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Porting/software configuration PORT

The configuration of software products into new or existing software environments/platforms.

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Levels of responsibility for this skill

Porting/software configuration: Levels 1-2

This skill is not typically observed or practiced at these levels of responsibility and accountability.

Porting/software configuration: Level 3

Assists in the configuration of software and equipment and the systems testing of platform-specific versions of one or more software products. Documents faults, implements resolutions and retests to agreed standards.

Porting/software configuration: Level 4

Configures software and equipment and tests platform-specific versions of one or more software products. Reports the outcome of testing and identifies potential improvements to the process and to the software products according to agreed designs and standards.

Porting/software configuration: Level 5

Leads a team, providing expert technical knowledge in the systems testing of platform-specific versions of the software products, on varying platforms. Provides specialist guidance information to support, systems testing and quality assurance functions to assist in improving procedures.

Porting/software configuration: Level 6

Ensures the availability of hardware, software, and resources for the systems testing of platform-specific versions of one or more software products. Defines configurations required for testing with reference to agreed testing standards. Evaluates new developments in the organisation and the industry and advises senior management on potential growth, problem areas and resourcing needs. Ensures adherence to agreed standards and good practice.

Porting/software configuration: Level 7

This skill is not typically observed or practiced at this level of responsibility and accountability.