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Network + Chapter 15: Implementing and Managing Networks Objectives Describe the elements and benefits of project management Manage a network implementation project Understand network management and the importance of base lining to assess a network’s health Objectives (continued) Plan and follow regular hardware and software maintenance routines Describe the steps involved in upgrading network software and hardware Project Management Project Management Is the practice of managing resources, staff, budget, timelines, and other variables to achieve a specific goal within given bounds Project management attempts to answer at least the following questions in roughly the following order: Is the proposed project feasible? What needs must the project address? Project Management (continued) What are the project’s goals? (What are the standards for success?) What tasks are required to meet the goals? How long should tasks take, and in what order should they be undertaken? What resources are required to accomplish the tasks, and how much will they cost? Project Management (continued) Who will be involved and what skills must they possess? How will staff communicate with others about the project? After completion, did the project meet the stated need? A project can be divided into four phases Project Management (continued) Determining Project Feasibility Before committing money and time to a project, you must decide whether the proposed project is possible and whether it’s feasible Feasibility study outlines the costs and benefits of the project and attempts to predict whether it will result in a favorable outcome Determining Project Feasibility (continued) Feasibility study might consist of rough estimates for the following: Costs of equipment, connectivity, consulting services Required staff time for project participation, training, and evaluation Determining Project Feasibility (continued) Duration of project Decrease in productivity due to disr