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Template worked like a charm, and also helped in other network area inventory.
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Template worked like a charm, and also helped in other network area inventory.

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Greetings,<br />
Due to our company being purchased and the need for networking with the new organization, there is a conflict in our existing scheme and we need to re-ip everything. &nbsp;Below are brief details on our existing environment. &nbsp;What I'm wondering if anyone has gone through this before, and if there is a project plan (tasks, assignments, due dates, etc.) that I could use as a template to create the procedure. &nbsp;Doesn't have to be MS project, could be Excel, etc., just something to plan everything out as far as who does what and outage dates. &nbsp;Most devices are DHCP, other than networking equipment.<br />
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VMware 5.5<br />
Microsoft Server 2008R2<br />
Site1: &nbsp;10.1.xx<br />
Site2: &nbsp;10.2.xx<br />
Site3: &nbsp;10.3.xx<br />
Sites are connected via fiber.<br />
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Again, just looking for a template or guide, I have all the detail.<br />
Any recommendations greatly appreciated.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Bob
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Greetings,
Due to our company being purchased and the need for networking with the new organization, there is a conflict in our existing scheme and we need to re-ip everything.  Below are brief details on our existing environment.  What I'm wondering if anyone has gone through this before, and if there is a project plan (tasks, assignments, due dates, etc.) that I could use as a template to create the procedure.  Doesn't have to be MS project, could be Excel, etc., just something to plan everything out as far as who does what and outage dates.  Most devices are DHCP, other than networking equipment.

VMware 5.5
Microsoft Server 2008R2
Site1:  10.1.xx
Site2:  10.2.xx
Site3:  10.3.xx
Sites are connected via fiber.

Again, just looking for a template or guide, I have all the detail.
Any recommendations greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Bob

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