Risk On IT Infrastructure Projects
Identifying the risk on IT infrastructure projects is a key to viable cost & schedule analysis. While working on risk identification I ran across this list which is a decent starting point for IT Infrastructure risks. I will post enhancements to this risk list as they are determined:
From http://www.projectmanagement.net.au/infrastructure_risks
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Schedule |
Unscheduled changes/delays |
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Personnel turning up without notification |
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Non-conformance – not starting/failures |
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Reliance on external sub-contractors/organisations |
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Technical |
Unplanned/unapproved changes |
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Disasters |
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New design not working |
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Version control problems |
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Hardware failure |
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Software failure |
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Incorrect image/version loaded |
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Integration with existing systems |
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Personnel |
Changes of personnel – CUSTOMER/Vendor |
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Lack of skills/knowledge |
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Not aware of policy/procedures |
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Logistical/Equipment |
Supply availability |
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Physical storage of equipment on arrival – security |
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Contingency equipment availability |
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User |
Not aware of Vendor schedule/activities |
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Inability to perform core business activities |
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Inability to perform non-core business activities |
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User expectations |
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Confusion about CUSTOMER/Vendor responsibilities |
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Loss of data |
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Data not moved to C:userid |
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Project Management |
Lack of detailed site information |
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Lack of reporting |
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Unaware of Customer site requirements |
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Absence of quality control/management process built into plan |
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Absence of issue log/change request log/configuration management log |
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Role confusion |
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Lack of issue identification – trends |
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Inconsistent project documentation |
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