Managing Software Changes (G06.25+, H06.03+, J06.03+)

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4. Software Installation Planning

Planning for the Installation of a New System 4-1

Task 1: Research and Select Additional SPRs 4-2

Task 2: Research Selected SPRs 4-2

Task 3: Create an Installation Plan 4-3

Task 4: Obtain Needed SPRs 4-3

Task 5: Install the SPRs 4-4

Task 6: Create an SPR Log File 4-4

Planning for an RVU Upgrade 4-5

Task 1: Know What Is Currently Installed on Your System 4-5

Task 2: Research the Scope of the New Release Version Update 4-5

Task 3: Evaluate “Want to Keep” SPRs 4-6

Task 4: Research Additional SPRs for the RVU 4-8

Task 5: Evaluate Requisite SPRs 4-9

Task 6: Evaluate the Impact of Upgrading to the New RVU 4-9

Task 7: Obtain Needed SPRs 4-10

Task 8: Install the Release Version Update and Additional SPRs 4-10

Task 9: Create an SPR Log File 4-11

5. Managing Changes Between Release Version Updates

Task 1: Know Which SPRs Are Currently Installed on Your System 5-1

Task 2: Track SPRs 5-2

Task 3: Evaluate Relevant SPRs 5-2

Step 1: Evaluate Collected SPRs 5-2

Step 2: Evaluate Requisite SPRs 5-2

Task 4: Obtain Needed SPRs 5-3

Task 5: Install SPRs in a Timely Manner 5-3

Task 6: Update Your SPR Log File 5-4

A. What Is in a Softdoc

Softdoc Sections A-1

Initial PVU Softdoc Example A-5

Successive PVU Softdoc Example A-8