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Unit 8 Assignment. Staff Project Progress Report Charles W. Jansen, II Kaplan University IT499-01 Bachelors Capstone in Information Technology Instructor: Allison Selby July 5, 2012. (Fictitious network consultant) 6838 Old Banyan Way Naples, FL 34109 (239) 273-8604
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Unit 8 Assignment Staff Project Progress Report Charles W. Jansen, II Kaplan University IT499-01 Bachelors Capstone in Information Technology Instructor: Allison Selby July 5, 2012
(Fictitious network consultant) 6838 Old Banyan Way Naples, FL 34109 (239) 273-8604 chuckamania@chuckamania.net
Project Client (fictitious) • Current company profile • Company Produces: • Video Games • Commercials • Documentaries • Video Restoration & Transfer Service • 70mm • 35mm • 16mm • 8mm Patch Productions 1066 Big Picture Blvd Naples, FL 34104 (239) 555-1066 • Currently employs several hundred people • Will add over one hundred new hires
Staff Project Progress Report • As of July 5, 2012 • The progress report for the Patch Production Network Upgrade will show how the project is proceeding. • Progress will show: • What changes have been made. • What tasks have been completed. • What milestones have been met. • What tasks remain. • The original timeline and an updated timeline.
Project Goal • Add new department for developing theatrical film production offices. • Chuckamania Productions will install network equipment in the building. • Equipment will include: • Routers • Switches • Wiring Closet • New IP addressing scheme • Servers, computers and printers will be provided by separate firms. • IPS and Firewall services will be provided by Corero Network Security
Tasks Completed as of July 5 2012 Key SD is Start Date ECD is Estimated Completion Date AFD is Actual Completion Date
Changes Implemented • Only two changes were made that affect the team • Reassigned project team member Gloria Howard • Brought in new project team member Raiko Nakamura • Change Order Two • Eliminated 4 Cisco Catalyst WS-C3750X-48T-L switches • Replaced with 4 Cisco Catalyst C2960 S-48TS-L switches
Changes Implemented (continued) • Order of networking equipment in racks • Switches will be reversed to a descending order • The first switch in the sequence will be on bottom • The last switch in the sequence will be on top • Patch panels will be reversed to a descending order • The first patch panel in sequence will be on bottom • The last patch panel in the sequence will be on top • Patch Panel Numbering • Will use letters for the patch panel • Will use numbers for the ports • Will correspond to new numbering on wall plates for access ports Changes to patch panel and access port labeling suggested by Raiko Nakamura
Changes Implemented (continued) Example of how patch panels will be labeled in the wiring closets. Each floor will continue the letters as follows: Building 1 & 2: Floor 1: A-D (1-48) Floor 2: E-H (1-48) Floor 3: I-L (1-48) Floor 4: M-P (Building 1 only) Building 3: DMZ: DA-DP (1-48) NOC: NA-ND (1-48) Example port label: H14 is patch panel H port 14 connected to the port in same building and floor. Patch panel would be in wiring closet 2 of building 1 or 2.
Milestones Met • Delivered the Project Charter on time • Delivered the Network Analysis report on time • Delivered the Implementation Plan • Delivered the Specification report on time • Delivered the Configuration report on time • Delivered the Lab Certification
Review of Progress • The client has approved • Specifications • Configurations • Lab certification. • Configuration adjustments to routers and switches will be performed as planned on July 5 and 6, 2012. • Installation and testing to be completed July 9-12, 2012 • Client appreciates the way Chuckamania Productions personnel have maintained badge and area access security.
Outstanding Items to Complete • Configuration adjustments • Installation of network equipment and testing • Handover installed network upgrade u • Assemble and edit documentation • Deliver documentation u • Closeout project
Questions Address questions to Chuck Jansen II chuckamania@chuckamania.net