Unit 8 AssignmentStaff Project Progress Report

Charles W. Jansen, IIKaplan University

IT499-01 Bachelors Capstone in Information TechnologyInstructor: Allison Selby

July 5, 2012

(Fictitious network consultant)

6838 Old Banyan WayNaples, FL 34109(239) 273-8604

chuckamania@chuckamania.net

Project Client (fictitious)

Patch Productions1066 Big Picture BlvdNaples, FL 34104(239) 555-1066

Current company profileCompany Produces:• Video Games• Commercials• DocumentariesVideo Restoration & Transfer Service• 70mm• 35mm• 16mm• 8mm

• Currently employs several hundred people

• Will add over one hundred new hires

Staff Project Progress ReportAs of July 5, 2012The 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 2012Task Milestone Status SD ECD AFDCreate Project Charter Complete 5/21/2012 5/25/2012 5/25/2012Deliver Project Charter u Complete 5/28/2012 5/28/2012 5/28/2012Perform Network Inspection Complete 5/29/2012 5/30/2012 5/30/2012Gather Information Complete 5/29/2012 5/30/2012 5/30/2012Network Analysis Complete 6/4/2012 6/5/2012 6/5/2012Deliver Network Analysis Reportu Complete 6/7/2012 6/7/2012 6/6/2012Create Specifications Complete 6/8/2012 6/14/2012 6/14/2012Deliver Implementation Plan u Complete 6/12/2012 6/12/2012 6/12/2012Deliver Specification Report u Complete 6/15/2012 6/15/2012 6/15/2012Order Equipment Complete 6/15/2012 6/15/2012 6/15/2012Create Configuration Complete 6/18/2012 6/21/2012 6/21/2012Deliver Configuration u Complete 6/22/2012 6/22/2012 6/22/2012Receive Equipment Complete 6/22/2012 6/22/2012 6/22/2012Lab Configuration and Testing Complete 6/25/2012 6/29/2012 6/29/2012Deliver Lab Certification u Complete 7/2/2012 7/2/2012 7/2/2012

Configuration AdjustmentsTo be completed 7/5/2012 7/6/2012

Installation and TestingTo be completed 7/9/2012 7/12/2012

Deliver (handover) Installed Network u

To be completed 7/13/2012 7/13/2012

Assemble and Edit Documentation

To be completed 7/16/2012 7/20/2012

Deliver Documentation uTo be completed 7/23/2012 7/23/2012

Closeout ProjectTo be completed 7/24/2012 7/24/2012

KeySD is Start DateECD is Estimated Completion DateAFD is Actual Completion Date

Changes ImplementedOnly two changes were made that affect the

teamReassigned project team member Gloria Howard Brought in new project team member Raiko

NakamuraChange 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 racksSwitches 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 portsWill correspond to new numbering on wall plates for

access portsChanges 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.

Changes Implemented (continued)

Milestones MetDelivered the Project Charter on timeDelivered the Network Analysis report on

timeDelivered the Implementation PlanDelivered the Specification report on timeDelivered the Configuration report on timeDelivered the Lab Certification

Old Timeline

Updated Timeline

Review of ProgressThe client has approved

SpecificationsConfigurationsLab 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 CompleteConfiguration adjustmentsInstallation of network equipment and testingHandover installed network upgrade uAssemble and edit documentationDeliver documentation uCloseout project

QuestionsAddress questions to Chuck Jansen II chuckamania@chuckamania.net