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Network Addition Installation Summary

Network Addition Installation Summary

Part of Network / Network Hardware

Use this document to organise processes when dealing with small additions or changes to an existing network. /
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Date: / 28/3/200X

Overview / Description of the Scope of this Project

1 Client Network Requirements:

Identify stakeholders. (List them and their areas of concern.)
List client requirements. (Confirmed requirements plus needs of the project.)
Consider compatibility with current applications software and operating systems.
Contact vendors to obtain specifications and availability of all identified components.
Evaluate the different hardware offerings from vendors. Evaluations attached.
Review of IT Standards and Procedures. (What areas does this project touch?)
Check purchasing procedures, licensing requirements and budget.
Organise purchase order(s).

2 Site Preparation

Site survey completed. (List attached documents)
Summarise the Industry standards that the network will adhere to.
Develop a checklist to ensure that cables and power are installed in accordance with appropriate standard.
Identify appropriate cable installers and electricians to perform any additions required.
Basic equipment specification.
List appropriate times that installers may be allowed to work on installation project to minimise disruption to the client.
Summarise organisational standards and OH & S standards that need to be adhered to.

3 Install Hardware

Document the installation procedures as necessary for the server.
Document the installation procedures as necessary for the workstations.
Document the installation procedures as necessary for additional network equipment.
Install additional network equipment.
Install any server additions.
Install any workstations additions.
Document problems encountered for future reference and trouble shooting

4 Configuration and testing.

Summarise the standards that need to be adhered to when configuring the network especially in the areas of:

Naming conventions
Addressing
Formats
Security

Document the configuration changes necessary for the server, workstations and networking equipment. Detail the configuration options such as the use of Domain controllers, DNS and Directory Servers, addressing, etc.

Configure the additional network hardware as necessary.
Configure server as necessary to work with the new network hardware.
Configure existing workstations as necessary to work with the new network hardware and server configurations.
Document the network test plan to ensure that all functionality and components are tested.
Test existing workstations and server to confirm correct functionality.
Configure new workstations to operate with the network system.
Document the test process findings and the results of correcting and retesting any problems or issues discovered.
Document problems encountered for future reference and trouble shooting

5 Provide Instruction

Determine the client’s instructional needs. Attach training plans for individuals and groups.
Provide one-to-one or group training as necessary.
Obtain client evaluation and feedback for all instruction or training given. Attach sample evaluation and feedback tool.

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