Purchasing computer systems: an executive's guide
Article Abstract:
The management of a public housing authority seeking to increase the speed of daily tasks, or attempting to control staff size by purchasing new computer equipment and supplies, or upgrading an existing equipment, should have a basic understanding of the new systems. Prior to making a purchase, management should determine with certainty a new computer system or an upgrade is a valid answer to the problems it is trying to solve. Choosing specific software can require a change in hardware, while merely increasing hardware speed may simply provide the same unsatisfactory results at a faster rate. Asking a larger authority to share their experiences with purchasing specific computer equipment is useful. Areas to query include the hardware specifications and overall performance; the quality of software packages and programming support; the support for previously purchased peripherals, and installation time and training. procedures.
Publication Name: Journal of Housing
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0272-7374
Year: 1990
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Computer maintenance
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Proper handling of minicomputers can keep them in good working order even without the services of professional technicians. Although the best way of maintaining the effectiveness of computers is by having them checked by qualified technicians, computer users can lessen maintenance problems by following several recommendations. First, power to the central processing unit should never be turned off to protect the computer from damaging power surges. Second, disk drives should be regularly cleaned. Third, disks and tapes should be handled carefully to keep them free from dirt. Fourth, efforts should be made to ensure the the ventilation system is fully functioning. Fifth, a static mat must to used to protect the system from harmful static discharges. Finally, care should be taken to avoid operation errors such as the improper use of labels or formatting of disks.
Publication Name: Journal of Housing
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0272-7374
Year: 1992
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Comprehensive maintenance systems
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Facilities and equipment maintenance are labor-intensive activities. Recent studies indicate that costs associated with them are doubling every four to five years. A system to address maintenance management should cover four program areas: equipment, buildings and grounds, inventory, and project management. Both preventive and corrective maintenance must be addressed, but preventive maintenance is the most effective way to prolong equipment utility and cut repair costs. Five steps for developing a computerized maintenance management system include: (1) determination of whether to use micro, mini, or mainframe computers, (2) establishment of a data base, (3) work balancing, (4) establishment of miscellaneous files, and (5) loading of information into the computer. The types of maintenance reports which can be produced with such a system are described.
Publication Name: Journal of Housing
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0272-7374
Year: 1987
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