the_information_nexus/work/tbx/swanson.md

Managed Network Services Takeover Timeline

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

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, after 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, 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

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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 (2024-09-22 to 2024-09-26): 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 (2024-10-29 to 2024-11-07): 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 (2024-11-28 to 2024-12-08): 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