Your assignment for this unit is to convert the work breakdown structure (WBS) you created in ITC 4760 for the MSI Data Center relocation scenario into a functioning Microsoft (MS) Project file using the version of MS Project housed in Toolwire. You will enter your task, sub-tasks, milestones, and task duration data previously created in MS Excel and generate a project plan that is capable of displaying a Gantt chart that shows the project schedule from start to finish as well as a critical path method (CPM) network diagram that depicts task dependencies and the project’s projected critical path. 

In a separate Word document, create a one-page reflection paper that discusses how this plan will support the project manager’s overall management of this particular project. As a part of your summary section, discuss any problems, observations, and/or recommendations you may have regarding your experience in creating this MS Project. No title page or reference page is required.

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Project Name: Massive Solutions International Data Center Expansion
Date: 1/19/19

Prepared by:

1.0 Current state analysis 1

1.1 Complete an inventory of all physical and virtual servers.

1.2 Complete an inventory of all software applications currently being provided, and critical index factor (CIF) for each.

1.2.1 Identify what an acceptable downtown would be for each application.

1.3 Determine the interdependencies between applications, servers, storage, and telecommunications.

1.4 Conduct a benchmarking of existing performance metrics of data center operations.

1.5 Determine viability of moving existing equipment or cost-benefit of procuring new equipment.

2.0 Planning and management 2

2.1 Identify potential costs.

2.2 Develop a budget.

2.3 Develop a process list of all anticipated move-related tasks.

2.4 Determine lessons learned from past moves.

2.5 Test move processes to identify problems or issues.

2.6 Obtain stakeholder approval to continue project.

3.0 Data center move strategy 3

3.1 Identify key personnel who will be involved with executing the move.

3.1.1 Determine if outsourcing of tasks is required.

3.2 Identify potential risks.

3.2.1 Develop risk mitigation processes.

3.3 Assign servers and applications to move bundles.

3.4 Prioritize the order in which bundles will be moved to the new data center.

4.0 Data center migration 4

4.1 Shift data center operations to a back-up site.

4.2 Verify operations are working properly.

4.3 Shut down current operations.

4.4 Procure/order new equipment required.

4.5 Uninstall existing equipment.

4.6 Prepare for shipment.

4.7 Track shipment.

4.8 Receive shipments at new data center.

4.8.1 New procurements

4.8.2 Existing equipment

4.9 Install equipment.

4.9.1 Test and verify.

4.10 Install software/applications.

4.10.1 Test and verify.

4.11 Migrate live data from backup site.

4.11.1 Test and verify.

5.0 Post-move verification

5.1 Ensure all installations are complete.

5.2 Conduct post-move benchmarks of performance, and compare with pre-

move benchmarks to determine delta (difference), if any.

5.3 Obtain stakeholder approval and accepatance.