Information Systems Assignment: Clean Install Versus Upgrade

Preparation

Complete the ACI Labs activities for this week if you have not already done so. You can capture screenshots of activities in each lab to support your written work in the assignment.

Instructions

Create a summary of your lab experience, include the screenshots taken while completing the lab.

In your summary, discuss the following:

1. What part(s) of the lab did you find challenging?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a clean install versus an upgrade?
3. Briefly describe one of the partition methods used in the lab and when an organization should implement it.

Additional Requirements

Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:

• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• Resources: Include as many resources as needed to provide support for key points, opinions, or recommendations. Your paper must cite all sources. APA formatting is recommended. See Evidence and APALinks to an external site..
• Suggested length: 1–2 pages, typed and double-spaced, not including the title page and reference list.
• Font and font-size: Times New Roman, 12 points.

Refer to the assignment rubric to ensure that you meet the grading criteria for this assignment.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria:

• Competency 2: Use tools and techniques to install, configure, and maintain hardware and operating systems.
  • Perform disk partitioning, including screenshot.
  • Perform a clean install, including screenshot.
  • Discuss the challenging aspects of the lab.
  • Describe how a partition method could be applied.
• Competency 5: Explain system administration procedures and tools used to install, configure, maintain, and repair IT systems.
  • Explain when it is preferable to do a "clean" install versus an upgrade when updating to a newer OS version.
• Competency 7: Communicate effectively using professional standards appropriate to the IT field.
  • Write explanations that are clear, organized, and generally free of grammatical errors.