IT Management: SAP Implementation for Dai-Ichi

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IT Management: SAP Implementation for Dai-Ichi
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................2
2.0 Project Plan................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Project Background...............................................................................................................2
2.2 Project Objectives..................................................................................................................3
2.3 Project Deliverables...............................................................................................................3
2.3.1 High Level Technical Requirements..............................................................................3
2.3.2 Project Management Controls........................................................................................4
2.4 Resources...............................................................................................................................5
2.5 Budget....................................................................................................................................5
2.6 Work Breakdown Structure.................................................................................................11
2.7 Gantt Chart...........................................................................................................................12
2.8 Critical Path.........................................................................................................................14
2.9 Assumptions and Dependencies..........................................................................................14
3.0 Conclusion...............................................................................................................................15
Bibliography..................................................................................................................................16

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1.0 Introduction
SAP is an enterprise resource planning software that provides a very new dimension to
the large scale business organizations who seek efficient and integrated business platforms.
There are several methods of implementation for SAP – it can either be implemented in the
internal database of an organization where it integrates all the various working features of the
system or it can be integrated with the cloud platform. In this case of integration with cloud, it
uses the cloud storage interface to execute all operations and store and manage all types of
business data.
In this report, a project plan has been developed for the implementation of SAP in the
Oceania division of Dai-Ichi Corporation.
2.0 Project Plan
2.1 Project Background
This background of the project involves implementation of SAP in the business system of
Oceania division of Dai-Ichi Corporation. It is an international business organization that has
extensive networks over all major countries. Furthermore in the European headquarter of the
company, SAP has already been implemented and the business processes in all of Europe have
been integrated together. Now, the management team has decided to implement SAP in the
Oceania division as well, which will very soon commence in Australia. Furthermore, in order to
avoid the problems arising due to time differences between Australia and Europe, it has been
decided that the SAP instance will be deployed in the cloud platform making it easier to be
managed from various time zones. Accordingly, contract has been agreed with Amazon for

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getting access to the AWS Cloud Platform for the implementation of the SAP. Further planning
and requirement analysis are required in order to proceed with the actual part of the project.
2.2 Project Objectives
The objectives of the project are as follows.
To gain access to a cloud computing service
To develop a platform for SAP implementation
To implement SAP in the existing business system
To connect the database server with the SAP system
To host the SAP system in the cloud computing service procured
2.3 Project Deliverables
2.3.1 High Level Technical Requirements
Some of the high level technical requirements for this project are as follows.
Database Server – This server will be required to create a central database for the
company where all the relevant business information will be stored and updates according to the
changes.
Application Server – This server is needed to run the entire software system according to
the pre set requirements. Each application or function of the system cannot be run unless there is
an application server for supporting the functions.
Web Services Layer Server – This server is needed to add specific functions or features
of the system on a particular platform. Furthermore, it can be integrated with various web