IPv6 using VoIP
Introduction
IT project management is an issue of great concern for many organizations. It is of great significance to have in mind the whole process and have startegies that will assure the project is handled with the needed detail to ensure problem-free in the coming years. This paper will focus on project planning for an IPv6 migration project. It will focus on the need to have proper project management plans that will ensure an understanding and thorough knowledge of how the project will be done and put strategies to have a well-designed plan (Burke, 2013).
The project entails migrating the network infrastructure to IPv6 so that it will enable the case study in place to make use of VoIP. The VoIP will enable the organization to make calls using the internet protocol. It will save the company from costs for making calls. It will also enhance the ability of the organization to communicate better within the organization.
Project objective, purpose and the success criteria
The aim of this project undertaking is to have IP addressing scheme that will use IPv6. The project will entail shifting the entire infrastructure of the company to IPv6. There will also be the configuration of the network so that there is support of VoIP in the network. It will enhance the capability of the project to have measures and plans to have better use of the network. The success criteria of the project will include:
- An understanding of the networking requirements of the organization
- Successful transfer of all the hosts in the old network
- Understanding of IPv6 in the project. It will mean that there are staff and expertise who will work on the project
Project scope
The project will entail having the IP address shifted to IPv6. It will mean that the IP addressing scheme will change and will be changed for all the departments. There will also be the changing of the network infrastructure so that more resilient networks will be used in the process. It will help to come up with a reliable and reliable network. It will be useful in the process as the communication will be done and enhanced with these procedures. The project will also entail training the users in order to understand the new technology and addressing scheme that has been put in place.
There will be the training of the users of the new network infrastructure. The users are familiar with using the old infrastructure. It is of great significance to have a clear understanding of the way the old network works and how the new network infrastructure will work. The users will be trained according to the needs and the use of the new infrastructure. There will also be the need to have a manager’s training on how to send reports and access other documents on the network, while normal users will be shown how to access and do their tasks. Technicians will be taught on how to undertake configurations of the new system. All the training will be done after the system
Project plan
The project will take a period of two months. It will be done in phases. The users will be adopted to the new infrastructure in phases. It will enable the users to get to use the system in phases and there will be no rush while managing and configuring the new infrastructure.
Project deliverables
The project will have the following deliverables
The main deliverable is the network infrastructure which can communicate over VoIP. The users should be able to have VoIP capabilities.
Assumptions and dependencies
One of the assumptions is that the network infrastructure will provide the previous capabilities that had in IPv4. The previous capabilities of peer-to-peer networks will have to be availed in the new project. The project team members will be required to understand the roles and the purposes of the two network infrastructures in order to have a better way in which they will manage to integrate the new networks.
Project risks and constraints
There are risks that will be associated with the project.
Financial risks – it is one of the most significant risks that affects the project. Since it will require that the network infrastructure will have major changes, it will mean that there will be extensive requirements of financial resources to be used in the project. The project risks having lack of enough finances to the end of the project (Gido, & Clements, 2014).
Compatibility risks – there is the likelihood of having lack of compatibility with the previous network. It will affect the new network. It is important to understand the technologies and how it will align well with the new technology.
Project change management
There will be a need to have change management in the course of the project. If there will be changes in the project, there will be a change management plan that will be used in the course of the project. It is important to understand these requirements. In the case there will be a change in the course of the project, it will be undertaken through having a change control log. The change control log will outline how the changes will be undertaken (Meredith, & Mantel Jr, 2011).
Scheduling
The project will be managed through a strict schedule. The old IP addressing scheme will be managed and changed through a given schedule in the course of the project. The old infrastructure will be changed in five days. The new IP addressing that will use IPv6 will be undertaken in 10 days. There will be VoIP configurations for the new schedule which will be done and undertaken in 5 days. The scheduling will be followed unless there will be changes in the course of the project. If there will be delays in the project, it will be managed through using change and time management control (Kerzner, 2013).
Project close-out
At the end of the project, there will be a need to have a project close-out. It will help to understand how the project will be closed. The project will be closed after IPv6 is working and the VoIP capability is working well. Planning for this phase of the project will determine how the entire project will be done. It is important to understand the entire project and have ways in which to achieve the project schedule.
Conclusion
Project management is a significant concept and should be done well and effectively in any project that is being undertaken. It is important to have a plan in which the project will be handled for successful completion of the project.
References
Burke, R. (2013). Project management: Planning and control techniques.
Gido, J., & Clements, J. (2014). Successful project management. Cengage Learning.
Kerzner, H. R. (2013). Project management: A systems approach to planning, scheduling, and controlling. John Wiley & Sons.
Meredith, J. R., & Mantel Jr, S. J. (2011). Project management: a managerial approach. John Wiley & Sons.
