Server Virtualization:Navy Network Operations Centers
Lucas TaberJuly 13th, 2006
University of San DiegoGSBA 573 IT Project Management
Introduction
The Navy maintains several Network Operations Centers (NOCs) that are critical to their mission.
The NOCs are overwhelmed by the rapid growth of information system: Space Heat Power
This project will address this issue through the application of server virtualization technology.
Problem
Navy NOC #1 has reached capacity ahead of schedule.
Plant facilities require immediate and expensive upgrades to support additional systems.
Modernized systems must be installed to reduce costs and improve capabilities, but existing systems cannot be immediately decommissioned.
Operating at capacity is an operational risk to the Navy.
Project Objectives Implement server virtualization technology
to reduce the number of physical servers:
Eliminate the risk of systems failure Overheating Power Failure
Eliminate the cost of interim fixes and schedule delay Keep Projects on Schedule
Reduce the cost of future installations. Future Server Deployment Future Facility Upgrades (NOC #2)
Stakeholders
The facilities management team at NOCs 1 and 2. The operations staff. The engineering team. The shore modernization team. The Fleet Readiness Certification Board (FRCB). The security Certification and Accreditation (C&A)
team. The Navy Designated Approval Authority (DAA). All Navy Customers.
Project Justification
Current server utilization is very low. Industry estimate = 5% on average. Additional capacity is wasted and wastes
resources. Servers can be consolidated on a 10 to 1
ratio (maximum). Navy estimate = 4 to 1
Consolidation can recover as much as 75% of the current facilities resources. Cost Avoidance Risk Reduction
Project Requirements
1. The project must achieve a minimum server consolidation ratio of 2 to 1.
2. Consolidated server hardware resource utilization will not exceed 80%.
3. Navy Designated Approval Authority (DAA) must approve the security certification and accreditation package.
4. Fleet Readiness Certification Board (FRCB) must approve the installation.
5. Consolidation efforts must not degrade the level of service provided by the servers or increase long-term operational risk.
6. Overall maintenance costs must decrease within the following fiscal year.
7. Virtualization technology will only be deployed at the two primary NOCs.
8. No server installations will be performed to achieve the consolidation, only existing server hardware can be used.
9. Additional Storage Area Network (SAN) materials can be procured if cost savings can still be achieved.
10. Planned system downtime will not exceed three hours.
Deliverables
Project Management-Related Deliverables Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) Project Budget Weekly Activity Reports Bill of Materials
Product Related Deliverables Concept of Operations Site Survey Report Test Plan Document Test Plan Results System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA) Package Installation Guide Training Curriculum Implementation Plan Recommended Standard Operating Procedures (RSOP) System Operation Verification Test (SOVT) Trip Report / Lessons Learned Virtualized Server Systems
Success Criteria
Success Criteria The project is completed by February of
2007 (prior to the next scheduled installation).
The facilities team for NOC 1 can avoid an emergency facilities upgrade.
Operational risk is the same or lower. No additional manpower is required to
operate the new software.
WBS: Phase 1 - Concept
Concept Hold Kick-Off Meeting Identify Potential Solutions
Prepare Analysis of Alternatives Contact Product Vendors Research on the Internet
Generate Preliminary Cost Estimate Write Concept of Operations
Write Document Perform Document Q & A
WBS: Phase 2 - Development Development
Engineering Select Software Product and Software Version Select Server Hardware or Identify Existing Resources Perform Site Survey of NOC Identify Server Virtualization Candidates Generate Site Survey Report
Write Document Perform Document Q & A
Develop Implementation Plan Write Document Perform Document Q & A Review Implementation Plan With Site Obtain Implementation Plan Approval From Site
Write Installation Guide Write Document Perform Document Q & A
Write Recommended Standard Operating Procedures (RSOP) Write Document Perform Document Q & A
Write Systems Operation Verification Test (SOVT) Write Document Perform Document Q & A
Lab Testing Download and Assemble Software Write Test Plan
Write Document Perform Document Q & A
Install Software in Lab Execute Test Plan Produce Test Results and Analysis
WBS: Phase 2 - Development Security
Perform independent security evaluation Generate security test results and analysis Write SSAA
Write Document Perform Document Q & A
Submit SSAA to DAA Obtain Authority To Operate (ATO)
Training Develop Training Curriculum
Write Document Perform Document Q & A
Train Site Operators Obtain FRCB Fielding Approval
Generate CASE Form Write Document Perform Document Q & A
Procurement Generate Budgetary Cost Estimate Obtain Funding Procure Software and Hardware Receive and Process Software and Hardware
Record Products in Configuration Management Database Deliver Software to Installers Ship Hardware to Site.
WBS: Phase 3 - Implementation
Implementation Travel to NOC Perform In-brief with Site Hardware and Software Implementation
Measure Existing Resource Utilization Install New Hardware Install Virtualization Software Virtualize Existing Servers and Migrate to New
Hardware Monitor Performance
Site Acceptance Conduct SOVT Obtain Site Acceptance
Perform Out-brief with Site Return Travel
WBS: Phase 4 – Close Out
Close-Out Generate Trip Report / Lessons
Learned Write Document Perform Document Q & A
Transition Program to Operations
Staffing
Project Manager Lead Engineer Test Engineer Technical Writer Security Analyst Security Tester Trainer Buyer Installer Logistician
Schedule
Communication Management
Daily Coordination Email
Weekly Progress Monitoring Staff Meeting / Teleconference Weekly Action Report
Project Details / Requirements Formalized Documentation (e.g.,
CONOPS, Test Plan, SOVT).
Risk Management
The project will use a risk register to monitor risk areas and apply mitigation strategies.
Rank Risk Probability Mitigation 1 Project Fails Security Testing 15% C&A team is being consulted on 2 Schedule Overrun 10% Weekly status meetings to ID problems 3 Sponsor cuts funding 5% Provide regular progress updates to
sponsor to address sponsor concerns. 4 Product does not scale as
expected 3% Perform load testing during the lab test
to ensure the product scales under load.
Expected Benefits
Short-term benefits
Recovered rack space*
Recovered server hardware (addl. spares) *
Reduction in thermal output *
Eliminate delays in current system fielding *
Avoid emergency upgrade to NOC 1 $500,000.00
Long-term benefits
Reduced monthly power costs$250,000.00/yr.
Reduce the cost of upgrading NOC 2 *
Reduced future deployment costs *
Expected Costs
Short-term Costs
Project Labor*
Government Pass-Through Fees *
New Hardware $50,000
Virtualization Software (100 processors) $575,000.00
Long-term Costs
Software Maintenance$120,750.00/yr
Summary
An rapid deployment of server virtualization technology will provide significant benefit to the Navy. Cost Avoidance: Present and Future Risk Reduction Increased Capacity
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