Microsoft® Windows® Desktop Deployment Resource Kit

Best Practices

The following are best practices for planning a Windows XP Professional deployment:

• Develop a project requirements document. This document states the goals and objectives for a project and any constraints that may affect the project, such as budget or resource limitations. The document serves as an informal contract.

• Document risks and assumptions. This document should identify project risks and provide a contingency plan for mitigating serious problems.

• Understand components of a project plan. To manage the project efficiently and well, the project manager should understand the following six components of the project:

  • Milestones. Clearly identifiable points in the project that represent the completion of particular sets of tasks.