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

Detailed Breakdown

Planning and Preparation (2024-08-01 to 2024-09-08)

Define Project Scope: Establish project objectives and deliverables.
Requirements Gathering: Identify technical and business needs.
Infrastructure Assessment: Evaluate current network setup.
Create Project Plan: Develop a comprehensive project plan.
Stakeholder Approval: Obtain necessary approvals.

Procurement and Setup (2024-09-01 to 2024-09-26)

Order New Hardware: Procure all required networking equipment.
Receive and Inventory Equipment: Inspect and catalog equipment.
License Procurement: Acquire necessary licenses for new hardware.

Site Preparation (2024-09-22 to 2024-10-07)

Site Surveys: Conduct surveys to determine hardware placement.
Pre-Installation Checks: Ensure sites are ready for installation.

Network Deployment (2024-10-10 to 2024-11-07)

Decommission Old Equipment: Remove outdated network devices.
Install New Hardware: Set up new networking equipment.
Initial Configuration and Testing: Configure and test the new network.

Network Cutover (2024-10-30 to 2024-12-08)

Pilot Branch Migration: Transition a pilot branch to the new network.
Validate Pilot Branch: Ensure pilot branch operates correctly.
Full Branch Migration: Transition all branches to the new network.
Post-Migration Validation: Verify network functionality post-migration.

Finalization and Handover (2024-11-30 to 2024-12-14)

Training and Documentation: Provide necessary training and documentation.
Handover to Operations Team: Officially transfer network management.
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.

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