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ICT Assignment 4

The document is a submission for an assignment on software migration and infrastructure projects. It provides definitions and examples for software system migration and software infrastructure projects. Software migration involves moving data from an old system to a new one during software or platform upgrades. Software infrastructure consists of tools, processes, and services used to develop, test, deploy, and manage software applications. The document lists advantages of MS Project project management software and provides alternatives like ProofHub, Workzone, and GanttPRO.

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ICT Assignment 4

The document is a submission for an assignment on software migration and infrastructure projects. It provides definitions and examples for software system migration and software infrastructure projects. Software migration involves moving data from an old system to a new one during software or platform upgrades. Software infrastructure consists of tools, processes, and services used to develop, test, deploy, and manage software applications. The document lists advantages of MS Project project management software and provides alternatives like ProofHub, Workzone, and GanttPRO.

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COMSATS UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD

(ATTOCK CAMPUS)

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING(T)
ASSIGNMENT# 04

SUBMITTED BY: Noman Sadiq


REG NO: FA22-BBA-033
DEPARTMENT: BS(BA)-I
SUBMITTED TO: Mrs. Faiza Nawaz
DATE: 29/12/2022
Q.NO#1: Differentiate between Software System
Migration and Software Infrastructure Projects.
Give Examples of Each.
Ans:
Software Migration Software Development
Software migration is the process Software development
of moving data from an old infrastructure typically consists
system to a new one. It is a usual of tools, processes, and services
operation in case of upgrading used to develop, test, deploy,
software or switching to a new and manage software
platform. applications.

Companies can Save the money A well-designed software


through data consolidation. In this development infrastructure can
case, the company will use less benefit businesses by increasing
storage space due to a reduction in efficiency, reducing costs, and
the number of servers. It also improving quality control, among
Increase productivity, as you can find other things.
and fix a problem in the IT system and
other processes during the migration.
Improve the security, as you will
migrate the data to the more efficient
software solution, and modern servers
used to be more secure than outdated
ones.

Software system migration is not an By having a clear and concise


easy process, and it requires such framework in place, companies can
technical activities as mapping, data develop new applications and
features more efficiently while
extraction, loading, verification andensuring that existing ones are
many more things like these. compatible. Establishing this
framework can save valuable time
and money and reduce the
likelihood of errors.
In future there will many usefull In the future, developers will need to
aspects of this. Already many be able to work with more complex
people work with your software, datasets and build more user-
friendly applications. They will also
which means you need to
need to manage multiple projects
communicate the changes before and collaborate with other
starting them. All stakeholders developers more effectively.
need to be aware of IT migration Development teams will need to
and plan their workflow invest in better tools and processes
accordingly. It is also essential to to meet these challenges. In
communicate the migration with a particular, they will need to focus on
team and plan their steps. In automating repetitive tasks,
reducing project cycle times, and
many cases, your team can be
improving communication and
the first who will test a new collaboration. By making these
system and identify problematic investments, development teams will
issues with data. be able to stay ahead of the curve
and deliver higher-quality software
faster.

Examples: Examples:
• Upgrading an application or • Firmware
operating system (OS) • Networking
• Moving data from one kind of • Firewalls
database to another. • Database
• Replacing one data storage • Data Storage etc
system with another..
•
Q.NO#2: What is MS Project tool. List its
Advantages and What other tools could be used
for Similar project managements?
Ans: Microsoft Project is a comprehensive, well-designed tool suite
that’s part of the Microsoft 365 family. It’s ideal for small and large
businesses alike thanks to its many features, ease of use and
integration capabilities with other Microsoft 365 tools, like Teams and
Planner. The Project Guide helps users create projects, track tasks,
and report results. The software helps contractors gain control over
their resources and finances by simplifying the assignment of resources
to tasks and budgets to projects.
Advantages of MS Project:
• When it come to working seamlessly with Microsoft’s market-
dominant ubiquitous Microsoft 365 Office suite, Microsoft project is
nearly unbeatable.
• The project management software works seamlessly with Microsoft
Teams, Skype, Power BI, and Microsoft SharePoint, along with with
easier integration into Azure and other Microsoft platforms. The
ribbon interface is similar to various Microsoft products like Microsoft
Excel.
• Microsoft Project software is a pioneer among project management
tools. Commercially released in 1984, its stable code base and
software continually get enhanced for more relevant features that
suit the emerging needs of its users.
• Microsoft as a reputable software company provides reliable support
to its users. Partners, consultants, and third-party support services
are available for this software.

• MS Project management software is flexible enough for other


purposes such as roadmapping or financial management. The
deployment options as on-premise or cloud-based solution also
provide teams and companies with more choices to fit their particular
user requirements.
Alternates of MS Project:
• ProofHub
• Workzone
• 3 GanttPRO
• ActiveCollab
• Teamwork Projects
• Basecamp
• Trello
• Clarizen Etc

THE END…..

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