In plain English
A rollback reverses a recent change so the software goes back to an earlier version or condition. In this sense, the newer installation or update is what gets undone.
In context
Here, "Rollback" labels the reversal step that undoes the recent install or update and returns the software to its earlier version or state.
- Situation
- Installing, updating, licensing, and checking compatibility for applications
- What it communicates
- labels the reversal step after a failed install or update
Meaning limits
The term itself does not say why the newer installation or update is being undone, only that the software is being returned to an earlier version or state.
Examples
“After the overnight update failed, the administrator performed a rollback to the previous version.”
“Complete a rollback of the latest installation before testing the older build again.”