Project Management: Designing a Network Implementation Project

This project plan outlines the design and implementation of a network for Western Mining's branch office, addressing client requirements, scheduling, and risk management. The project begins with determining project requirements, including client needs and stakeholder identification, followed by creating a work breakdown structure and project charter. The project also incorporates SNMP monitoring solutions and addresses technical team characteristics. Part 2 focuses on scheduling and management, including a Gantt chart, communication plan, and risk management plan. The plan also includes a project closure report. Part 3 provides answers to questions regarding initial project stages, privacy policies, intellectual property, copyright, and a code of conduct. The project demonstrates a thorough understanding of project management principles and practical application in a network implementation scenario. The assignment is designed to showcase the student's ability to manage a project from start to finish, ensuring a secure and efficient network infrastructure.

Running head: DESIGNING A NETWORK IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT
Designing a Network Implementation Project
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author note

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Table of Contents
Part 1: Determine Project Requirements.........................................................................................2
Task 1...........................................................................................................................................2
Task 3...........................................................................................................................................4
Task 4...........................................................................................................................................5
Task 5...........................................................................................................................................6
Task 6...........................................................................................................................................6
Part 2 – Scheduling and Managing..................................................................................................7
Task 1...........................................................................................................................................7
Task 2...........................................................................................................................................8
Task 3...........................................................................................................................................9
Task 4.........................................................................................................................................11
Part 3 – Question and Answer.......................................................................................................13
Question 1..................................................................................................................................13
Question 2..................................................................................................................................13
Question 3..................................................................................................................................14
Question 4..................................................................................................................................15
Bibliography..................................................................................................................................16

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Part 1: Determine Project Requirements
Task 1
Client Requirements – Western Mining has planned to re-design their internal network
plan of their branch office. The head office of the company is in Sydney while they are also
opening their new office in Brisbane. The responsibility of installing the entire network has been
put over Pacific IT Solutions. There are primarily 4 departments within the office that comprise
of Exploration, Management, Operations and Sales. Western Mining also has some specific
requirements in relation to security aspects. The different departments within the office would be
need to highly secure as some servers should not be accessible from any other department.
Additional Questions – The additional questions that could be asked to the steering
committee are:
1. What is the expected delivery date by which the entire network plan should be
installed?
2. What is the present network infrastructure and design layout for the network?
3. What are the wireless requirements that would be implemented within the office?
Describe the area that would be covered under the wireless network.

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Task 2
(Figure 1: The Work Breakdown Structure for the Project)
(Source: Created by author)

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Task 3
The different stakeholders involved within the network implementation project are:
Stakeholder List Relation to the Project
James T. Kirk, Manager, Western
Mining
He would be responsible for looking into each of the
specific changes that would be made during the network
installation project.
Deana Troy, Senior Systems
Architect, Western Mining
They would work closely with the project manager in
order to understand the detailing of the networking plan.
They would also manage and provide instructions
beneficial for the project fulfilment.
Jack Crusher, Branch Office
Manager, Western Mining
They would provide every form of details to the project
manager in order to make them aware of the necessities
within the office. The branch office manager would also
be responsible for procuring different networking
elements for the project.
Project Manager, Pacific IT
Solutions Pty. Ltd.
The project manager would be responsible for designing a
proper network design for the infrastructure. They would
also work closely with the senior systems architect at
Western Mining for designing the network infrastructure.
They would also be responsible for making a list of all
kind of network arrangements that need to be procured.

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Task 4
This part is provided in the Project Charter Template file
Email to Client Company
To
James T. Kirk, Manager, Western Mining
Dear Sir
I am writing this to inform you that I have designed the Project Charter document. This
document is being written to put forward the exact deliverables, constraints and other criteria’s in
relation to the project.
I would look forward for your approval over the same. Any additional comments or changes
required to be made would be highly accepted in a positive manner. I would thus request you to
provide your feedback over the same so that we can proceed over the network design.
NB: The Project Charter document is attached here.
Regards
Name to be filled
Project Manager
Pacific IT Solutions Pty. Ltd.

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Task 5
The 3 SNMP monitors that could be used by Western Mining for collecting and
displaying of SNMP data are:
1. Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold - https://www.ipswitch.com/network-monitoring
2. Kaseya Network Monitor - https://www.kaseya.com/resource/kaseya-network-
monitoring/
3. LogicMonitor - https://www.logicmonitor.com/
Task 6
The primary characteristics possessed by successful technical teams are:
1. They would be aware and knowledgeable about each of the technical complications
and risks that might arise during performing of work.
2. They would maintain an efficient and clear communication with the client and other
team members.
3. The team involved within a project would have a positive attitude towards their work
and would be always proactive in solving critical situations.

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Part 2 – Scheduling and Managing
Task 1
ID Outline
Number
Task
Mode
Task Name Duration Start
0 0 Implementation of
Network Layout
Design
132 days Thu
11-07-19
1 1 Start Project 0 days Thu
11-07-19
2 2 Initial Planning and
Initiation
21 days Thu
11-07-19
3 2.1 Forming meeting
with offi ce
managers
7 days Thu
11-07-19
4 2.2 Preparing a plan
for network
layout
14 days Mon
22-07-19
5 2.3 Waiting for
approval
0 days Thu
08-08-19
6 3 Procuring of new
Equipment
8 days Fri 09-08-19
7 3.1 Purchasing of
new computers
5 days Fri 09-08-19
8 3.2 Purchasing of
cables and other
networking
elements
8 days Fri 09-08-19
9 3.3 Purchasing of
other accessories
4 days Fri 09-08-19
10 4 Backing up of data 8 days Wed 21-08-19
11 4.1 Backing up to
shared drives
5 days Wed
21-08-19
12 4.2 Backing up of
local user drives
3 days Wed
28-08-19
13 5 Installation and
Configuration Stage
72 days Mon
02-09-19
14 5.1 Setting up of
network
25 days Mon
02-09-19
15 5.2 Laying of cables 15 days Mon 07-10-19
16 5.3 Setting up of
routers
16 days Mon
07-10-19
17 5.4 Configuration of
firewall
6 days Tue
29-10-19
18 5.5 Setting up of
static IP's
17 days Wed
06-11-19
19 5.6 Creating of
passwords
3 days Fri 29-11-19
20 5.7 Restoring of data
backup
5 days Wed
04-12-19
21 5.8 Approval of
design
0 days Tue
10-12-19
22 6 Project Closure
Stage
23 days Wed
11-12-19
23 6.1 Designing the
documentation
20 days Wed
11-12-19
24 6.2 Making of
payments
2 days Wed
08-01-20
25 6.3 Project sign-off 1 day Fri 10-01-20
26 7 End Project 0 days Fri 10-01-20
11-07
Branch manager,Junior Network Engineer,Project manager
Project manager,Senior Systems Architect
08-08
PC's[1]
Cisco 2811 Router[1],Servers[1]
Switches[1]
Project manager
Project manager
Senior Network Engineer
Project manager
Junior Network Engineer,Senior Network Engineer
Junior Network Engineer,Senior Network Engineer
Junior Network Engineer,Senior Network Engin
Junior Network Engineer,Senior Network Eng
Junior Network Engineer,Senior Network
10-12
Subject Matter Expert
Project manager
10-01
F T S W S T M F T S W S T M F T S W S
30 Jun '19 28 Jul '19 25 Aug '19 22 Sep '19 20 Oct '19 17 Nov '19 15 Dec '19 12 Jan '20
(Figure 2: The Gantt chart for the Project)
(Source: Created by author)

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Task 2
This part is provided in the Communication Management Plan file

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Task 3
The Risk management Plan includes:
Risk ID Risk Description Probability Cost Avoidance Strategies
1 Production resources related
risks based on reliability and
availability of machines,
production equipment, processes
and tools.
40% $1600 Specification of materials to be procured
and layout plan should be shared on a
prior basis. Different safety related
accidents and occupational health
related risks should be mitigated by
taking proper actions beforehand.
2 The quality of materials meant
for the networking layout plan
might not meet up to the
expected quality
20% -$3000 Due to defect in the cables and other
wired devices, some form of avoidance
strategies such as checking of cables
beforehand should be made. The project
manager should thus be responsible for
checking of equipment when they would
be procured from the retailer.
3 Completion of network design
layout within the given deadline
30% -$4500 Each of the task descriptions as
mentioned within the Gantt chart should
be completed as per deadline. Without
the completion of the necessary tasks,
the next tasks cannot be proceeded.
4 Implementation of security
techniques if not implemented
properly could lead to data
breaches
50 $1000 With the implementation of the network
layout plan, Pacific IT Solutions Pty.
Ltd should be proactive. They should
employ the efficient IT security risk
manager to implement tight security

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measures within the network layout
design.

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Task 4
Project Closure Report
Project name: Network Layout Design Implementation Project
Department: Pacific IT Solutions (Network Engineering Department)
Area of Focus: Internal network layout planning and security implementation in internal servers
Prepared by
Owner of Document Organization or Project Role
Project Manager They would be responsible for managing the
network layout design. They would design a
certain network architecture that would help
in meeting to the expectations of Western
Mining. They should also be responsible for
implementing severe security measures within
the network plan.
Senior Systems Architect, Western Mining They would collaborate with the project
manager in order to synchronize the network
plan with the internal systems. They would
also ensure that the PCs and desktop would
work in proper order after the implementation
of the network.
Branch Office Manager, Western Mining They would ensure that the requirements for
the network infrastructure would be procured
properly. They would also collaborate with
Pacific IT Solutions in order to bring in better
solutions towards the requirement.