Objectives: Introduction Over View of System Analysis and Design
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| 9.4 Conversion Plan The conversion plan includes a description of all the activities that must occur to implement the new system and put it into operation. It identifies the persons responsible for each activity and includes a timetable indicating when each activity will occur. During the pre-implementation stages, when the conversion is being planned, analysts should assemble a lit of all tasks, including the following 1. List all files for conversion. 2. Identify all data required to build new files during conversion. 3. List all new documents and procedures that go into use during conversion. 4. Identify all controls to be used during conversion. Establish procedures for crosschecking the old and new systems. Determine how team members will know if something has not been completed properly. 5. Assign responsibility for each activity. 6. Verify conversion schedules. The conversion plan should anticipate possible problems and ways to deal with them. Among the most frequently occurring problems are missing documents, mixed data formats between current and new files, errors in data translation, missing data or lost files, and situations that were overlooked during systems development. The conversion manager must guard against the omission of steps in the conversion. A checklist will prevent missed steps. Personnel absences must also be expected and adequate fallback plans specified. Conversion timing is challenging, since there are so many aspects of the conversion, ranging from the installation of equipment to the ordering of forms and supplies. 9.5 Operating Plan : The operating plan is checking of all arrangements. It includes reviewing conversion plans, verifying the delivery of equipment, software, forms, preparing the site and preparing the data and files. 1. Site Preparation Analysts often work with vendor personnel to outline site – preparation guidelines. Due importance should be paid to electrical using, air conditioning needs, humidity controls, space requirements, etc. 2. Download 0.94 Mb. Share with your friends:
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