vSphere Plan and Design Project Kickoff
VMware vSphere Plan and Design
Project Kickoff
2010 VMware Inc. All rights reserved#1Plan and Design for
vSphere Goals Why
are we here
today ?#2Plan and Design for vSphere Goals Objectives
Conceptual RequirementsIdentify requirements for a vSphere
architecture
Logical ArchitectureDocument design options and architect the
solution
Physical SpecificationsInstall and verify the infrastructure
#3Plan and Design for vSphere ApproachUtilize VMware
Implementation Methodology
Balance best practices with your specific needs and
situation
Involve your team through design enablement and design
sessions
Traditional Architecture
#4Reasons for Plan and Design Project Facilitate Smooth
ImplementationPromote consistency and repeatabilityLeverage VMware
expertiseMinimize risk
#5Plan and Design Project Prerequisites PoC
InfrastructureHardware for test installation to facilitate design
enablement knowledge transfer and reference during designVMware
ExperiencePrevious experience not required, but useful
#6Plan and Design Engagement Scope Estimate server consolidation
host requirementsDesign sessions
Assessment
Design EnablementDetailed DesignvSphere implementation and
verification P2V JumpstartKnowledge transfer
Develop documentdeliverablesReview and sign-off
#7Participant IntroductionsOrganization
LOGICALCONCEPTUALIT OwnershipOperations
PHYSICAL#8Infrastructure Qualities#9Key Stakeholders and SMEs
Identify Subject Matter AreasServer procurement and
provisioningServer administrationStorageNetworking and
securityOperationsApplications end usersIdentify Primary and
Secondary OwnersNameContact information (email address, phone
number)Availability
#10Plan and Design Project Timeline ActivityDescriptionProject
KickoffDiscuss goals and project planCapacity/Virtualization
AssessmentServer consolidation host requirement estimatesvSphere
w/P2V JumpstartDesign enablement knowledge transfer and PoCDesign
SessionsDiscussions with key SMEsDesign DevelopmentDeliverables
documentation creationProject Wrap-upDesign review and
sign-offDiscuss next steps#11Questions?
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