VDI & AVAYA PROJECTS Flashcards
What was the total budget of the VDI Implementation Project?
$3.5 million.
Which technologies were central to the VDI implementation?
VMware and Horizon View.
What was the primary objective of the VDI project?
To create a centralized desktop infrastructure enhancing security and reducing IT overhead.
How did you manage cross-functional coordination in the VDI project?
By collaborating with engineering, IT security, and end-user teams throughout the planning and deployment lifecycle.
What was the key compliance focus during the VDI rollout?
Ensuring full security compliance across the virtual environment.
What direct result came from the successful VDI deployment?
Improved system security, reduced hardware costs, and increased user satisfaction.
How did you ensure timely delivery on the VDI project?
By developing and managing a rigorous project plan aligned with organizational goals and vendor timelines.
What kind of troubleshooting did you manage during the VDI project?
Incident response coordination and real-time issue resolution with technical and engineering teams.
How does your VDI experience map to ICONMA’s IT PM needs?
It demonstrates direct infrastructure PM experience, technical fluency, and security compliance handling.
What role did vendor management play in the VDI project?
I managed procurement and performance tracking of hardware/software vendors ensuring SLAs were met.
What was the main reason for the AVAYA Telecom Migration?
The existing Nortel system was outdated and costly to maintain.
Which AVAYA components were implemented during the migration?
Aura Communications Manager, Audio Conferencing, Messaging, and Contact Center solutions.
How did you minimize risk during the AVAYA project?
By executing a phased migration plan to avoid service disruption.
What was the impact of the AVAYA migration on end users?
Enhanced communication, zero downtime, and increased user satisfaction.
What cost benefit did the AVAYA project provide?
Operational costs were reduced by retiring legacy conferencing infrastructure.
How did you handle executive reporting during the AVAYA migration?
Regular status updates, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation reports delivered to leadership.
What was your key strategy in managing vendors during the AVAYA rollout?
Negotiated terms, monitored implementation, and aligned deliverables to the migration timeline.
How does the AVAYA migration showcase your telecom PM skillset?
It highlights network modernization leadership, vendor collaboration, and live cutover risk mitigation.
What project methodology best supported your AVAYA execution?
A phased, milestone-based rollout combined with stakeholder engagement and system testing checkpoints.
What training or support did you provide post-AVAYA implementation?
End-user training, documentation, and support during system stabilization.
What is the primary function of a router in a network?
To forward data packets between different networks.
True or False: A switch operates at the Network layer of the OSI model.
False, a switch operates at the Data Link layer.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is used to connect multiple devices within a single network segment.
switch
What does a firewall do in a network?
It monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
