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# Hardware-Focused Network Services Takeover Timeline
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Below is the project timeline for the transition from MSP A to MSP B, focusing on the hardware procurement and installation, with involvement from the distributor.
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```mermaid
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gantt
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title Hardware-Focused Network Services Takeover Timeline
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dateFormat YYYY-MM-DD
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axisFormat %m-%d
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excludes weekends
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section Planning and Preparation
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Define Hardware Requirements :a1, 2024-08-01, 7d
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Stakeholder Approval :a2, after a1, 3d
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section Procurement and Coordination
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Place Hardware Orders :b1, 2024-08-10, 5d
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Distributor Processing :b2, after b1, 5d
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Orchestrate Shipments :b3, after b2, 7d
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Delivery to Sites :b4, after b3, 14d
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section Site Preparation
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Site Surveys :c1, 2024-08-30, 10d
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Pre-Installation Checks :c2, after c1, 5d
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section Network Deployment
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Decommission Old Equipment :d1, 2024-09-15, 5d
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Install New Hardware :d2, after d1, 14d
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Initial Configuration and Testing :d3, after d2, 10d
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section Finalization and Handover
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Training and Documentation :e1, 2024-10-10, 7d
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Handover to Operations Team :e2, after e1, 5d
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Project Close-Out :e3, after e2, 3d
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```
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### Detailed Breakdown
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#### Planning and Preparation (2024-08-01 to 2024-08-10)
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1. **Define Hardware Requirements (2024-08-01 to 2024-08-07)**: Establish the specific hardware needs for the network upgrade, including routers, switches, access points, and security appliances.
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2. **Stakeholder Approval (2024-08-08 to 2024-08-10)**: Obtain necessary approvals from stakeholders to proceed with hardware procurement.
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#### Procurement and Coordination (2024-08-10 to 2024-09-04)
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1. **Place Hardware Orders (2024-08-10 to 2024-08-15)**: Submit orders for all required hardware to the distributor.
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2. **Distributor Processing (2024-08-16 to 2024-08-21)**: The distributor processes orders, confirming availability and preparing for shipment.
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3. **Orchestrate Shipments (2024-08-22 to 2024-08-29)**: The distributor coordinates shipments to various sites, ensuring timely delivery.
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4. **Delivery to Sites (2024-08-30 to 2024-09-12)**: Hardware is delivered to all installation sites.
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#### Site Preparation (2024-08-30 to 2024-09-14)
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1. **Site Surveys (2024-08-30 to 2024-09-09)**: Conduct surveys at each site to determine optimal hardware placement.
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2. **Pre-Installation Checks (2024-09-10 to 2024-09-14)**: Perform checks to ensure sites are ready for hardware installation.
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#### Network Deployment (2024-09-15 to 2024-10-09)
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1. **Decommission Old Equipment (2024-09-15 to 2024-09-19)**: Remove outdated network devices from all sites.
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2. **Install New Hardware (2024-09-20 to 2024-10-03)**: Set up new networking equipment at all sites.
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3. **Initial Configuration and Testing (2024-10-04 to 2024-10-09)**: Configure and test the new network hardware to ensure proper operation.
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#### Finalization and Handover (2024-10-10 to 2024-10-25)
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1. **Training and Documentation (2024-10-10 to 2024-10-16)**: Provide necessary training and documentation to the operations team.
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2. **Handover to Operations Team (2024-10-17 to 2024-10-21)**: Officially transfer management of the new network hardware to the operations team.
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3. **Project Close-Out (2024-10-22 to 2024-10-25)**: Complete all project close-out activities, including final documentation and lessons learned.
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This timeline focuses on the essential hardware aspects of the network services takeover, ensuring smooth procurement, delivery, and installation coordinated by the distributor.
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