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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.
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