Description

Project Manager Essentials – IT Infrastructure

Instructor: Brad
Duration: One Day (Approx. 6 Hours)
Format: Lecture, Case Studies, Hands-on Activities, and Discussions

Course Description

This course provides project managers with essential knowledge of IT infrastructure and its role in successful project execution. Participants will learn about key infrastructure components, risk management, best practices for IT project planning, and strategies for ensuring system reliability, security, and scalability.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand IT infrastructure components and their impact on projects.
• Identify best practices for managing IT infrastructure projects.
• Recognize challenges in IT infrastructure deployment and integration.
• Implement risk mitigation and performance optimization strategies.
• Analyze real-world case studies on IT infrastructure management.

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Course Schedule

Session 1: Introduction to IT Infrastructure (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)

• Overview of IT Infrastructure: Hardware, Software, and Network Components
• The Role of Project Managers in IT Infrastructure
• IT Infrastructure Lifecycle: Planning, Implementation, and Maintenance
• Case Study: IT Infrastructure Failures and Lessons Learned

Session 2: Key IT Infrastructure Components (10:15 AM – 11:30 AM)

• Networking: LAN, WAN, Cloud Networking, and Security
• Servers and Data Centers: On-Prem vs. Cloud Infrastructure
• Storage Solutions: SAN, NAS, and Cloud Storage
• Virtualization and Containerization: VMware, Docker, Kubernetes

Session 3: IT Infrastructure Project Planning & Execution (11:45 AM – 12:30 PM)

• IT Project Lifecycle: Requirements, Budgeting, and Scheduling
• Infrastructure Upgrades and Migrations: Key Considerations
• Managing Stakeholders in IT Projects
• Case Study: Planning a Data Center Migration

Lunch Break (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)

Session 4: Security, Compliance, and Risk Management (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)

• IT Security Best Practices: Firewalls, VPNs, Access Controls
• Compliance and Regulatory Considerations (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001)
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
• Risk Management Strategies for IT Infrastructure

Session 5: Hands-on Activity & Case Study Discussion (2:45 PM – 4:00 PM)

• Hands-on Exercise: Identifying Risks in an IT Infrastructure Project
• Group Discussion: Managing Infrastructure Challenges in Large-Scale Projects
• Case Study: Successful IT Infrastructure Deployment in a Corporate Environment

Final Discussion & Closing (4:00 PM – 4:30 PM)

• Recap of Key Learnings
• Best Practices for IT Infrastructure Project Management
• Open Q&A and Course Wrap-up