the_information_nexus/work/tbx/swanson.md

Here's a detailed timeline for the managed takeover where MSP B takes over from MSP A, involving a complete rip and replace of the network with an OEM to OEM direct upgrade. This timeline is presented in Mermaid syntax for easy visualization in Markdown.

Project Timeline for Managed Network Services Takeover

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, parallel with 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, parallel with 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, parallel with 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

• 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 (2024-09-15 to 2024-09-19): 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 (2024-10-15 to 2024-10-24): 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 (2024-11-07 to 2024-11-17): 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 the new network to the operations team.
• Project Close-Out (2024-12-12 to 2024-12-14): Complete project close-out activities, including final documentation and lessons learned.

This timeline outlines a structured approach to transitioning network management from one service provider to another, ensuring all critical phases are addressed for a smooth and efficient process.