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Hardware
Hardware Components
- Desktops / Laptops / Servers / Tablet / Mobiles
- What processor & architecture
- What GPUs
- How much RAM
- Size and type of hard drives
- USB, Ethernet & Optical device support
- Legacy devices
Software
Software Components
- Which operating system?
- Open source, propriety OTS or bespoke system?
- What license types?
- What interfaces – CLI, GUI, Menu Driven
Peripherals
Peripheral Components
- Keyboards
- Mice
- Screens
- Microphones / speakers
- Printers
- Inkjet vs Laser vs specialist.
- Scanners
- Cameras
- 2D/3D Barcode Scanners
- Biometric Systems
Networks
Networking Components
- What type of network
- Server
- Router
- Switches
- ISP – bandwidth and Service Level Agreements
- Wired vs wireless
Humans
Human Components
- User roles
- Automation
- General AI
- Robotics