Download - Module 1: Introducing Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Planning, Tools, and Documentation
Overview
Introducing the Network Design
Planning a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Project
Lesson: Introducing the Network Design
Planning
Network Design Process
Network Infrastructure Diagrams
Multimedia: Introducing a Windows Server 2003 Network
EnvisioningDeveloping
Network Design Process
Prioritize the design goals
Define requirements for the design views
Assess the risks during the design phase
Implement the design
Network Infrastructure Diagrams
Physical network diagram Physical communication links Computer hardware Location of devices
Logical network diagram Domain architecture Server roles Trust relationships
Network configuration documentation Name resolution IP addressing Remote and dial-up networking Bandwidth issues
Multimedia: Introducing a Windows Server 2003 Network
The objective of this presentation is to provide you with a visual overview of a Windows Server 2003 network infrastructure
You will learn about the: Key technologies and services are
integrated into your network infrastructure
Lesson: Planning a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure Project
Planning Project Components
Components of the Master Project Plan
Best Practices for Identifying Key Stakeholders
Scope-Management Tools
Best Practices for Effective Scheduling
Guidelines for Planning a Windows Server 2003 Network
Planning
Developing Envisioning
Planning Project Components
Components Example
Master project schedule
Includes data from each planning teamDefines when the solution will be completedIdentifies specific tasks and the time frame in which to complete them
Key stakeholders
Are a critical component of the planNeed to be involved throughout the planning processNeed continued support and response to change requests
Scope-management tools
Trade-off triangleTrade-off matrix
Components of the Master Project Plan
Type of plan Project lead
Budget Project Manager
Capacity Program Manager
Deployment Program Manager
Pilot Program Manager
Purchasing and facilities Project Manager
Security Program Manager
Support Project Manager
Test Program Manager
Best Practices for Identifying Key Stakeholders
Organize and convene a project team to identify key stakeholders
Identify key stakeholders within other groups in your organization
Work with your team to finalize the list of key stakeholders
Create a key stakeholder map that depicts political and organizational relationships
Internal RelationshipsExternal Relationships
Project Lead Technical Lead
Scope-Management Tools
Trade-Off Triangle
Trade-Off Matrix
Fixed Chosen Adjustable
Resources
Schedule
Features
Best Practices for Effective Scheduling
Use risk-driven scheduling to prioritize and schedule tasks that have been designated as the highest risks to the projectApply time-boxing so that a group of tasks can be performed when your project is split into distinct time periodsSchedule buffer time as the last task prior to each major milestone
Guidelines for Planning a Windows Server 2003 Network
Create a master project planCreate a master project plan
Use the best practices for identifying key stakeholdersUse the best practices for identifying key stakeholders
Use the scope management toolsUse the scope management tools
Use the best practices for effective schedulingUse the best practices for effective scheduling