Cisco Cisco IOS Software Release 12.0(13a) Livre blanc

Introduction
 High−Level Process Flow for Deploying New Solutions
 Solution Requirements
      Required Features or Services
      Performance Service−Level Agreements and Metrics
      Solution Scalability Objectives
      Availability Objectives
      Interoperability with Existing Environment
      Solution Comparison
      Documented Network Design
 Solution Management
      Network Management Objectives
      Service−Level Management
      Staffing
 Solution Validation
      Design Review with Vendor
      Simulation and Emulation Tools Validation
      Lab Validation
      Documented Record of Design Reviews and Tests
      Solution Pilot
      Final Review and Decision Process
 Solution Deployment
      Solution Templates
      Baseline Comparison
      Trained Implementation Staff
      Operations Training and Support Procedures
      Implementation Plans
 Related Information

This document discusses planning, design, and implementation practices for the deploying new solutions in
your network. The biggest challenge when introducing new solutions is keeping the existing network highly
available, or minimizing the impact on the existing networking environment. Successful deployment of new
solutions requires structured processes that include parties from planning, design, network management, and
implementation.

This best−practice document outlines the steps you need to take to successfully deploy a new network
solution. We'll look at the following critical steps in detail: Requirements, Management, Validation, and
Deployment.

The following diagram outlines your workflow for deploying new network solutions. Click on any blue box in