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Operational Software Installation Procedure

Use this procedure to define how software, packages, libraries, patches, tools, and vendor updates are approved and installed on operational systems.

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Use this procedure to define how software, packages, libraries, patches, tools, and vendor updates are approved and installed on operational systems.

Procedure checklist

  • Business requirement recorded.
  • Installation request approved by system or service owner.
  • Security impact reviewed.
  • Licence and support status confirmed.
  • Test and regression evidence completed.
  • Backup or restore point completed where needed.
  • Rollback/fallback plan approved.
  • Authorized installer assigned.
  • Installation window agreed.
  • Installation logged.
  • Post-installation verification completed.
  • Emergency changes reviewed after implementation.

Installation rule table

Software type Approval required Testing required Installer role Rollback requirement Evidence retained
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD