Using the engineering specification as a road map, Netbay execute all tasks required to deliver a reliable production network.  The critical tasks are equipment inventory and acceptance testing, configuration and installation, network performance testing and network access verification. Netbay team coordinate and perform a connectivity test from all network ports to ensure a flawless transition to the new infrastructure. The final deliverable is a full set of turnover documentation specifying all network details 'as built'.

A typical VLAN topology

Tasks accomplished during the LAN / WAN integration phase:

Planning

• Develop and perform network implementation plans
• Provide on-site implementation teams
• Provide on and off-site technical support for implementation teams

Execution of Engineering Specifications

• Review hardware, software and connectivity requirements
• Recommend changes as required
• Devise acceptance criteria
• Conduct acceptance testing
• Verify the success of installations

Configuration and Physical Installation

• Devise an equipment staging plan
• Receive, inventory and assemble equipment
• Install, connect and power-on equipment
• Configure network devices with pre-written configurations
• Verify configuration of network devices
• Test and verify local connectivity to workstations
• Test and verify Carrier Services
• Test and verify Network access
• Test network at every connection point

Documentation

• Provide completed installation document
• Provide acceptance certifications
• Survey site, audit physical installation, and provide documentation