From eba86937655efaa442372075a04d02987c0dce24 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: medusa Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:03:43 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update work/tbx/swanson.md --- work/tbx/swanson.md | 87 +++++++++++++++++++-------------------------- 1 file changed, 36 insertions(+), 51 deletions(-) diff --git a/work/tbx/swanson.md b/work/tbx/swanson.md index 7ef5ae5..be91eba 100644 --- a/work/tbx/swanson.md +++ b/work/tbx/swanson.md @@ -1,80 +1,65 @@ -# Managed Network Services Takeover Timeline +# Hardware-Focused Network Services Takeover Timeline -Below is the project timeline for the transition from MSP A to MSP B, including a complete network upgrade. +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 Managed Network Services Takeover Timeline + title Hardware-Focused 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 + Define Hardware Requirements :a1, 2024-08-01, 7d + Stakeholder Approval :a2, after a1, 3d - section Procurement and Setup - Order New Hardware :b1, 2024-09-01, 14d - Receive and Inventory Equipment :b2, after b1, 7d - License Procurement :b3, after b2, 5d + 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, 2024-09-22, 10d + Site Surveys :c1, 2024-08-30, 10d Pre-Installation Checks :c2, after c1, 5d section Network Deployment - Decommission Old Equipment :d1, 2024-10-10, 5d + Decommission Old Equipment :d1, 2024-09-15, 5d Install New Hardware :d2, after d1, 14d Initial Configuration and Testing :d3, after 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, after 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 + 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 2024-09-08) -1. **Define Project Scope**: Establish project objectives and deliverables. -2. **Requirements Gathering**: Identify technical and business needs. -3. **Infrastructure Assessment**: Evaluate current network setup. -4. **Create Project Plan**: Develop a comprehensive project plan. -5. **Stakeholder Approval**: Obtain necessary approvals. +#### 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 Setup (2024-09-01 to 2024-09-26) -1. **Order New Hardware**: Procure all required networking equipment. -2. **Receive and Inventory Equipment**: Inspect and catalog equipment. -3. **License Procurement**: Acquire necessary licenses for new hardware. +#### 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 (2024-09-22 to 2024-10-07) -1. **Site Surveys**: Conduct surveys to determine hardware placement. -2. **Pre-Installation Checks**: Ensure sites are ready for installation. +#### 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 (2024-10-10 to 2024-11-07) -1. **Decommission Old Equipment**: Remove outdated network devices. -2. **Install New Hardware**: Set up new networking equipment. -3. **Initial Configuration and Testing**: Configure and test the new network. +#### 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. -#### Network Cutover (2024-10-30 to 2024-12-08) -1. **Pilot Branch Migration**: Transition a pilot branch to the new network. -2. **Validate Pilot Branch**: Ensure pilot branch operates correctly. -3. **Full Branch Migration**: Transition all branches to the new network. -4. **Post-Migration Validation**: Verify network functionality post-migration. +#### 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. -#### Finalization and Handover (2024-11-30 to 2024-12-14) -1. **Training and Documentation**: Provide necessary training and documentation. -2. **Handover to Operations Team**: Officially transfer network management. -3. **Project Close-Out**: Finalize all project activities and documentation. - -This timeline provides a clear and concise overview of the major phases and tasks involved in the managed network services takeover, ensuring readability and ease of understanding. \ No newline at end of file +This timeline focuses on the essential hardware aspects of the network services takeover, ensuring smooth procurement, delivery, and installation coordinated by the distributor.