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Review cost studies
Review Total Cost of Ownership, Migration, and Productivity studies conducted by analysts such as Gartner Group to assess the impact of Windows 95 on your business
s bottom line.
Read "Inside Windows 95"
Read "Inside Windows 95"
Optionally, for technical details on the inner workings of Windows 95, read Inside Windows 95 from Microsoft Press book.
@Assemble Evaluation Team & Tools
Assemble Resources
3Assign Project Manager
Assign Proj Mgr
2Acquire Windows 95
Acquire Windows 95
KSelect Planning & Implementation leads
Select Plan & Imp leads
Profile and inventory configurations
Profile inventory configs
Profile and inventory your client and server hardware and software configurations on the network.
2Secure testing lab
Secure testing lab
MAcquire test computers, clients & servers
Acquire test equipment
\Install the application and tools on lab computers
Install app and tools in lab
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If needed, send team members to a Microsoft Authorized Technical Education Center for additional training. See "Windows 95 Resource Directory" Appendix G of "Windows 95 Resource Kit" for more information on training options.
xEvaluate systems management software tools
Eval sys mgt software tools
Evaluate the Windows 95 installation process for opportunities to upgrade or improve your organization
s technology infrastructure. For example, a systems management software tool can help you administer computers on the network more easily, and it can help with the push installation process.
JSpecify the Preferred Client Configuration
Spec Client Config
ZSelect client configuration and feature options
Select client config features
5Conducting the Lab-Test
Conduct Lab-Test
@Test Installation/Upgrade
Test installation/upgrade
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Test hardware configs
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Test net connectivity
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Test restoration process
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Eval & Plan Install
DCreate/Test Setup batch script
Create/test setup script
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Test server-based setup
GReview/Test "Push" Installation
Review/test "Push" install
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Doc pilot install logistics
Document the logistics of the pilot installation. This includes the total time for installation, purchase of new software or tools, selection of the pilot group, and scheduling of specific installations.
Support plan for pilot
Pilot support plan
Put a support plan in place for the pilot group. This includes a contact name and phone number for assistance, and a short list of the top questions and answers, and troubleshooting tips.
Memo to pilot group
Pilot group memo
Put together a memo for your users which clearly explains how the installation process will affect their daily work schedule and the differences they will see once the installation is completed.
Setup end user training for pilot group
Pilot group trng
Put together or hire a third party to provide a user training course. Windows 95 comes with several tutorials that you can use to jump-start your training efforts.
NSecure & Setup lab or classroom for training
Setup trng classroom
SDevelop training materials, trainer preparation
Develop trng materials
DEdit the Windows 95 Help file
Edit Windows 95 Help file
3Pilot-Test the Installation
Pilot-Test
,Train end users
Train end users
8Backup pilot machines
Backup pilot machines
<Perform Installation
Perform pilot installation
FEnsure systems are "up and running"
Ensure systems are up
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Survey pilot group
Survey members of the pilot group about their satisfaction with the installation process and take feedback on what could have been done better.
8Create the Rollout Plan
Create Rollout Plan
Determine Rollout Goals
Determine rollout goals
Determine your rollout goals specifically the number of computers where you will install Windows 95 and the time expected to complete.
9Budget personnel and tools
Budget resources
UHire and Train extended implementation team
Hire/train extended imp team
SUpdate company policies and practices guidelines
Update P&P guidelines
WUpdate company standard software and hardware lists
Update sw/hw standards
QMemo/Newsletter to users regarding standards
Standards memo to users
Edit Windows 95 Help file
Edit Windows 95 Help file
If appropriate, edit the Windows 95 Help file to add company-specific help for line-of-business applications, and to remove unwanted information about the capabilities you plan to disable in Windows 95.
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Create reg template
Create a registration template or worksheet that lists the specific configurations and use of each computer. Be sure to leave room to document any problems or deficiencies with the system that require further attention.
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0Deploy Windows 95
Deploy Windows 95
BSetup Distribution Servers
Setup distribution servers
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Customize server install
Customize the server installation by adding or removing the appropriate files such as adding the MSBATCH.INF file. (For more information, See Chapter 2, Planning the Details)
3Train users on Windows 95
Train users
JPerform necessary hardware upgrades
Perform hardware upgrades
Prepare systems for upgrade
Prepare systems for upgrade
Ensure that the client computer is fully operational and the real-mode network, if present is running. If needed, back up the data and configuration on the client computer. If needed, run Scandisk and virus checks, and defragment the client hard disk. Optionally, you may want to temporarily reset the user password/id for each machine, to allow your technicians easy access to the client machine and ensure that their login scripts and environment operate correctly.
Setup Push installation
Setup "Push" install
Prepare the client computer for the push installation process: edit the logon script; run the management software; or send the executable for Setup in mail to the user.
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FAX (206) 883-1032
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Give the user the option to turn off the cue card prompt.
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