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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