Information Technology
Project Charter
Project Name: Windows 7 Deployment
Date:
4/22/2010
File location: j:\sjc\information technology\windows deployment\win 7 su10\project - charter.docx
Objectives:
This project will upgraded the district’s workstations to the latest operation system in order to
maintain program compatibility, security, and efficiency. It is anticipated that this resulting
upgrade will provide better user experience with lower downtime from improved security and
improved productivity from newer features.
1. Pilot 1 – Test Windows 7 internally to find and refine any initial software issues or
hurdles
2. Evaluate the Pilot 1 phase
3. Upgrade deployment servers to assist with deployment of operating systems
4. Pilot 2 – Test Windows 7 in a small group of users in order to find and refine further
software issues and hurdles
5. Evaluate the Pilot 2 phase
6. Develop a deployment plan and timeline for each department
7. Send communications and training materials to stakeholders
8. Deploy Windows 7
9. Evaluate the deployment successes and failures
Conception:
This project was discussed and developed during Information Technology staff meetings. We
have skipped the last operating system upgrade and it’s more eminent that we bring our system
up-to-date. The growing number of security issues, incompatibilities, and encroaching end of
support with our current standard operating system (Windows XP) is pressuring us to pursue
this Windows 7 deployment project.
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Initial Scope:
This project will impact our following stakeholders and external parties:
1. Administration and Management
2. Classified Staff
3. Faculty
It is recognized that project scope may need to be refined over the course of the project.
Vision:
The strategic plan recommended an upgrade that will:
1. Provide a low impact to business function
2. Streamline the process to deploy operating systems
3. Inform the stakeholders of the processes
Business Constraints:
1. The timing for the operating system deployment needs to be copasetic migration
alongside the college’s business functions.
Documentation and Communication:
The following guideline should be used for communications:
1. Team members will utilize electronic mail, dialogue, and written completion criteria on a
regular basis as vehicles for project communication.
2. The following directory folder should be used to store this charter and all subsequent
documentation and work-in-progress components.
J:\SJC\Information Technology\Windows deployment\Win 7 SU10\...
3. All project status meetings minutes and reports will be shared with all stakeholders.
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