Project LAN
Peak LAN Project Case Study
Group Earth
Kirk Baringer
Meagan Beeman
Allison Benton
Yolanda Boyd
Thomas Guess
Southwestern College
Joel Light, Ph. D.
MGMT 505 Project Management Fundamentals
February 05, 2012
Introduction Peak Systems is a small information systems consulting firm located in Meridian, Louisiana (Larson & Gray, 2011). Peak Systems latest client is the City of Meriden’s social welfare agency. The agency is in need of a local area network (LAN). The job will be completed with one Peak Systems employee and two interns. The project is on a strict budget not to exceed 90,000 dollars. Peak Systems has to configure 20 laptop computers, two laser printers, and provide additional training for employees on the new system (Larson & Gray, 2011). The Peak associate has a tentative time line to complete the project in twenty six days. There are many technical requirements that must be met in order for the LAN to work correctly. It is essential that the team constructs an efficient system. There are also some additional continuing services of warranties and maintenance only guaranteed up to one month after the official project end date. Peak Systems and the clients have a clear understanding of the limitations and expected services which are listed in a binding contract.
Risks Associated With Project To an individual project risk is any unforeseen event or condition that can have a positive or negative effect on project objectives (Larson & Gray, 2011). It is the process of risk management that attempts to identify and manage potential and unforeseen problems which might occur during the course of a given project (Larson & Gray, 2011). The risks associated with a LAN project can be as numerous as the number of keys on a keyboard. There are many factors that have to be put in place for an efficient system. The following paragraphs will discuss the most notable risks associated with the City of Meridian’s Social Service
Group Earth
Kirk Baringer
Meagan Beeman
Allison Benton
Yolanda Boyd
Thomas Guess
Southwestern College
Joel Light, Ph. D.
MGMT 505 Project Management Fundamentals
February 05, 2012
Introduction Peak Systems is a small information systems consulting firm located in Meridian, Louisiana (Larson & Gray, 2011). Peak Systems latest client is the City of Meriden’s social welfare agency. The agency is in need of a local area network (LAN). The job will be completed with one Peak Systems employee and two interns. The project is on a strict budget not to exceed 90,000 dollars. Peak Systems has to configure 20 laptop computers, two laser printers, and provide additional training for employees on the new system (Larson & Gray, 2011). The Peak associate has a tentative time line to complete the project in twenty six days. There are many technical requirements that must be met in order for the LAN to work correctly. It is essential that the team constructs an efficient system. There are also some additional continuing services of warranties and maintenance only guaranteed up to one month after the official project end date. Peak Systems and the clients have a clear understanding of the limitations and expected services which are listed in a binding contract.
Risks Associated With Project To an individual project risk is any unforeseen event or condition that can have a positive or negative effect on project objectives (Larson & Gray, 2011). It is the process of risk management that attempts to identify and manage potential and unforeseen problems which might occur during the course of a given project (Larson & Gray, 2011). The risks associated with a LAN project can be as numerous as the number of keys on a keyboard. There are many factors that have to be put in place for an efficient system. The following paragraphs will discuss the most notable risks associated with the City of Meridian’s Social Service
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