WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE

Work Breakdown Structure



Work Breakdown Structure

Identify the major tasks to be carried out

Perhaps one of the most critical steps within a data centre move/relocation project, the team will need to create a detailed move plan that includes the equipment move sequence, back-up operations during the move, installation and testing and ongoing operations. The sequencing plan will outline the specific equipment relocation steps -- for example, how each device will be positioned within the racks and how each rack module will be positioned within the overall raised floor space. It is also essential to have a well-coordinated plan with facilities to ensure the appropriate electrical distribution, HVAC capacities, back-up power are in place and compliance with building codes and local ordinances are established.

Identify the order the tasks have to be developed

February-March 2011

Complete a site inventory analysis of all equipment Completed

Work with IU Purchasing on standard server rack RFP Completed

Develop internal and external communications plans Completed

Periodic updates provided at Change Management meetings Completed

April 2011

Conduct on-site server rack evaluations Completed

Schedule meetings with system owners to discuss move options and strategies Completed

Periodic updates provided at Change Management meetings Completed

Select and award server rack vendor Completed

Select multiple move dates Completed

Prepare detailed move plans Completed

Communicate move dates Completed

Prepare risk and contingency plans Completed

Finalize new Data Centre rack layouts Completed

Work with IU Purchasing on an RFQ for equipment movers Completed

Complete a staffing plan that specifies move activities and how to handle day-to-day operations during the move Completed

June- 2011

Coordinate move activities Completed

Conduct post-move audit and process improvement analysis after each move date Completed

Periodic updates provided at Change Management meetings Completed

Communicate status of move activities Completed

WCC machine room sustainable cleanup Completed

Surplus/resell/repurpose old server racks and equipment Completed

Remove and recycle/repurpose cabling and power cords from under the raised floor Completed

Identify any major risks that could affect the delivery of the project or cause to exceed the project budget, time scale or increase the required resource.

Information availability is critically important in today's fast-paced corporate world. The goal of PTS's evaluation, planning and data center risk assessment services is to identify obstacles to and recommend solutions for redundant and fault-tolerant network & support infrastructure for mission critical environments. Our methodology combines the business and technology expertise needed to ensure customer satisfaction from concept through completion.

3.1. Data Center Availability & Risk Assessment

A comprehensive data center inspection to assess the ability of the support infrastructure to provide continuous availability including a site inspection, an evaluation of the present load condition, a comparison to the capacity constraints, identification of critical deficiencies and potential downtime risks, an assessment of the concurrent maintenance capacity of the site and recommendations for improvements. The data center risk assessment service is available for other type technology spaces including:

Data Centers

Computer Rooms

Server Rooms

Network Closets

Telecommunications Equipment Rooms

Main Data Frames

Intermediate Data Frames

And more

3.2. Facility Evaluation & Assessment

A comprehensive facility inspection to ...