Before you begin checklist
Before you begin an
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deployment, you must meet the requirements described in Before you begin checklist. Each chapter in this guide includes a checklist. Appendix A, “Design and Deployment Checklists,” contains all available checklists.Complete | Requirement | Description |
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Possess an understanding of the architecture and capabilities. | At a minimum, you must understand the concepts and architecture described in the following documents:
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To improve your understanding, attend training courses offered by VMware online support website Education Services and Development. Typically, deployment requires the knowledge equivalent to what is provided in the training courses on:
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Obtain contact information for the deployment team. | The contact list should include titles, responsibilities, and contact methods for all team members. | |
Get non-disclosure requirements and negotiate an agreement. | Be aware of the requirements of the non-disclosure agreements that are in place for the deployment. | |
Develop schedules and set milestones for early deliverable. | Scheduling a software deployment varies based on the size and scope of the deployment and the organization’s requirements. Typical milestones might include:
Additional information on scheduling is beyond the scope of this guide. |