Contents Introduction and Background 1 Start date and completion date 1 Stakeholders 1 Project benefits 1 Project teams 1 Initial risk identification 1 Expected outcomes 2 Initial cost estimation 2 Introduction and Background The client, LearnCode is in Glenroy VIC 3046. The client LearnCode was established to provide classes for students who want to learn programming. The building of LearnCode is new with no interior walls and will be built to suit the needs of the centre. From this we can tell that there is no existing network system. It is a two-story building and has wide space. This will allow us for installation and design of a computer data network system. Everything should be set up from the beginning and it is like making of the entire building with a complete new network system among various devices. The installation and setup of all the network includes configuration of all network devices, cabling and interfaces which is not limited to workstations, multi-function devices, servers, switches, routers, and all related software’s. Start date and completion date Keeping in mind that our client wants to kick off the opening within next 8 months from todays’ date (Monday, MAY-15, 2017), we are tight on deadline (wed, JAN-15, 2017) and can guarantee the completion within the fixed timeline with proper project management techniques from our project managers. Stakeholders It is best to identify the stakeholders as they directly or indirectly influence the project. Upon our research the possible stakeholders are the direct stakeholders i.e. owner, managers of Learn-Code and other employees. Project benefits Upon the completion of the project LearnCode will have several benefits, one of them is certainly profit and the other is a reliable and secure functioning network system among various components and computers within the building. This is going to provide proper co-ordination among different administration offices which is going to increase productivity. On the other hand, students who come to learn at LearnCode will also benefit through reliable network system which is going to give them a completely new learning environment. Project teams The project team and their role and responsibilities for this project is: Name Role Arjun Kunwar Project Manager SarojPhuyal Network engineer ManojBidari Technical manager Initial risk identification As there are always the risk in the project, it is the best practice to identify the risk so we can think of the way to deal and manage it in case if we run into it. The identified risks in this project are 1. Length: the length of the project is risk as it should be completed within the timeframe of six months. 2. Cost: the cost of components and resource to be used may fluctuate over a period. 3. Communication: maintaining the communication to share the progress of project is the most. 4. Human resource: since this project is to be done with a minimal workforce of 4 people, in-case someone gets sick it is going to be difficult to fulfil the position. Expected outcomes This project has certain outcomes which are expected both from us and the client and can be listed as Secure service: The network among various components is expected to provide secure administrative service to LearnCode. It is designed be accessible to only the authorised persons both physically and functionally. Scalability: the network is designed to be scalable. That is, more network cable equipment or components can be added if required in the future without having to redo the installed network. Versatile information processing: the network will ensure and enable users to retrieve, process and store data regarding the operations, students, accounting, billing, tracking, check in and check out of the students registered in the LearnCode. Initial cost estimation Since the components and network architecture to be set up are of current standard, the initial cost of the project is estimated to be 52,000$. This estimated cost is made based on current market value. Project Manager, Arjun Kunwar