Skillage I.T. Network Implementation Project: Management Report

This document presents a project management report focused on the implementation of a new network infrastructure by 'Skillage I.T.' for a medium-sized client. It covers various aspects including business requirements, translation into technical specifications, alignment with strategic IT direction, and a detailed project scope description. The report outlines the development of component specifications, implementation and handover processes, and a comprehensive project charter document. It further includes the preparation of a project work breakdown structure, schedule, budget, and the establishment of project team values and behavioral standards. Monitoring delivery and acceptance, preparing IT support plans, and conducting post-meeting reviews are also discussed, providing a holistic view of the network implementation project's management and execution.

Running head: PROJECT MANAGEMENT REPORT
Project Management Report
Name of the Student:
Student ID:
Name of the University:
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Table of Contents
1. Identification of Business Requirements.....................................................................................2
2. Translate business needs into technical requirements.................................................................2
3. Match IT needs with the strategic direction................................................................................2
4. Project Scope Description............................................................................................................3
5. Develop Detailed Component Specification...............................................................................5
6. Implement and Handover system components............................................................................6
7. Project Charter Document...........................................................................................................8
8. Prepare project work breakdown, schedule and budget............................................................10
9. Establish project team values and agreed behavioural standards..............................................13
10. Monitor delivery and acceptance of project............................................................................14
11. Prepare IT support plans and maintenance or support documents..........................................15
12. Post Meeting Review...............................................................................................................16
Bibliography..................................................................................................................................17

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1. Identification of Business Requirements
The business requirements for the project of implementation of the new network
infrastructure are formed for registering the deployment of the effective and enhanced functional
expansion. The arrangement of the operations had helped in listing the various benefits for the
business operations. The business requirements should be aligned with the deployment of the
improved functional alignment.
2. Translate business needs into technical requirements
The project includes installation and configuration of new network infrastructure, disaster
recovery plan, upgrade of Microsoft SQL server, and isolation of LOB or line of business server.
The upgrade of email communications, virus and malware detection, and installation of the
newest office application suite are also a part of the project.
3. Match IT needs with the strategic direction
The project quality management plan comprises of three step processes namely quality
planning, quality control, and quality assurance. The completion of these three steps would result
in forming the final deliverable for the project quality management. The quality management
plan for the project of Install and Configure a New Network Infrastructure is given below,
a. Quality Planning: The quality planning comprises of using effective communication
method for listing the effective communication process (Davis 2016). The quality planning
involves taking inputs from effective planning methodology and using effective tools and
techniques for developing a plan for quality improvement. The quality planning is helpful for the

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effective server communication in the organization. The analysis of the profound system
expansion would involve the modification of the quality planning for the users.
b. Quality Assurance: The quality assurance for the project of Install and Configure a
New Network Infrastructure has assisted for the effective server functional development
(Farhady, Lee and Nakao 2015). The quality assurance is helpful for recording the formation of
the effective communication with the users.
c. Quality Control: The quality control for the project of Install and Configure a New
Network Infrastructure would consider the impact of the effective and improved functional
development of the users (Deligiannidis et al. 2014). The quality control would comprise of
using effective testing tools like black box testing, simulation, white box testing,and prototyping
for the developed system. The control of quality factors is helpful for forming the development
of the improved functional operations.
4. Project Scope Description
The project of “Install and Configure a New Network Infrastructure” is developed for
implementing a new infrastructure for the deployment of the effective and improved
infrastructure development for the organization. The new server would be helpful for forming the
deployment of the enhanced useful and operational expansion (Hakiri et al. 2014). The project
scope statement is shown in the table below,
Project Title
Install and Configure a New Network Infrastructure
Date: <<dd/mm/yyyy>>

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Prepared by: <<name of the student>> (Project Manager)
Project Justification
The project is deployed for implementing new network server infrastructure assisting in developing
effective communication and deployment of the successive management of the activities for the users.
The implementation of the improved network server would allow the formation of the improved
information transfer and data modulation. The improved server infrastructure would allow the faster and
effective data management along with ease of other IT functions. The use of SQL server would help in
managing the storage of the data along with installation and execution of any query.
In-Scope Items
The in-scope items of the project are aligned with the final outcomes of the project and the alignment of
the effective server installation for the users. The project includes installation and configuration of new
network infrastructure, disaster recovery plan, upgrade of Microsoft SQL server, and isolation of LOB or
line of business server. The upgrade of email communications, virus and malware detection, and
installation of the newest office application suite are also a part of the project.
Out of Scope Items
The project only involves the implementation of the new server for effective communication operations.
It does not involve the deployment of the business administration and commercial application for the
business operation. The infrastructure development, data integration, and business operations plan are not
a part of the project. The project had only considered the development of the effective server installation
for the organization.
Assumptions
The assumptions of the project include,
a) The project would be completed in 1 month of time and budget for the project would be $140,000
b) The project would also include the cost of food and lodging of about $6250 with the maximum
budget constraint of $155,000

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c) The project would involve porting the LOB program by the programmer and developer into the
newer version of SQL server
d) The project funding have been approved by the client and human resources have been gathered
Constraints
The constraints of the project are,
a) The project is bounded by time duration of 5 weeks and should be completed before 30th
September
b) Maximum budget for the project is $155,000 and considered project budget is $140,000 including
LAN upgrade cost, Server upgrade cost, and LOB upgrade costs
c) Air and ground Transportation requirements along with food and lodging costs are also a
constraint of the project
5. Develop Detailed Component Specification
Hardware Vendor
Cisco Catalyst 2960 24 Port Layer 3 switch. Learning With Technologies
Acer Altos R720 Rackmount Servers Learning With Technologies
Cisco Catalyst 2620 Series Router. Learning With Technologies
Lacie 2 TB 10/100/1000 Back-up Device Learning With Technologies
APC Back UPS RS Learning With Technologies
Netgear WG302 Managed Wireless Access
Point
Learning With Technologies

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Netgear GS108 Switch 8-port Learning With Technologies
Acer Veriton S480 including 17” LCD monitors Learning With Technologies
Samsung Laser Printers Learning With Technologies
Server Cabinets Learning With Technologies
Cabling AlphaStore
Furniture OfficeWorks
Microsoft Windows Server Enterprise 2012 SoftwareTime
Microsoft Office 2016 SoftwareTime
Corel Premium Collection SoftwareTime
TurboCad Deluxe SoftwareTime
Ashampoo burning Studio SoftwareTime
Symantec End User Protection Software Express
Internet Plan (including ISP provided Router) Telstra
6. Implement and Handover system components
The project implementation plan is carried on by using effective agile SDLC approach
that involves the use of the adaptive project lifecycle. The agile development comprises of six
phases namely requirements, design, develop, test, deploy, and review. These steps for the Install
and Configure a New Network Infrastructure project is explained below,

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Requirements: The project of Install and Configure a New Network Infrastructure would
involve a number of requirements like installation and configuration of new network
infrastructure, disaster recovery plan, upgrading of Microsoft SQL server, isolating of LOB or
line of business server, upgrade of email communications, virus and malware detection, and
installation of the newest office application suite (Chen et al. 2014). All these requirements must
be validated for ensuring that a sound plan is made for effective completion. The requirements
phase would help in requirement analysis for the project.
Design: The design phase had engrossed the development of the specific designs for
network servers and LAN connection effectively for ensuring that improved operations are
established (Nazari et al. 2017). The deployment of the network server communication would
have to integrate the system designing and developing. The design made must be feasible and
sustainable for forming the final project deliverable. The server installation is largely based on
alignment of the improved designing of the server system. The allocation of the improved
communication in integrated in the design goals and the complete design is developed
considering the client’s requirements.
Develop: This phase of Install and Configure a New Network Infrastructure is
characterized by the use of system tools and configuration for the effective development
(Niknam and Karshenas 2014). The analysis of the server system development had been largely
based for developing effective communication with the organization.
Test: The testing phase for Install and Configure a New Network Infrastructure project is
implied for listing the deployment of the improve functional alignment of the operations (Xia et

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al. 2015). The analysis of the functionality of the operations would allow the formation of the
effective test results so that the developed designs could be implemented successfully.
Implement: This is the most important sector for the deployment of the Install and
Configure a New Network Infrastructure project (Davies and Gaved 2017). The system
developed would be implemented along with the formation of the effective communication
management. The implementation would include installation and configuration of new network
infrastructure, disaster recovery plan, upgrading of Microsoft SQL server, isolating of LOB or
line of business server, upgrade of email communications, virus and malware detection, and
installation of the newest office application suite activities. It is the most crucial phase of the
project that must be developed effective communication in the organization.
Review: The review process had assisted in forming the deployment of the enhanced
useful expansion (Ning 2014). The formation of the review process is implied for the
management of the effective communication in the organization. The deployment of the effective
communication is implied for reviewing the processes of the effective communication. The
review of the operations is listed for developing improved functional and improvement activities.
7. Project Charter Document
Project Title
Install and Configure a New Network Infrastructure
Date: <<dd/mm/yyyy>>
Prepared by: <<name of the student>> (Project Manager)

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Project Description
The project is deployed for implementing new network server infrastructure assisting in
developing effective communication and deployment of the successive management of the
activities for the users. The implementation of the improved network server would allow the
formation of the improved information transfer and data modulation. The improved server
infrastructure would allow the faster and effective data management along with ease of other IT
functions. The use of SQL server would help in managing the storage of the data along with
installation and execution of any query.
Project Objectives
To implement a network server infrastructure for forming the benefits to the organization
Project Milestone
Accumulation of the resources
Development of the Network server infrastructure
Implementation of the network server infrastructure
Project Deliverables
Documents like project charter, project initiation document, project plan, and cost budget
estimation
System Infrastructure for implementing the new server for database management
Scope Statement

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The project is responsible for implementation of the new server and it would assist in developing
effective communication, database management, query execution, and server management for
the users that would be helpful for forming the benefits to the organization in terms of value and
aspects.
Sign off
<<name of the student>>
<<name of the student>>
Project Manager
8. Prepare project work breakdown, schedule and budget

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Installing new network
server infrastructure
Design System and
Network
Testing design
Ordering
Components
Porting of LOB
software/test
Building servers
Testing Servers
Installing and testing
network components
Installing Servers
Pilot Testing
Training applicable
staff
System Roll out to
users
Figure 1: Work Breakdown Structure of the project
(Source: Created by the author)

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ID Task
Mode
WBS Task Name Duration Start Finish
0 0 Installing new network
server infrastructure
25 days Mon 8/27/18 Fri 9/28/18
1 1 Design System and Network16 hrs Mon 8/27/18 Tue 8/28/18
2 2 Testing design 16 hrs Wed 8/29/18 Thu 8/30/18
3 3 Ordering Components 8 hrs Fri 8/31/18 Fri 8/31/18
4 4 Porting of LOB software/test40 hrs Mon 9/3/18 Fri 9/7/18
5 5 Building servers 40 hrs Mon 9/3/18 Fri 9/7/18
6 6 Testing Servers 40 hrs Mon 9/10/18 Fri 9/14/18
7 7 Installing and testing
network components
40 hrs Mon 9/17/18 Fri 9/21/18
8 8 Installing Servers 40 hrs Mon 9/10/18 Fri 9/14/18
9 9 Pilot Testing 20 hrs Mon 9/17/18 Wed 9/19/18
10 10 Training applicable staff20 hrs Wed 9/19/18 Fri 9/21/18
11 11 System Roll out to users40 hrs Mon 9/24/18 Fri 9/28/18
Designer
Server Build Manager
Purchasing Officer
LOB upgrade[1]
Engineer Manager,Servers[8]
Service Desk Manager,Server testing[8]
Engineer Manager,Network Components[2],Network Testing[1],Transport[1]
Server Build Manager,Transport[1]
Server Build Manager
Service Desk Manager
Project Manager
W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W
Aug 5, '18 Sep 9, '18 Oct 14, '18 Nov 18, '18 Dec 23, '18 Jan 27, '19 Mar 3, '19
Figure 2: Gantt chart of the project
(Source: Created by the author)

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Figure 3: Cost Budget Timeline
(Source: Created by the author)
9. Establish project team values and agreed behavioural standards
Project
Team name Roles and Responsibilities Team Values Behavioral Standards
Project
Manager
Management, Planning,
Scheduling, Communicating,
Leading, and Monitoring and
Controlling
Clarity,
Employee
Recognition
Teamwork, Trust,
Commitment, Openness,
Customer Co-operation, and
Employee Recognition
Engineer
Manager
Installation of network
component, Building Servers, and
testing of server
Expertise,
Competence
Server Build
Manager
Design Testing, Installing Server,
and Pilot testing
Creativity,
Integrity
Service Desk
Manager Server Testing and Training Transparency,
Reliability
Purchasing Ordering components for network Enthusiasm,

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Officer server implementation Balance
Designer Design System and Network Caution, and
Compassion
10. Monitor delivery and acceptance of project
The pilot testing for the Install and Configure a New Network Infrastructure project can
be used for monitoring the delivery and acceptance of the project. It would involve the
development of the support and system for forming the modification of the improved activities
(Reyes and Reyes 2015). The pilot testing would evaluate the existing facilities for listing the
modification of the comparative data analysis. The processes of pilot testing for network server
development are explained below,
Utilization of data: The field data or the existing data for the deployment of the network
server would be implemented for ensuring that improved data management can be employed for
the project of Install and Configure a New Network Infrastructure (Sommers 2015). The
utilization of the data is implied for forming the development of the effective communication
process.
Alpha test: The alpha test is helpful for listing the factors for the development of the
environmental development of operations (Losilla 2017). The implication of the alpha tests is
formed for forming the environment for the effective communication. The alpha test results in
forming the user interface testing for the deployment of the effective operation development. The
test results for the formation of the improved activities are resulted by the formation of the
profound system development.

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Beta Test: The beta test is done for testing the compatibility of the server formed with the
help of consideration of a sample size (Vilalta et al. 2015). Some users would test the server by
forming the effective user results in practical test development.
11. Prepare IT support plans and maintenance or support documents
The change management process can be implied by considering the development of the
project activities for the Install and Configure a New Network Infrastructure project. The change
management had helped in forming the growth of the useful and enhanced practical progress
(Ning 2014). The change management process for Install and Configure a New Network
Infrastructure includes the following 8 steps,
Step 1: Development of urgency for implementing the change implementation in the
project. The change implementation is based on the factors of urgent deployment of the factors
for listing the improved facilities.
Step 2: Form a powerful coalition for ensuring the roles of project stakeholders. The
coalition of the sponsorship is carried on for defining the roles in the project team for forming
workshop of the stakeholders.
Step 3: Creation of the vision for change implementation. The creation of the change
vision is important for ensuring that the change management is implied for the project.
Step 4: Communication of the vision is an integral part of the change management
implementation. The project would involve the development of the effective communication of
the vision for the change implementation.

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Step 5: Encouragement to the employees is also a development of the effective
management process. The empowering of the employees is helpful for supporting organizational
development.
Step 6: Holding and gaining the change development of the effective communication
methods. The formation of the operations is helpful for forming the management of the change
development agreement
Step 8: Anchoring the changes for forming the corporate culture and alignment of the
improved functional and operational development.
12. Post Meeting Review
The post implementation review for the project of Install and Configure a New Network
Infrastructure can be done by using the checklist evaluation process. The development of the
effective and improved communication methods would be helpful for improving the operations
of the organization (Chen et al. 2014). The checklist is given below,
Checklist Item Check?
Feasible Design for the network server 
Improved functional analysis of the network components 
Functional alignment of design and functions 
Development of complete implementation plan 
Occasional analysis of the operations 

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