Project Charter for windows 7 installation for Sheridan ...



10/6/2009 By Alexander Ferreira, Arnie Anderson, Brent Tufts, Drew Durham and Vinitha LiyanagecentercenterINFO 21760Project Charter for windows 7 installation for Sheridan desktop computersProject Title: Windows 7 Installation on the Sheridan Institute Desktops Date of Authorization: October 6, 2009Project Start Date: October 6, 2009Project Finish Date: August 24, 2010Key Schedule Milestones:Complete the gather information about the current applications by December 4Complete system requirement tests by April 1 Complete installation of the software by August 17Provide training reference material for new users by early summer to be ready for AugustBudget Information: The Sheridan has allocated $250,000 for this project, and more funds are available needed. The majority of costs for this project will be internal labor.Project Manager: Vinitha Liyanage, (905) 459-7533, vinitha.liyanage@sheridanc.on.caProject Objectives: To test and implement Windows 7 on the Sheridan network to replace Windows XPMicrosoft has already announced that there will be no built-in upgrade option from Windows XP to Windows 7. Therefore, it is crucial to install Windows 7 from the fresh install on the current desktop computers. This is the first charter for the project, and the objective is to complete the first version of the testing for the installation in 4 months and an installation in approximately 10 months. Main Project Success Criteria: Once the project is implemented it would maintain or exceed the current service levels and performances of desktop computers and printing servers.Approach:Hiring part-time staff as soon as possibleWithin one month, develop a clear work breakdown structure, scope statement, and Gantt chart detailing the work required to complete the within two months. Check the differences of various Windows 7 copies to figure out which one is best and most suitable for our school environment (Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate) (32 or 64 bit)Purchase all required hardware upgrades within two monthsPurchase a reasonable amount of licenses for Windows 7Hold weekly progress review meetings with the core project team.Conduct through software testing per the approved test plan.Roles and ResponsibilitiesNameRolePositionContact InformationPhilip StubbsSponsorCEOphilip.stubbs@sheridanc.on.caVinitha LiyanageProject ManagerManagervinitha.liyanage@sheridanc.on.caArnie AndersonTeam MemberInstallation Expertarnie.anderson@sheridanc.on.caDrew DurhamTeam MemberInstallation Expertdrew.durham@sheridanc.on.caAlexander FerreiraTeam MemberTesting Expertalexander.ferreira@sheridanc.on.caBrent TuftsTeam MemberTesting Expertbrent.tufts@sheridanc.on.caSign-Off: Phillips Stubs:Vinitha Liyanage:Arnie Anderson:Drew Durham:Alexander Ferreira:Brent Tufts: ................
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