Before-you-begin checklist

Before you begin a deployment, you must meet the requirements described in the following checklist.

Table 1. Before-you-begin checklist

Complete	Requirement	Description
	Possess an understanding of the Smarts architecture and capabilities.	At a minimum, you must understand the concepts and Smarts architecture described in the following documents: Smarts IP Manager Concepts Guide Smarts IP Manager User Guide Smarts IP Manager Reference Guide Smarts Service Assurance Manager Introduction Smarts Service Assurance Manager Adapter Platform User Guide Smarts System Administration Guide Smarts Installation Guide for SAM, IP, ESM, MPLS, and NPM Managers
		To improve your understanding, attend Smarts training courses. Typically, deployment requires the knowledge equivalent to what is provided in the training courses on: Smarts IP Manager Smarts Service Assurance Manager (Global Manager) Smarts Service Assurance Manager Adapter Platform (Adapter Platform)
	Obtain contact information for the deployment team.	The contact list should include titles, responsibilities, and contact methods for all team members.
	Get nondisclosure requirements and negotiate an agreement.	Be aware of the requirements of the non-disclosure agreements that are in place for the Smarts 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: Initial project meeting to define the deployment scope Purchase of Smarts software Project development begins Installation in test environment complete Testing complete Installation in production environment complete Smarts deployment goes live Additional information on scheduling is beyond the scope of this guide.