Implementation is the carrying out, execution, or practice of a plan, a method, or any design, idea, model, specification, standard or policy for doing something. As such, implementation is the action that must follow any preliminary thinking in order for something to actually happen.

For an implementation process to be successful, many tasks between different departments need to be accomplished in sequence. Companies strive to use proven methodologies and enlist professional help to guide them through the implementation of a system but the failure of many implementation processes often stems from the lack of accurate planning in the beginning stages of the project due to inadequate resources or unforeseen problems that arise.

An IT system implementation usually starts with negotiating a contract with a vendor, a usually meticulous process that defines set guidelines, deadlines and a payment schedule for the entire implementation process. Contract requirements could include the outline of system performance criteria, penalties related to issues and delays in the implementation process, documentation, training and issue resolution requirements as well as vendor support after the system goes live in case of problems. Having detailed requirements agreed to in writing is a benefit to companies since it gives managers and users clear requirements to be met at different points throughout the process and holds the vendor accountable for the product.


Example project scope:
The data center and network infrastructure of a company influences and controls its business x flow in many ways. There are enumerable tasks that can be in conjunction with a project dealing with data management and networking of a company. It is vital to set limits to a project. It is not realistic or manageable to include every aspect of network design/infrastructure and data management. There are desirable set priorities and definable tasks for beneficial project management. We will examine the scope of project that Wide-IP is taking up for contoso Corporation:
The scope of this project is limited to following deliverables:

1. Contoso Corporation currently has network design/infrastructure architecture. Analysis of current portfolio of Fiction Corporation Network has to be done. This will help in constructing an improved design. Implementation of that newly developed network design is also to be undertaken.


2. Data storage infrastructure is to be installed at the new proposed site (headquarters). This data center is then to be networked in conjunction with the newly created design, setting up internetworking of this center with other existing parts (retail stores, call center etc.)


3. We wish to avoid a disruption of any company operations because of this project. It is for this exact reason that necessary testing must be done on the newly deployed internetwork. The uptime that Fiction desires is substantially high. Quality checks and testing has to be done rigorously before using the system in a live environment.


4. Once the new data center site and internetwork is tested, we need to migrate our data from the old site to the new center. Only when migration of business data is complete we can host our business from the new center. Thus, Successful migration of Data should be done to the new site.


5. Wide-IP’s team will be installing some new network designs and technologies. We will also be deploying them successfully. With that being said, there is a need for post-project support from wide-IP’s experts. One of the primary deliverables is providing support and training to Fiction Corporation’s network managers for few months so that they will be able to handle basic and routine issues on their own. Post project support and training will be provided for a time period not to exceed 90 days. Additional support can be provided for a fee. It is the responsibility of Fiction Corporation to schedule their manager’s tasks in a way that training gets completed in the stipulated time frame.