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| # VBA IT Directive No. 3.06.01 Software Distribution and Installation |
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| POLICY:                                                               |
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| 1\. VBA\'s Office of Information Management (OIM) is responsible for  |
| the timely and effective distribution of authorized systems and       |
| applications software for the VBA processing network. OIM will verify |
| the operability of the software and will effect distribution in a     |
| timely manner through the Systems Implementation Office (SIO). OIM    |
| will also evaluate commercial software for VBA-wide use in support of |
| the VBA environment.                                                  |
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| 2\. Beta sites will ensure that installation packages are complete    |
| and operable in accordance with the associated documentation before   |
| SIO dissemination to Regional Offices (ROs). The Network Support      |
| Centers (NSCs) will verify a successful installation by each client   |
| RO prior to the scheduled production date. NSCs will promptly report  |
| any installation and/or operational problems to the Information       |
| Technology Solution Center (ITSC) and other appropriate points of     |
| contact designated in the installation documentation and the VBA IRM  |
| Handbooks associated with this directive.                             |
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| 3\. The ITSC will centrally monitor and track problems related to the |
| distribution and installation of systems and application software in  |
| order to expedite their resolution.                                   |
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| 4\. OIM is the only VBA organization that may alter VBA authorized    |
| systems and applications software. ROs, and Central Office Staffs and |
| Services will request all systems and applications software changes   |
| from OIM.                                                             |
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| PROPONENT ORGANIZATION: Any questions regarding this directive and    |
| its procedural handbooks should be directed to the Chief, Systems     |
| Implementation Office (SIO), Hines ITC, (OIM).                        |
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| NOTICE: Place this directive in *Part I of M20-4*, behind *Tab 3.0,   |
| Application Management*.                                              |
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| IMPLEMENTATION DATE: Immediately upon receipt.                        |
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| RESCISSION: VBA IT Directive No. 3.06.01 dated February 4, 1994       |
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By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits

> Adair Martinez
>
> Chief Information Officer (OIM)