manage developing projects
Choice of methodologies to fit purpose

Question 5

What are some of the methodolgies that are included?

Answer 5

Waterfall 
V-model 
Iterative 
Incremental 
Agile