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A record company is implementing a new system to replace an existing legacy system. The project has challenging as the new system must be implemented before support for the existing system is withdrawn. The business users have been involved throughout the project and their confidence in the new system is high.
Which implementation approach is the LEAST appropriate in this situation?
Suggested Answer: C
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37 comments · newest first
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Brett
11 months ago
Phased sounds like a solid choice, though.
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Teri
11 months ago
I’m surprised they’re confident with a direct switch.
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Gail
11 months ago
Wait, why not parallel running? Seems safer.
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Giuseppe
11 months ago
Totally agree, better to avoid that approach!
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Germaine
12 months ago
Direct changeover is risky here.
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Kanisha
12 months ago
I think phased implementation could be good, but direct changeover seems like the least appropriate given the tight timeline.
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Kindra
1 year ago
I feel like pilot testing could work well, but since the users are confident, maybe it’s not the best choice.
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Desire
1 year ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I think parallel running might be safer since it allows for testing alongside the old system.
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Weldon
1 year ago
I remember we discussed that direct changeover can be risky, especially if the new system has issues right away. It seems like a bad fit here.
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Willodean
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. Since the business users are on board, a direct changeover might be the least appropriate option. That could be too risky with the tight timeline. I'm leaning towards a phased or parallel approach to ensure a smooth transition.
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Raylene
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused here. If the business users are confident, then a pilot or phased approach might be better to test things out. But the deadline is tight, so a direct changeover could be the fastest. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Hortencia
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky one. The business users are confident in the new system, so a phased or parallel approach might be the way to go. But with the tight timeline, a direct changeover could be the least risky option.
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Lou
1 year ago
This is a tough one. The business users' confidence is a good sign, but the tight deadline is a concern. I think a pilot or phased approach would be the safest bet, even if it takes a bit longer. Gotta play it safe on this one.
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Hassie
1 year ago
I feel like RFPs are definitely not for requesting funds; that seems more like a budget proposal. But I can't remember if they specifically assign resources.
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Ahmed
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. I'll need to think through each of the options carefully to figure out which one would actually trigger an alert in Server Protect.
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Karrie
1 year ago
I'd go with the direct changeover, just to see the look on the business users' faces. Gotta keep them on their toes, you know?
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Carlee
1 year ago
Pilot? Seriously? With the tight timeline, they don't have time to test the new system on a small scale. They need to go all-in, but carefully.
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Felix
1 year ago
User 3: What about Parallel running? Wouldn't that be a safer option?
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Janessa
1 year ago
User 2: I agree, it's too risky to switch directly without any testing.
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Lynette
1 year ago
User 1: I think Direct changeover would be the least appropriate approach.
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Merlyn
1 year ago
Parallel running? Are you kidding me? That's overkill, and a huge waste of resources. This isn't a mission-critical system, people!
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Nina
1 year ago
C: Pilot approach could also work well in this situation.
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Narcisa
1 year ago
B: Yeah, I think phased implementation would be more appropriate.
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Dion
1 year ago
A: I agree, parallel running seems like too much for this project.
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Paulina
1 year ago
Phased approach would be the safest option here. Gradually transitioning to the new system while maintaining the old one is the way to go.
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Marnie
1 year ago
D) Parallel running.
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Detra
1 year ago
C) Direct changeover
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Rueben
1 year ago
B) Phased
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Nan
1 year ago
A) Pilot
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Elouise
1 year ago
A direct changeover in this situation would be a disaster. The existing system is being phased out, so the company can't afford any disruptions.
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Asuncion
1 year ago
D: Maybe a pilot or parallel running would be more suitable.
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Daren
1 year ago
C: Definitely, we need to consider a different implementation approach.
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Rose
1 year ago
B: Agreed, the existing system is being phased out, so we can't afford any disruptions.
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Yoko
1 year ago
A: I think a direct changeover would be a disaster in this situation.
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Annalee
2 years ago
I believe a phased approach would be more suitable in this situation to ensure a smooth transition without disrupting operations.
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Maia
2 years ago
I agree with you. Direct changeover could be risky since the new system must be implemented before support for the existing system is withdrawn.
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Lonna
2 years ago
I think the least appropriate implementation approach in this situation is direct changeover.