Installing an Open-Source Application

CompTIA IT Fundamentals Study Guide (FC0-U61)

Chapter 5:

Software Applications

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Chapter 5: Software Applications

Explain the purpose and proper use of software

Productivity software

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Presentation software

Web browser

Visual diagramming software

Collaboration software

Email client

Conferencing software

Instant messaging software

Online workspace

Document sharing

Business software

Database software

Project management software

Business-specific applications

Accounting software

Explain methods of application architecture and delivery models

Application delivery methods

Locally installed

Network not required

Application exists locally

Files saved locally

Local network hosted

Network required

Internet access not required

Cloud hosted

Internet access required

Service required

Files saved in cloud

Application architecture models

One tier

Two tier

Three tier

n-tier

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Chapter 5: Software Applications (con’t.)

Given a scenario, configure and use web browsers

Caching/clearing cache

Deactivate client-side scripting

Browser add-ons/ extensions

Add

Remove

Enable/disable

Private browsing

Proxy settings

Certificates

Valid

Invalid

Popup blockers

Script blockers

Compatible browser for application(s)

Compare and contrast general application concepts and uses

Single-platform software

Cross-platform software

Compatibility concerns

Licensing

Single use

Group use/site license

Concurrent license

Open source vs. proprietary

Subscription vs. one-time purchase

Product keys and serial numbers

Software installation best practices

Reading instructions

Reading agreements

Advanced options

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Application Design Concepts

Software platforms – what does the software work on?

Single platform

Cross-platform

Delivery methods

Locally installed

Local network hosted

Cloud-based

Application Architecture Models

1 tier, 2 tier, 3 tier

n-tier

Tiers

Presentation

Business logic

Data

Installing Software

Check for software compatibility

Does it work with the OS?

Enough computer hardware?

Understand licensing requirements

Freeware

Open source

Shareware

Single use

Concurrent

Corporate, Campus, Group, or Site

Installing and Uninstalling Software

Operating system features

Games and other features can be turned on or off in Control Panel

Applications

Registration and Activation

Uninstalling apps

Drivers

Usually installed when new hardware added

Updating and Patching Software

For security, always keep OS and other software current

OSs generally have an automatic update feature (e.g., Windows Update)

Always keep security software updated

Drivers updated infrequently

Software Concepts

Remember key concepts

Software platforms

Mobile, desktop, web-based

Designed for different OSs

Open source vs. commercial

File extensions

.exe

.msi

.app

.bat

.scexe

Productivity Software

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Presentation software

Visual diagramming software

Collaboration software

Email client software

Conferencing software

Instant messaging software

Online workspace

Document storage and sharing

Business Software

Basic database software

Project management software

Business-specific software

Desktop publishing or page layout software

Computer-aided design or graphic design

Medical and scientific software

Accounting software

Web Browsers

Configuring

Maintain current versions

Managing plug-ins, add-ons, toolbars, and extensions

Proxy settings

Security settings

Cookies and cache

Blocking scripts

Controlling pop-ups

Visiting secure websites

Private browsing