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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, 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)
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.
#### 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.
#### 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.
#### 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 **Decommission Old Equipment**: Remove outdated network devices.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 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 (2024-11-30 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.