Week 17 Maintenance PDF

Maintenance and Upgrading of Hardware and Software  Hardware and software maintenance involves regular upkeep to ensure optimal performance and longevity of systems. Hardware maintenance includes cleaning, inspecting, and replacing physical components like hard drives, cooling fans, and proces...

Maintenance and Upgrading of Hardware and Software  Hardware and software maintenance involves regular upkeep to ensure optimal performance and longevity of systems. Hardware maintenance includes cleaning, inspecting, and replacing physical components like hard drives, cooling fans, and processors to prevent failures and extend lifespan. Software maintenance focuses on updating programs, applying security patches, fixing bugs, and upgrading features to ensure compatibility and safeguard against cyber threats. Regular maintenance reduces downtime, enhances system efficiency, prevents costly replacements, and minimizes disruptions. For businesses, it boosts productivity, protects data, and ensures systems remain secure and up-to-date with evolving technology. Types of Maintenance Maintenance can be categorized into four main types: preventive, corrective, adaptive, and perfective. 1. Preventive Maintenance: This involves routine checks and actions to prevent hardware and software failures before they occur. Examples include cleaning hardware components, updating antivirus software, and performing regular system backups. 2. Corrective Maintenance: This type addresses issues that have already occurred. It involves repairing or replacing faulty hardware and fixing software bugs or errors. For instance, replacing a damaged hard drive or patching a software vulnerability falls under corrective maintenance.  Adaptive Maintenance Ensures that systems remain functional in changing environments. It involves modifying hardware or software to adapt to new operating systems, updated regulations, or evolving user requirements. For example, upgrading software to comply with new industry standards or making systems compatible with new technologies is adaptive maintenance. Perfective Maintenance Improving the functionality, performance, or usability of systems based on user feedback or emerging trends. Examples include optimizing software interfaces for better user experience or upgrading hardware for enhanced processing speed.  HARDWARE MAINTENANCE: CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT Turn Off and Unplug the Gather the Necessary Inspect the Clean the Internal Parts: Check and Secure Device: Before Tools: Use appropriate Components: Open the Use compressed air to Connections: Ensure all performing any tools such as compressed hardware casing and remove dust from cables and connectors maintenance, ensure the air, microfiber cloths, carefully inspect fans, vents, and other are properly attached hardware is powered off screwdrivers, and components like fans, hard-to-reach areas. and free of corrosion or and unplugged to avoid cleaning solutions processors, and storage Clean surfaces like the damage. Replace any electrical hazards or designed for electronic devices for dust, debris, or motherboard and frayed or loose cables. accidental damage. devices. wear and tear. RAM slots using a soft, dry microfiber cloth. Avoid using liquids near sensitive parts unless specified for electronics. Test and Replace Close and Test the System: Maintain Regular Faulty Components: Reassemble the Turn on the device to Schedules: Perform Identify Device: Securely confirm that all hardware cleaning malfunctioning parts close the casing and components are and inspection at such as hard drives, ensure all screws are functioning as least every six power supplies, or tightened properly. expected after months to prevent memory modules. Double-check that cleaning or dust accumulation Replace them with all components are replacement. and ensure optimal compatible correctly installed. performance. components following manufacturer guidelines. SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE Examples of Updates, Patches, and Version Upgrades Security Updates Bug Fixes Feature Enhancements Performance Optimization Version Upgrades Compatibility Updates Regulatory Compliance Updates  Benefits of Maintenance Extended lifespan Regular maintenance prolongs the life of both hardware and software by preventing premature wear and tear or failures. For example, cleaning cooling fans prevents overheating, which could damage internal components. Similarly, timely software updates ensure compatibility and reduce the risk of outdated systems becoming obsolete.  Benefits of Maintenance Improved Performance Maintenance ensures that systems operate at their optimal efficiency. For hardware, replacing worn-out parts like RAM or storage drives can significantly boost performance. For software, updates and patches enhance functionality, fix bugs, and improve speed. This ensures smooth operation and better user experience.  Benefits of Maintenance Reduced Costs Investing in routine maintenance is cost-effective in the long run. Preventive measures reduce the likelihood of expensive repairs or the need for early replacement of equipment. For instance, updating software protects against security breaches, which could otherwise lead to financial losses and downtime. Similarly, maintaining hardware avoids the need for costly emergency repairs or replacements.  Upgrading Hardware RAM SSD CPU upgrades for performance etc.  Upgrading Software Moving from older to newer versions of software tools. Challenges in Maintenance Time Cost Compatibility issues Thank You For your Attention