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IMAC is an acronym for Install Move Add Change . 
The term is in [[IT Management (Information Technology Management)|IT management]] use and summarizes the services in a life cycle of a job are important. The individual terms summarize various aspects related to the dynamics of a workplace. New employees need access to the information systems and a working IT workstation (Install) from day one. Moving to new [[business]] premises or locations should be quick and trouble-free. [[Hardware]] and [[software]] enhancements or changes to an existing IT [[system]] (add / change) must be carried out promptly and appropriately.
*Install
**System structure at the user's workplace
**Initial installation and deployment of hardware components
**Initial installation and deployment of software applications
*Move
**Relocation of the workstation system to another location
**Change to another workstation system
**Change of end user
*Add
**Installation of additional hardware
**Installation of additional software
*Change
**Change of existing hardware configuration
**Updating of installed software
**Customization of software settings
**Uninstalling unneeded software applications
In addition, two additional [[service]] packages (IMAC / R / D) are common:
*Remove
**[[Control]] of the devices to be uninstalled
**Secure deletion of existing [[data]] carriers
**Create a deletion report
**Dismantling of the defined system group
Preparation for return transport, storage or disposal
*Dispose
**Transport and environmentally friendly recycling
**Hardware refresh (reprocessing / testing of the hardware) and return to the [[customer]]<ref>Definition - What is IMAC (Install Move Add Change)? [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Install,_Move,_Add,_Change Wikipedia]</ref>