{"id":72,"date":"2016-06-08T04:45:54","date_gmt":"2016-06-08T04:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kanshare.com\/Solutions\/?p=72"},"modified":"2016-06-08T04:55:07","modified_gmt":"2016-06-08T04:55:07","slug":"the-difference-between-installation-and-configuration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kanshare.com\/Solutions\/the-difference-between-installation-and-configuration\/","title":{"rendered":"The Difference Between Installation And Configuration"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Often we are confused or lead to think that installation and configuration are the same. We are also lead to believe that we always need both. Generally we need Installation, but configuration may already be defaulted within the installation process (when software), hard coded in (for software and hardware) or preset (hardware and software).<\/p>\n

So what is installation<\/strong>, well when hardware alone is involved or included, it is the process of unpacking, assembling, mounting (where necessary), connecting and interconnecting. This will encompass and include parts, accessories and cables. What it may require in addition to what has been packed is additional parts, mountings, accessories, cables and installation materials. The installation can include but not limited to cable casings, cable clips, cable ties, screws, rawl plugs, rawl bolts and much more. The quantities and requirements definately vary from product to requirement.<\/p>\n

In the installation the tools required may be more tangible and physical then in the configuration part. They could start from simple tools such as screw drivers all the way to specialised tools like meters and power tools. Even software has an installation part which in that case is more logical than visibly physical. However what it normally will be is introducing it into the unit that is hosting this software (be it appliance(router, vendor specific device, etc) or terminal (Pc, tablet, phone etc)). In the case where the installation is mainly software, the configuration part may appear seemless with preset information which will get it to work or very simple to insert information such as user name, password etc that the two seem like the same thing. But realistically it is totally two different activities.<\/p>\n

Now configuration<\/strong> on the other hand is setting the parameters to get the system going. Now this could also include the creation of accounts, where unique ids and authentication is required (Even basic general use) and other working environment parameters to ensure the equipment or device works for that environment that it is setup for. This can be tricky and may require more specialised knowledge. The configuration could also vary from version to version of the equipment or software used. Now when software is more complicated and requires interworking with other software and hardware there may be extensive design work prior to the configuration work that is needed. The extent and number of experts will depend on the complexity and the skill of the person. Some may require proper trained or experienced technicians, engineers, programmers or integrators.<\/p>\n

As with anything the cost of the above varies very widely according to complexity, cost environment (some skills in some countries may cost more due to labour regulations or market dynamics that cause low availability due to high demand or low interest to do such work.) and period that you may want to do that work.<\/p>\n

So when getting anything ensure that you are getting both installation and configuration included or that its easy enough that you can do.<\/p>\n

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