Step-by-Step Guide toBuilding a CMDB - RightStar

Step 1
Assemble Project Team
Goals and Objectives
In this step, you will select a project team that has the required skills, experience, and
knowledge to justify, design, and implement a CMDB that meets all of the other goals
described in this step-by-step guide. The team’s capabilities should include not only
technical and configuration management skills but also project design and project
management skills.
Overview
This step focuses on what you need to do to get started on your CMDB project, including
selecting a project manager and project team. This step, while rudimentary, is critical to your
CMDB project and cannot be ignored. A skilled and well-managed project team will greatly
increase your ability to create a successful CMDB. Starting with step 2, “Obtain CMDB
Knowledge,” the guidance is targeted directly to the project manager and project team.
Task-by-Task Guide
Figure 1.1 shows the tasks to assemble the project team.
Task 1.
Create Project
Executive Board
Task 2.
Select
Project Manager
Task 3.
Scope Key
Activities
Task 4.
Select
Project Team
Task 5.
Finalize
Project Plan
Figure 1.1. Tasks to assemble the project team
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