Overview of the Implementation Process

Network Design and Implementation

Implementation Team

Developing a Work Plan

Regulations and Standards

• Understand why more formality is needed in the network design process
• Describe the two main systems development life cycles, including their similarities and differences
• List and describe the phases of a common network design process
• Explain the importance of a requirements analysis
• Name the typical members of a network implementation team and describe their roles
• Discuss the criteria a project manager uses to choose team members
• Explain the importance of a kickoff meeting and post-cutover meeting
• Describe the most common project risk dimensions, and explain the various methods for managing them
• Explain what a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is, and why it is important
• Describe the difference between a precedence diagram and Gantt chart, and explain the best use for each
• Explain the difference between a defacto standard and deju