Software configuration refers to how the software works, while in operation.  In certain situations, it can be beneficial to configure your software for certain, specific settings in order to achieve the most efficient operation.

Configuration

· Operating Systems can be configured for optimal performance.

· E-Mail, anti-virus and Backup software are other commonly configured software applications.

· Hardware, such as Routers, must be configured for different ISPs.

· Networks have multiple layers of configuration: operating system, application and user profile.

The most often-configured software is your operating system.  There are a multitude of settings that can be configured within your operating system for peak performance.

 

These include both configuring which programs are allowed to start when the PC is booted, and which services are allowed to run once the operating system is loaded and running.

 

The second most configured software is likely e-mail.  Configuring your e-mail client, (Outlook) can be challenging, especially with multiple e-mail accounts.

 

Anti-virus software and Backup software also round out the list of frequently configured software.

 

In networked environments, software configuration is important for both the server and the PC attached to it.

 

Configuring Office to store / retrieve files from a shared location on the server is an often overlooked task in networks.

 

There are many types of hardware that require configuration work - routers for example, have different configurations depending upon the ISP (Internet Service Provider) they are connected to.

Did You Know:

· Many applications that automatically start when your PC boots are not required ?

· All applications that automatically start when your PC boots consume memory ?

· Having too many applications run at start up increases the amount of time it takes the PC to boot ?

· Many start-up applications simply check for updates automatically.

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