Overview of the Deployment Process
The deployment process for Windows 95 consists of several distinct phases, including the following:
- Reviewing Windows 95
- Preparing the Planning and Support teams
- Identifying the preferred network-client configuration
- Performing lab tests of the client configuration
- Planning the pilot rollout
- Conducting the pilot rollout
- Finalizing the rollout plan
- Rolling out Windows 95
For each phase, this chapter contains a section outlining in checklist form the required tasks for that deployment phase. Chapter 2, "Deployment Strategy and Details" provides details for performing each task according to the deployment phase.
The following sample shows how to read a deployment checklist for any phase.
Description of the Deployment Phase
Task | Team | Start week | Duration |
1: Summary of the task. | Who will perform this task? | When does the team begin this task? | How long will it take to complete? |
The following teams, made up of employees from your organization, are responsible for performing the tasks described in deployment checklists:
- The Executive team includes the deployment project manager (usually the head of the Information Systems department) and members of the executive committee of the corporation. This team must include one or more individuals with decision-making authority over company policies and procedures.
- The Planning team includes the deployment project manager, key Installation team members, and a representative from the Support and Training teams.
- The Installation team includes technicians and individuals who will be conducting the installation. This team must include a specialist in 32-bit applications who can evaluate the proposed Windows 95 configuration for compatibility.
- The Support team includes staff of the help desk or Support department, and select individuals from the Planning team. This team develops a plan for supporting Windows 95 during and after deployment, integrating new methods and processes as needed into the existing support scheme.
- The Training team includes individuals responsible for user training.
At certain phases, you may choose to vary the makeup of the teams by adding or omitting individuals.