MS Windows NT Server 4.0 Deployment Guide - NetWare Integration
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NetWare® Integration Deployment Guide
This paper provides a detailed guide for planning and implementing a deployment of Microsoft® Windows NT® Server in an enterprise environment.
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CONTENTS
Phase I - Preparation
INTRODUCTION
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Mission Statement
Define Prioritized Project Goals
Create Business Plan
Identify Project Team Players
Identify the Sub-Team Members
Milestone I: Review Preparation and Approve Planning Phase
Phase II - Define the Project
REVIEW OF CURRENT ENVIRONMENT
Corporate Network Diagram
Review Critical Issues and Problem Areas
Identify Scope of the Project
Identify Areas of Responsibility
Identify Boundary Areas
Identify Business Organizational Structure
Identify Corporate Standards
EVALUATE EXISTING SYSTEMS
Inventory Existing Systems and Configuration
Identify Systems
Identify Applications
Identify Exceptions
EVALUATE EXISTING NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE
Inventory Network Hardware
Identify Problem Areas, Considerations
EVALUATE CURRENT TRAINING INFRASTRUCTURE
Identify Current Training Courses
Review Training Options
Review and Adjust Current Training Schedule
EVALUATE EXISTING SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Review Response Time, Customer Satisfaction Ratings
Review Technical Skill Levels of Support Staff
Review Performance Survey
DEFINE PROJECT OBJECTIVES
Define Functional Objectives of the Project
Define the Business Objectives (Benefits of the Project)
Define Project Success Metrics
DEFINE PROJECT STANDARDS
Specify Standard Supported Hardware Platforms
Identify Standard Supported Network Operating Systems
Identify Standard Supported Server Applications
Identify Standard Supported Desktop Operating Systems
Identify Standard Supported Desktop Applications
Identify the Missing Pieces
Identify Potential Vendors
Time and Cost to Evaluate and Test
Milestone II: Review Project Definition and Approve Planning Phase
Phase III - Evaluation and Preliminary Testing
OVERVIEW
Determine Resources
Acquisition of Resources
Windows NT Server Services for NetWare
NETWORK PLAN
Understanding the Big Picture
Focus on the Target Area
Identify Areas of Risk
Design
DESIGN PROCESS
Design Considerations
Table of NetWare Servers and Clients
Installation Planning Checklist
UPDATE THE BUSINESS PLAN
Update Business Goals and Objectives
Update Budget
Prioritize Need with Respect to Business Goals and Objectives
Create the Business Plan for Rollout
INSTALLATION PLAN
Test the Supported Configurations
Review with Beta Site Departments
TRAINING PLAN
Evaluate Existing Training Plans
Define the Training Objectives
Define the Training Team
Develop the Training Plan
DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT PLAN
Evaluate Existing Support Plans
Define the Support Objectives
Define the Deployment Support Team
Develop the Deployment Support Plan
CORPORATE SUPPORT TRANSITION PLAN
Evaluate Previous Support Transition Plans
Define the Support Transition Objectives
Define the Transition Management Team
Develop and Review the Transition Plan
MILESTONE III: REVIEW PROJECT PLAN AND APPROVE DEPLOYMENT PHASE
Review and Adjust
Proposal Presentation
Approval to Implement the Deployment Phase
Phase IV - Deployment
OVERVIEW
Proof of Technology Phase
The Pilot Phase
Departmental Rollout
PROOF OF TECHNOLOGY
Machine Sign-off Process
Preparation Tasks
Preparation for Installations
Installation of Windows NT Server
Directory Services Manager for NetWare
Configure Your Clients
Test Basic Connectivity
PILOT PHASE
Objective and Overview
Select Friendly Department
Document Test Environment
Create/Obtain List of Applications Installed on Server
Create/Obtain List of Applications Installed on Workstation
Review NetWare NLM Replacements for Windows NT Server
Create a Server Installation Checklist
Application Test Matrix
Install the Windows NT Server Software
Install Application Files on Windows NT Server
Update Clients (Optional)
Build Client Update Mechanism
Test the Applications
Present Document, Findings and Recommendations
DEPARTMENTAL ROLLOUT
Identify and Prioritize Departments
Determine Time and Resource Requirements per Department
Build On-Site Support Staff per Department
Schedule Department Rollout
Complete Department Rollout
Document Each Department Rollout
STABILIZE THE NETWORK BY DEPARTMENT AND AS A WHOLE
Monitor the Deployment Areas
Monitor Traffic Flow
Talk With End Users
Prepare for Ongoing Support
MILESTONE IV: REVIEW DEPLOYMENT AND APPROVE TRANSITION PLAN
Formal Presentation of Deployment Results and Transition Plans
Approval to Implement Transition Plan
Phase V - Transition to Support Team
OVERVIEW
THE BASICS OF TRANSITION
Which Groups Will Be Supported by Existing Organizations?
INTERNAL TRANSITION MEETING
Knowledge Transfer
THE TRAINING PLAN
Identify Common Issues, Resolutions
Introduce Liaison Personnel
Informational Materials
Turn Over Control of the Incident Tracking Database
EXTERNAL TRANSITION MEETING
Introduce Outside Vendor Teams to Corporate Support Leads
Review the Deployment Records
Identify General Issues
Transition Vendor Liaison Responsibilities
MILESTONE V: REVIEWING TRANSITION AND PREPARING FOR REVIEW
Review and Adjust
Presentation of Proposal
Phase VI - Summary
REVIEW OF CURRENT ENVIRONMENT
Develop Overall Project Review
Formal Project Closure
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