# Hardware-Focused Network Services Takeover Timeline

Below is the project timeline for the transition from MSP A to MSP B, focusing on the hardware procurement and installation, with involvement from the distributor.

```mermaid
gantt
    title Hardware-Focused Network Services Takeover Timeline
    dateFormat  YYYY-MM-DD
    axisFormat  %m-%d
    excludes    weekends

    section Planning and Preparation
    Define Hardware Requirements      :a1, 2024-08-01, 7d
    Stakeholder Approval              :a2, after a1, 3d

    section Procurement and Coordination
    Place Hardware Orders             :b1, 2024-08-10, 5d
    Distributor Processing            :b2, after b1, 5d
    Orchestrate Shipments             :b3, after b2, 7d
    Delivery to Sites                 :b4, after b3, 14d

    section Site Preparation
    Site Surveys                      :c1, 2024-08-30, 10d
    Pre-Installation Checks           :c2, after c1, 5d

    section Network Deployment
    Decommission Old Equipment        :d1, 2024-09-15, 5d
    Install New Hardware              :d2, after d1, 14d
    Initial Configuration and Testing :d3, after d2, 10d

    section Finalization and Handover
    Training and Documentation        :e1, 2024-10-10, 7d
    Handover to Operations Team       :e2, after e1, 5d
    Project Close-Out                 :e3, after e2, 3d
```



### Detailed Breakdown

#### Planning and Preparation (2024-08-01 to 2024-08-10)
1. **Define Hardware Requirements (2024-08-01 to 2024-08-07)**: Establish the specific hardware needs for the network upgrade, including routers, switches, access points, and security appliances.
2. **Stakeholder Approval (2024-08-08 to 2024-08-10)**: Obtain necessary approvals from stakeholders to proceed with hardware procurement.

#### Procurement and Coordination (2024-08-10 to 2024-09-04)
1. **Place Hardware Orders (2024-08-10 to 2024-08-15)**: Submit orders for all required hardware to the distributor.
2. **Distributor Processing (2024-08-16 to 2024-08-21)**: The distributor processes orders, confirming availability and preparing for shipment.
3. **Orchestrate Shipments (2024-08-22 to 2024-08-29)**: The distributor coordinates shipments to various sites, ensuring timely delivery.
4. **Delivery to Sites (2024-08-30 to 2024-09-12)**: Hardware is delivered to all installation sites.

#### Site Preparation (2024-08-30 to 2024-09-14)
1. **Site Surveys (2024-08-30 to 2024-09-09)**: Conduct surveys at each site to determine optimal hardware placement.
2. **Pre-Installation Checks (2024-09-10 to 2024-09-14)**: Perform checks to ensure sites are ready for hardware installation.

#### Network Deployment (2024-09-15 to 2024-10-09)
1. **Decommission Old Equipment (2024-09-15 to 2024-09-19)**: Remove outdated network devices from all sites.
2. **Install New Hardware (2024-09-20 to 2024-10-03)**: Set up new networking equipment at all sites.
3. **Initial Configuration and Testing (2024-10-04 to 2024-10-09)**: Configure and test the new network hardware to ensure proper operation.

#### Finalization and Handover (2024-10-10 to 2024-10-25)
1. **Training and Documentation (2024-10-10 to 2024-10-16)**: Provide necessary training and documentation to the operations team.
2. **Handover to Operations Team (2024-10-17 to 2024-10-21)**: Officially transfer management of the new network hardware to the operations team.
3. **Project Close-Out (2024-10-22 to 2024-10-25)**: Complete all project close-out activities, including final documentation and lessons learned.

This timeline focuses on the essential hardware aspects of the network services takeover, ensuring smooth procurement, delivery, and installation coordinated by the distributor.
