Infrastructure Modernisation Planning Template

This template helps you plan your infrastructure modernisation by capturing relevant details about your current setup, goals, and constraints.

1. Current Infrastructure Inventory

• Servers and operating systems
• Virtual machines and hosts
• Storage solutions (local, SAN, NAS)
• Network architecture and topology
• Remote access and VPN tools

2. Business Drivers

• Performance or reliability issues?
• Desire for cloud-based flexibility?
• Security and compliance gaps?
• Scaling to meet business growth?

3. Desired Outcomes

• Improved uptime
• Cost optimisation
• Modern security practices
• Support for remote work

4. Timeline and Budget

• Target completion date
• Estimated or approved budget
• Phased or full rollout?

5. Partners and Support

• Internal IT team
• Managed service provider
• Vendors or consultants

6. Next Steps

Prioritise quick wins and high-impact upgrades first. Review dependencies carefully. Don't forget to build in review and testing time.