SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLES
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Phased Conversion
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Parallel Conversion
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Pilot Conversion
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Direct Conversion
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Detailed explanation-1: -Conversion by direct changeover means that, on a specified date, users stop using the old system and the new system is put into use. Direct changeover can only be successful if extensive testing is done beforehand, and it works best when some delays in processing can be tolerated.
Detailed explanation-2: -1) Direct conversion: A direct conversion is when a company stops using the old system and start using the new system at a specific point in time.
Detailed explanation-3: -Parallel running is a strategy for system changeover where a new system slowly assumes the roles of the older system while both systems operate simultaneously. This conversion takes place as the technology of the old system is outdated so a new system is needed to be installed to replace the old one.
Detailed explanation-4: -The possible types of conversion are standard conversion, no conversion, and user-defined nonstandard conversion.