Here's a detailed timeline for the managed takeover where MSP B takes over from MSP A, involving a complete rip and replace of the network with an OEM to OEM direct upgrade. This timeline is presented in Mermaid syntax for easy visualization in Markdown.

### Project Timeline for Managed Network Services Takeover

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# Managed Network Services Takeover Timeline

Below is the project timeline for the transition from MSP A to MSP B, including a complete network upgrade.

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

    section Planning and Preparation
    Define Project Scope              :a1, 2024-08-01, 7d
    Requirements Gathering             :a2, after a1, 10d
    Infrastructure Assessment          :a3, after a2, 10d
    Create Detailed Project Plan       :a4, after a3, 7d
    Stakeholder Approval               :a5, after a4, 3d

    section Procurement and Setup
    Order New Hardware                 :b1, 2024-09-01, 14d
    Receive and Inventory Equipment    :b2, after b1, 7d
    License Procurement                :b3, parallel with b2, 5d

    section Site Preparation
    Site Surveys                       :c1, 2024-09-22, 10d
    Pre-Installation Checks            :c2, after c1, 5d

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

    section Network Cutover
    Pilot Branch Migration             :e1, 2024-10-30, 5d
    Validate Pilot Branch              :e2, after e1, 3d
    Full Branch Migration              :e3, after e2, 20d
    Post-Migration Validation          :e4, parallel with e3, 10d

    section Finalization and Handover
    Training and Documentation         :f1, 2024-11-30, 7d
    Handover to Operations Team        :f2, after f1, 5d
    Project Close-Out                  :f3, after f2, 3d
```
```

### Detailed Breakdown

#### Planning and Preparation
- **Define Project Scope (2024-08-01 to 2024-08-07)**: Establish the project’s objectives, deliverables, and constraints.
- **Requirements Gathering (2024-08-08 to 2024-08-18)**: Identify all technical and business requirements for the new network.
- **Infrastructure Assessment (2024-08-19 to 2024-08-29)**: Assess the current network infrastructure to plan the rip and replace strategy.
- **Create Detailed Project Plan (2024-08-30 to 2024-09-05)**: Develop a comprehensive project plan, including timelines, resources, and risk management.
- **Stakeholder Approval (2024-09-06 to 2024-09-08)**: Obtain approval from all stakeholders to proceed with the project.

#### Procurement and Setup
- **Order New Hardware (2024-09-01 to 2024-09-14)**: Place orders for all new networking equipment.
- **Receive and Inventory Equipment (2024-09-15 to 2024-09-21)**: Receive, inspect, and inventory all equipment.
- **License Procurement (2024-09-15 to 2024-09-19)**: Procure necessary licenses for the new hardware and software.

#### Site Preparation
- **Site Surveys (2024-09-22 to 2024-10-02)**: Conduct site surveys to determine optimal hardware placement.
- **Pre-Installation Checks (2024-10-03 to 2024-10-07)**: Perform checks to ensure sites are ready for installation.

#### Network Deployment
- **Decommission Old Equipment (2024-10-10 to 2024-10-14)**: Remove old network equipment.
- **Install New Hardware (2024-10-15 to 2024-10-28)**: Install the new networking hardware.
- **Initial Configuration and Testing (2024-10-15 to 2024-10-24)**: Configure and test the new network setup.

#### Network Cutover
- **Pilot Branch Migration (2024-10-30 to 2024-11-03)**: Migrate a pilot branch to the new network to validate the process.
- **Validate Pilot Branch (2024-11-04 to 2024-11-06)**: Ensure the pilot branch is operating correctly.
- **Full Branch Migration (2024-11-07 to 2024-11-27)**: Migrate all remaining branches to the new network.
- **Post-Migration Validation (2024-11-07 to 2024-11-17)**: Validate the operation of all branches post-migration.

#### Finalization and Handover
- **Training and Documentation (2024-11-30 to 2024-12-06)**: Provide training and documentation to the operations team.
- **Handover to Operations Team (2024-12-07 to 2024-12-11)**: Officially hand over the new network to the operations team.
- **Project Close-Out (2024-12-12 to 2024-12-14)**: Complete project close-out activities, including final documentation and lessons learned.

This timeline outlines a structured approach to transitioning network management from one service provider to another, ensuring all critical phases are addressed for a smooth and efficient process.