Deploy your solutions seamlessly with our 28-page Deployment Plan template.

This MS Word template serves as a complete 'how-to' guide for implementing your solution into a live production environment. It offers detailed deployment guidelines, from site preparation to role assignments, ensuring every phase is executed smoothly.

With sections covering everything from resource allocation and site readiness to technical support and training, this plan provides the framework needed to drive deployment phases efficiently. Ensure your deployment is well-organized, minimizing disruptions and maximizing success as your solution goes live.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Scope of Work
1.4 Sites/Seats/Locations
1.5 Assumptions
1.6 Issues
1.7 Constraints
1.8 Dependencies

2 Site Information

2.1 Site Diagram
2.2 System Overview
2.3 Site Preparation
2.4 Site Readiness

3 Roles & Responsibilities

3.1 Project Manager
3.2 System Integrator
3.3 Installation Manager
3.4 Chief Technology Officer
3.5 Hardware Installation Engineer
3.6 Software Support Engineer
3.7 Consultants / Subcontractors / Third Parties
3.8 Points of Contact

4 Schedule

4.1 Resource Allocation Chart

5 Resources

5.1 Facilities
5.2 Hardware
5.3 Software
5.4 Documentation

6 Technical Support
6.1 Help Desk
6.2 Desktop
6.3 Servers
6.4 Network / Voice / Telecommunications

7 Training

7.1 Training
7.1.1 Training Plan
7.1.2 Training Requirements
7.1.3 Audience
7.1.4 End-user Training
7.1.5 Support Staff Training

8 Installation Considerations

8.1 Safety
8.2 Code & Industry Standards
8.3 Installation Planning
8.4 Weather & Productivity
8.5 Installation Site Maintenance
8.6 Installation Records

9 Installation Process

9.1 Preparing
9.1.1 Validation
9.1.2 Scheduling
9.1.3 Reviews
9.1.4 Communication Plan
9.2 Installing
9.2.1 Common Deployment Tasks
9.2.2 Uploading Deployment Files to the Server
9.2.3 Deploying an Application to Servers on the Same Machine
9.2.4 Deploying an Application to Servers on Multiple Machines
9.2.5 Redeploying or Stopping a Deployment
9.2.6 Un-deploying a Deployment Unit
9.2.7 Changing the Order of Deployment
9.2.8 Migrate to New Environment
9.3 Testing
9.3.1 Use Activation
9.4 Site Monitoring
9.4.1 Monitoring for Defects
9.4.2 Sign-off
9.4.3 Customer Satisfaction

10 Transfer to Operations

10.1 Resources
10.2 Procedures
10.3 Expected Areas of Change
10.4 Transition Activities
10.5 Monitoring
10.6 Help Desk
10.7 Notification of Deployment

11 Appendix

11.1 Acronyms and Abbreviations

Contents & Format

The template pack includes the following documents:

MS Word

• 3 x Deployment Plan templates - 28 pages

Product Specifications

• File Format: The templates are in Microsoft Word(.docx) format.
• File Size: The zip file is 1 MBs.
• Opening the Files: You don’t need any special software to unzip the files. To unzip: right click on the file, click Extract, and save to your computer.
• Images: All images in the templates are copyright free.