end-user refresh tips - make it manageable

End-User Refresh TipsMake IT Manageable

Presented by:Peter Miles Kyle Taylor

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PC Refresh Webinar Series!● First – Laptops● Then – Desktops● Here - Project Management Tips

Workforce PC Refresh Series

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● Document● Team Signs Off

Plan IT

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Timing Considerations:● Budget Flow● Projects That Can’t Have Downtime● Software EOL Dates

Timing

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Determines Technology Requirements● Software Needs

o Roleso Departments

● Organize Deploymento Executive Officers → Junior Professionalso Departments → Avoid Project Interference

End-User Segmentation

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Backup Before Your Refresh● Interruptions Happen

● Power Outages Happen

● Don’t Lose User Data!

Backup Data

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Cushion Time & Costs● Overlooked System Requirements

● Faulty Parts

● Lag Time

The Unexpected

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Consider Future OS & App Upgrades

● Server 2003 to 2012 > 2003 to 2008 R2 to 2012

● Office 2003 to 2013 > 2003 to 2010 to 2013

Make IT Cheaper & Easier

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Ensure Hardware Longevity● Use Hardware Compatibility Lists

● Check System Requirements

SW & HW Compatibility

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Third-Party Vendors● Planning Guidance

● Deployment Assistance

● Research Vendor Options!

Consider Outsourcing

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