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