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Server Virtualization: Navy Network Operations Centers

Server Virtualization: Navy Network Operations Centers. Lucas Taber July 13 th , 2006 University of San Diego GSBA 573 IT Project Management. Introduction. The Navy maintains several Network Operations Centers (NOCs) that are critical to their mission.

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Server Virtualization: Navy Network Operations Centers

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  1. Server Virtualization:Navy Network Operations Centers Lucas Taber July 13th, 2006 University of San Diego GSBA 573 IT Project Management

  2. Introduction • The Navy maintains several Network Operations Centers (NOCs) that are critical to their mission. • The NOCs are overwhelmed by the rapid growth of information system: • Space • Heat • Power • This project will address this issue through the application of server virtualization technology.

  3. Problem • Navy NOC #1 has reached capacity ahead of schedule. • Plant facilities require immediate and expensive upgrades to support additional systems. • Modernized systems must be installed to reduce costs and improve capabilities, but existing systems cannot be immediately decommissioned. • Operating at capacity is an operational risk to the Navy.

  4. Project Objectives • Implement server virtualization technology to reduce the number of physical servers: • Eliminate the risk of systems failure • Overheating • Power Failure • Eliminate the cost of interim fixes and schedule delay • Keep Projects on Schedule • Reduce the cost of future installations. • Future Server Deployment • Future Facility Upgrades (NOC #2)

  5. Stakeholders • The facilities management team at NOCs 1 and 2. • The operations staff. • The engineering team. • The shore modernization team. • The Fleet Readiness Certification Board (FRCB). • The security Certification and Accreditation (C&A) team. • The Navy Designated Approval Authority (DAA). • All Navy Customers.

  6. Project Justification • Current server utilization is very low. • Industry estimate = 5% on average. • Additional capacity is wasted and wastes resources. • Servers can be consolidated on a 10 to 1 ratio (maximum). • Navy estimate = 4 to 1 • Consolidation can recover as much as 75% of the current facilities resources. • Cost Avoidance • Risk Reduction

  7. Project Requirements • The project must achieve a minimum server consolidation ratio of 2 to 1. • Consolidated server hardware resource utilization will not exceed 80%. • Navy Designated Approval Authority (DAA) must approve the security certification and accreditation package. • Fleet Readiness Certification Board (FRCB) must approve the installation. • Consolidation efforts must not degrade the level of service provided by the servers or increase long-term operational risk. • Overall maintenance costs must decrease within the following fiscal year. • Virtualization technology will only be deployed at the two primary NOCs. • No server installations will be performed to achieve the consolidation, only existing server hardware can be used. • Additional Storage Area Network (SAN) materials can be procured if cost savings can still be achieved. • Planned system downtime will not exceed three hours.

  8. Deliverables • Project Management-Related Deliverables • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) • Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) • Project Budget • Weekly Activity Reports • Bill of Materials • Product Related Deliverables • Concept of Operations • Site Survey Report • Test Plan Document • Test Plan Results • System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA) Package • Installation Guide • Training Curriculum • Implementation Plan • Recommended Standard Operating Procedures (RSOP) • System Operation Verification Test (SOVT) • Trip Report / Lessons Learned • Virtualized Server Systems

  9. Success Criteria • Success Criteria • The project is completed by February of 2007 (prior to the next scheduled installation). • The facilities team for NOC 1 can avoid an emergency facilities upgrade. • Operational risk is the same or lower. • No additional manpower is required to operate the new software.

  10. WBS: Phase 1 - Concept • Concept • Hold Kick-Off Meeting • Identify Potential Solutions • Prepare Analysis of Alternatives • Contact Product Vendors • Research on the Internet • Generate Preliminary Cost Estimate • Write Concept of Operations • Write Document • Perform Document Q & A

  11. WBS: Phase 2 - Development • Development • Engineering • Select Software Product and Software Version • Select Server Hardware or Identify Existing Resources • Perform Site Survey of NOC • Identify Server Virtualization Candidates • Generate Site Survey Report • Write Document • Perform Document Q & A • Develop Implementation Plan • Write Document • Perform Document Q & A • Review Implementation Plan With Site • Obtain Implementation Plan Approval From Site • Write Installation Guide • Write Document • Perform Document Q & A • Write Recommended Standard Operating Procedures (RSOP) • Write Document • Perform Document Q & A • Write Systems Operation Verification Test (SOVT) • Write Document • Perform Document Q & A • Lab Testing • Download and Assemble Software • Write Test Plan • Write Document • Perform Document Q & A • Install Software in Lab • Execute Test Plan • Produce Test Results and Analysis

  12. WBS: Phase 2 - Development • Security • Perform independent security evaluation • Generate security test results and analysis • Write SSAA • Write Document • Perform Document Q & A • Submit SSAA to DAA • Obtain Authority To Operate (ATO) • Training • Develop Training Curriculum • Write Document • Perform Document Q & A • Train Site Operators • Obtain FRCB Fielding Approval • Generate CASE Form • Write Document • Perform Document Q & A • Procurement • Generate Budgetary Cost Estimate • Obtain Funding • Procure Software and Hardware • Receive and Process Software and Hardware • Record Products in Configuration Management Database • Deliver Software to Installers • Ship Hardware to Site.

  13. WBS: Phase 3 - Implementation • Implementation • Travel to NOC • Perform In-brief with Site • Hardware and Software Implementation • Measure Existing Resource Utilization • Install New Hardware • Install Virtualization Software • Virtualize Existing Servers and Migrate to New Hardware • Monitor Performance • Site Acceptance • Conduct SOVT • Obtain Site Acceptance • Perform Out-brief with Site • Return Travel

  14. WBS: Phase 4 – Close Out • Close-Out • Generate Trip Report / Lessons Learned • Write Document • Perform Document Q & A • Transition Program to Operations

  15. Staffing • Project Manager • Lead Engineer • Test Engineer • Technical Writer • Security Analyst • Security Tester • Trainer • Buyer • Installer • Logistician

  16. Schedule

  17. Communication Management • Daily Coordination • Email • Weekly Progress Monitoring • Staff Meeting / Teleconference • Weekly Action Report • Project Details / Requirements • Formalized Documentation (e.g., CONOPS, Test Plan, SOVT).

  18. Risk Management • The project will use a risk register to monitor risk areas and apply mitigation strategies.

  19. Expected Benefits Short-term benefits Long-term benefits

  20. Expected Costs Short-term Costs Long-term Costs

  21. Summary • An rapid deployment of server virtualization technology will provide significant benefit to the Navy. • Cost Avoidance: Present and Future • Risk Reduction • Increased Capacity

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