Before you begin an VMware Smart Assurance deployment, you must meet the requirements described in Before-you-begin checklist. Each chapter in this guide includes a checklist. For ease of use, the checklists are all grouped together in Appendix E, “Design and Deployment Checklists.”
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Description |
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| Possess an understanding of the VMware Smart Assurance architecture and capabilities. |
At a minimum, you must understand the concepts and VMware Smart Assurance architecture described in the following documents:
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| To improve your understanding, attend VMware Smart Assurance training courses. 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. |
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| Get nondisclosure requirements and negotiate an agreement. |
Be aware of the requirements of the non-disclosure agreements that are in place for the deployment. |
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| 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. |
