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Snowflake Implementation
A ready-to-use Snowflake implementation project template with predefined phases, tasks, milestones, and effort estimates to plan, architect, migrate data, integrate sources, and launch a secure, scalable cloud data platform.
Published February 13, 2026 by Kriyastream
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Duration
6 months
Effort
1692h
Phases
8
Tasks
207
Staffing
Cloud Computing
Application Integration Specialist8h
Cloud Architect12h
Cloud Engineer6h
Cloud Solutions Architect28h
Cybersecurity
Compliance Specialist132h
Ethical Hacker23h
Identity and Access Management Specialist111h
Information Security Consultant18h
Security Architect47h
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst39h
Database Management
Data Analyst173h
Data Architect177h
Database Administrator204h
Database Developer451h
Database Manager156h
IT Consulting
Business Analyst58h
IT Project Manager20h
Network Engineer7h
Technical Writer10h
Technology Solutions Architect12h
Work Breakdown Structure
| Phase/Task | Estimate | Assign To |
|---|---|---|
Planning & Assessment3w Initial phase to assess current infrastructure, define project scope, and conduct technical assessment for Snowflake implementation. | ||
Assess current data infrastructure4d Comprehensive assessment of existing data infrastructure including data sources, volumes, growth patterns, and data quality. | ||
Inventory all existing data sources1d Create comprehensive inventory of all data sources including databases, files, APIs, and external systems. | 8h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Document current database systems and versions1d Document all database systems, their versions, configurations, and technical specifications. | 4h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Measure current data volumes by source1d Measure and document current data volumes for each source system to plan migration and storage requirements. | 7h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Map data flow between systems1d Create data flow diagrams showing how data moves between different systems and applications. | 12h | Database Management - Data Architect |
Identify data quality issues and gaps Identify and document data quality issues, missing data, inconsistencies, and gaps that need to be addressed. | 8h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Document current data retention policies Document existing data retention policies, archival strategies, and compliance requirements. | 4h | IT Consulting - Technical Writer |
Analyze data growth rates and trends Analyze historical data growth patterns to forecast future storage and compute requirements. | 6h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Define project scope and objectives4d Define comprehensive project scope, business requirements, success criteria, and establish governance model. | ||
Conduct stakeholder interviews1d Conduct interviews with key stakeholders to gather business requirements and expectations. | 6h | IT Consulting - Business Analyst |
Document business requirements document (BRD)2d Create comprehensive business requirements document capturing all business needs and objectives. | 28h | IT Consulting - Business Analyst |
Define non-functional requirements1d Define non-functional requirements including performance, security, scalability, and availability requirements. | 16h | IT Consulting - Business Analyst IT Consulting - Technology Solutions Architect |
Define functional requirements1d Define detailed functional requirements specifying what the system must do. | 8h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Establish success criteria and KPIs1d Define measurable success criteria and key performance indicators to track project success. | 8h | IT Consulting - Business Analyst |
Create project charter1d Create formal project charter documenting project purpose, objectives, scope, and authorization. | 8h | IT Consulting - IT Project Manager |
Define governance model and RACI matrix Establish project governance structure and define RACI matrix for roles and responsibilities. | 8h | IT Consulting - IT Project Manager |
Conduct technical assessment4d Technical evaluation of data quality, schema complexity, integration requirements, and identification of constraints and dependencies. | 20h | Cloud Computing - Cloud Solutions Architect Database Management - Database Developer +1 more |
Evaluate data schema complexity1d Analyze schema complexity, relationships, dependencies, and transformation requirements. | 11h | Database Management - Data Architect |
Assess data quality across all sources1d Evaluate data quality metrics including completeness, accuracy, consistency, and validity across all data sources. | 12h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Assess API and integration capabilities1d Evaluate API capabilities, integration patterns, and connectivity options for data sources. | 8h | Cloud Computing - Application Integration Specialist |
Identify data transformation requirements1d Identify all data transformation requirements including data cleansing, enrichment, and format conversions. | 11h | Database Management - Data Architect |
Evaluate network connectivity requirements1d Assess network connectivity, bandwidth requirements, and security considerations for data transfer. | 7h | IT Consulting - Network Engineer |
Document technical constraints1d Document all technical constraints, limitations, and architectural considerations. | 6h | IT Consulting - Technical Writer |
Identify dependencies and risks Identify project dependencies, technical risks, and mitigation strategies. | 4h | IT Consulting - IT Project Manager |
Architecture & Design3w Design comprehensive Snowflake architecture including account structure, data model, and integration patterns. | ||
Design Snowflake architecture4d Design comprehensive Snowflake architecture including account structure, warehouse sizing, and schema organization. | ||
Design multi-account strategy1d Design strategy for multiple Snowflake accounts including separation of environments and organizational structure. | 8h | Cloud Computing - Cloud Architect |
Define account hierarchy and organization structure1d Define hierarchical account structure and organization model for managing multiple accounts. | 8h | Cloud Computing - Cloud Solutions Architect |
Design warehouse sizing strategy1d Design warehouse sizing strategy based on workload requirements, concurrency needs, and performance targets. | 8h | Database Management - Data Architect |
Design region selection strategy1d Design strategy for selecting Snowflake regions based on data residency, latency, and compliance requirements. | 4h | Cloud Computing - Cloud Architect |
Design resource monitor configuration1d Design resource monitor configuration for cost control and budget management across accounts and warehouses. | 6h | Cloud Computing - Cloud Engineer |
Design warehouse scaling and concurrency strategy1d Design warehouse scaling strategy including multi-cluster configuration and concurrency management. | 12h | Database Management - Data Architect |
Design database and schema naming conventions1d Establish naming conventions for databases, schemas, tables, and other objects for consistency and maintainability. | 4h | Database Management - Data Architect |
Design schema hierarchy and organization1d Design schema hierarchy and organization structure for logical separation of data and workloads. | 8h | Database Management - Data Architect |
Design data model4d Design logical and physical data models including partitioning, clustering, and data modeling strategies. | ||
Design logical data model2d Design detailed logical data model with normalized structures, relationships, and business rules. | 21h | Database Management - Data Architect |
Create conceptual data model1d Create high-level conceptual data model representing business entities and their relationships. | 11h | Database Management - Data Architect |
Design physical data model1d Design physical data model optimized for Snowflake including table structures, indexes, and storage considerations. | 14h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Define data types and constraints1d Define appropriate data types, constraints, and validation rules for all data elements. | 7h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Design data partitioning strategy1d Design data partitioning strategy to optimize query performance and data management. | 11h | Database Management - Data Architect |
Design clustering keys for tables1d Design clustering keys for tables to optimize query performance and reduce scan costs. | 12h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Design surrogate key strategy Design surrogate key strategy for dimension and fact tables to ensure data integrity and performance. | 4h | Database Management - Data Architect |
Design slowly changing dimension (SCD) strategy Design slowly changing dimension strategy to handle historical data changes and versioning. | 6h | Database Management - Data Architect |
Design integration architecture4d Design ETL/ELT architecture, data ingestion patterns, transformation workflows, and error handling strategies. | ||
Design ETL architecture and patterns1d Design Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) architecture and patterns for data integration workflows. | 10h | Database Management - Database Developer Database Management - Data Architect |
Design ELT architecture and patterns1d Design Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) architecture and patterns leveraging Snowflake's compute capabilities. | 6h | Database Management - Data Architect Database Management - Database Developer |
Design batch ingestion patterns1d Design batch data ingestion patterns for scheduled and on-demand data loads. | 11h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Design real-time ingestion patterns1d Design real-time data ingestion patterns for streaming and near-real-time data integration. | 4h | Database Management - Database Administrator Database Management - Database Developer |
Design Snowpipe architecture1d Design Snowpipe architecture for continuous, automated data ingestion from cloud storage. | 9h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Design data transformation workflows1d Design data transformation workflows including data cleansing, enrichment, and business logic application. | 14h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Design data validation and quality checks1d Design data validation and quality check processes to ensure data accuracy and completeness. | 6h | Database Management - Database Developer Database Management - Data Analyst |
Design error handling and retry logic1d Design comprehensive error handling, retry logic, and failure recovery mechanisms for data pipelines. | 8h | Database Management - Database Developer Database Management - Database Administrator |
Environment Setup & Configuration3w Set up and configure Snowflake environment including accounts, warehouses, databases, and schemas. | ||
Provision Snowflake accounts4d Provision and configure Snowflake accounts with appropriate settings and resource monitors. | ||
Configure account parameters and settings1d Configure account-level parameters, settings, and preferences for each Snowflake account. | 6h | Database Management - Database Administrator Database Management - Database Manager |
Create Snowflake accounts1d Create Snowflake accounts for development, testing, and production environments. | 8h | Database Management - Database Administrator Database Management - Data Architect |
Configure account-level security settings1d Configure account-level security settings including network policies and authentication requirements. | 15h | Cybersecurity - Security Architect Database Management - Database Administrator +1 more |
Set up account-level resource monitors1d Configure account-level resource monitors for cost control and budget management. | 4h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Set up billing and cost management2d Set up billing configuration, cost tracking, and budget alerts for each account. | 6h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Configure account-level notifications2d Configure account-level notification settings for alerts, monitoring, and system events. | 4h | Database Management - Database Administrator Cybersecurity - Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst |
Configure warehouses and compute4d Create and configure warehouses for development, testing, and production environments with appropriate sizing and scaling. | ||
Create testing warehouses1d Create warehouses for testing environment with appropriate sizing and configuration. | 3h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Create development warehouses1d Create warehouses for development environment with appropriate sizing and configuration. | 4h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Configure warehouse sizes and scaling1d Configure warehouse sizes and scaling parameters based on workload requirements. | 5h | Database Management - Database Manager Database Management - Database Administrator |
Create production warehouses1d Create warehouses for production environment with appropriate sizing and configuration. | 6h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Configure auto-suspend and auto-resume settings1d Configure auto-suspend and auto-resume settings to optimize cost and performance. | 3h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Set up warehouse scaling policies1d Set up warehouse scaling policies for multi-cluster warehouses to handle concurrency. | 5h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Set up warehouse resource monitors1d Set up resource monitors at warehouse level for cost control and budget management. | 6h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Configure workload management1d Configure workload management rules for query prioritization and resource allocation. | 9h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Create databases and schemas4d Create database and schema structures across all environments with proper hierarchy and retention policies. | ||
Create development databases1d Create databases for development environment following naming conventions and structure. | 3h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Create testing databases1d Create databases for testing environment following naming conventions and structure. | 3h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Create production databases1d Create databases for production environment following naming conventions and structure. | 5h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Create schema hierarchy in each database1d Create schema hierarchy within each database following the designed organization structure. | 6h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Configure data retention policies1d Configure data retention policies for databases and tables based on compliance and business requirements. | 3h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Configure time travel retention1d Configure time travel retention settings for data recovery and historical access. | 3h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Set up database-level resource monitors1d Set up resource monitors at database level for cost control and usage tracking. | 3h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Configure fail-safe retention1d Configure fail-safe retention settings for disaster recovery and data protection. | 3h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Data Migration & Integration1mo Migrate historical data and implement data integration pipelines for continuous data ingestion. | ||
Set up data pipelines4d Set up data pipelines including Snowpipe, batch ETL processes, and transformation workflows. | ||
Configure external stages for data sources1d Configure external stages to connect to cloud storage and external data sources. | 3h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Set up Snowpipe for continuous ingestion1d Set up Snowpipe pipelines for automated, continuous data ingestion from cloud storage. | 4h | Database Management - Database Developer Database Management - Database Administrator |
Create file format definitions1d Create file format definitions for various data file types (CSV, JSON, Parquet, etc.). | 2h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Configure Snowpipe auto-ingest from cloud storage1d Configure Snowpipe auto-ingest functionality to automatically load files from cloud storage. | 4h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Configure task scheduling and dependencies1d Configure task scheduling, dependencies, and workflow orchestration for ETL processes. | 4h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Set up batch ETL processes using tasks1d Set up batch ETL processes using Snowflake tasks for scheduled data transformations. | 9h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Configure error handling and alerting1d Configure error handling, logging, and alerting mechanisms for data pipelines. | 6h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Set up data transformation stored procedures1d Create stored procedures for complex data transformations and business logic. | 6h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Migrate historical data2w Extract, transform, and load historical data from source systems into Snowflake. | ||
Validate extracted data completeness4d Validate that all required data has been extracted completely from source systems. | 15h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Extract data from source systems4d Extract historical data from all source systems using appropriate extraction methods. | 30h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Transform data according to data model4d Transform staged data according to the designed data model and business rules. | 38h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Load data into Snowflake staging area4d Load extracted data into Snowflake staging tables for transformation processing. | 23h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Load transformed data into target tables2d Load transformed data into final target tables in the production database. | 23h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Validate migrated data accuracy2d Validate that migrated data is accurate and matches source system data. | 15h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Document data migration results1d Document data migration results, issues encountered, and resolution steps. | 3h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Perform data reconciliation1d Perform comprehensive data reconciliation between source and target systems. | 7h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Implement data integration2w Implement data integration solutions including connectors, real-time streaming, and change data capture. | ||
Configure cloud storage connectors2d Configure connectors for cloud storage platforms (S3, Azure Blob, GCS) for data integration. | 18h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Configure database connectors (JDBC/ODBC)2d Configure JDBC and ODBC connectors for database-to-database data integration. | 18h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Configure real-time data streaming with Kafka2d Configure real-time data streaming integration with Apache Kafka for event-driven data ingestion. | 5h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Set up API-based data ingestion2d Set up API-based data ingestion for RESTful and other API-based data sources. | 4h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Configure data replication from source systems3d Configure data replication mechanisms to keep Snowflake data synchronized with source systems. | 23h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Set up change data capture (CDC) processes3d Set up change data capture processes to capture and replicate incremental data changes. | 23h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Set up data quality monitoring2d Set up data quality monitoring and validation processes for integrated data. | 4h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Implement data synchronization logic2d Implement data synchronization logic to handle conflicts and ensure data consistency. | 23h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Configure integration error handling2d Configure error handling, retry logic, and failure recovery for data integration processes. | 4h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Security & Governance3w Implement comprehensive security controls, data governance, and compliance framework for Snowflake. | ||
Implement security controls4d Implement comprehensive security controls including RBAC, network policies, encryption, and authentication. | ||
Design role hierarchy and access model1d Design comprehensive role hierarchy and access control model for Snowflake resources. | 18h | Cybersecurity - Identity and Access Management Specialist |
Create custom roles and assign privileges1d Create custom roles and assign appropriate privileges following the principle of least privilege. | 12h | Cybersecurity - Identity and Access Management Specialist |
Set up user accounts and authentication1d Set up user accounts and configure authentication mechanisms including password policies. | 9h | Cybersecurity - Identity and Access Management Specialist |
Configure role-based access control (RBAC)1d Configure role-based access control to enforce security policies and access restrictions. | 18h | Cybersecurity - Identity and Access Management Specialist |
Configure MFA requirements1d Configure multi-factor authentication (MFA) requirements for enhanced security. | 15h | Cybersecurity - Identity and Access Management Specialist |
Configure SSO integration1d Configure single sign-on (SSO) integration with identity providers for centralized authentication. | 12h | Cybersecurity - Identity and Access Management Specialist |
Set up network policies and IP whitelisting1d Set up network policies and IP whitelisting to restrict access to authorized networks only. | 18h | Cybersecurity - Information Security Consultant |
Configure encryption at rest and in transit1d Configure encryption for data at rest and in transit to protect sensitive information. | 23h | Cybersecurity - Security Architect |
Set up key management and rotation Set up key management system and configure key rotation policies for encryption keys. | 9h | Cybersecurity - Security Architect |
Implement data governance4d Implement data governance framework including classification, masking, row-level security, and audit logging. | ||
Implement data tagging and classification1d Implement data tagging and classification system to automatically categorize and label data. | 9h | Cybersecurity - Compliance Specialist |
Define data classification framework1d Define comprehensive data classification framework for categorizing data by sensitivity and compliance requirements. | 12h | Cybersecurity - Compliance Specialist |
Apply masking policies to sensitive columns1d Apply data masking policies to sensitive columns in tables to enforce data protection. | 9h | Cybersecurity - Compliance Specialist |
Create data masking policies1d Create data masking policies to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access. | 9h | Cybersecurity - Compliance Specialist |
Set up row-level security policies1d Set up row-level security policies to restrict data access based on user attributes and roles. | 12h | Cybersecurity - Identity and Access Management Specialist |
Configure object tagging for compliance1d Configure object tagging system to track compliance requirements and data lineage. | 15h | Cybersecurity - Compliance Specialist |
Set up monitoring and alerting for security events1d Set up monitoring and alerting systems to detect and respond to security events and anomalies. | 12h | Cybersecurity - Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst |
Implement audit logging1d Implement comprehensive audit logging to track all data access and modifications. | 15h | Cybersecurity - Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst |
Establish compliance framework4d Establish compliance framework including GDPR controls, data retention policies, and security assessments. | ||
Document security policies and procedures1d Document comprehensive security policies and procedures for Snowflake operations and access management. | 12h | Cybersecurity - Compliance Specialist |
Implement GDPR compliance controls1d Implement GDPR compliance controls including data subject rights, consent management, and privacy protection. | 18h | Cybersecurity - Compliance Specialist |
Implement data retention policies1d Implement data retention policies to comply with regulatory requirements and business needs. | 12h | Cybersecurity - Compliance Specialist |
Implement data deletion procedures1d Implement secure data deletion procedures to ensure complete removal of data when required. | 15h | Cybersecurity - Compliance Specialist |
Create compliance reporting framework1d Create compliance reporting framework to generate reports for regulatory audits and assessments. | 12h | Cybersecurity - Compliance Specialist |
Conduct security assessment and penetration testing1d Conduct comprehensive security assessment and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities. | 23h | Cybersecurity - Ethical Hacker |
Document security findings and remediation1d Document security assessment findings and implement remediation measures to address identified issues. | 9h | Cybersecurity - Compliance Specialist |
Performance Optimization3w Optimize query performance, warehouse utilization, and implement caching strategies for optimal Snowflake performance. | ||
Optimize query performance4d Analyze and optimize query performance through query tuning, materialized views, and clustering optimization. | ||
Analyze query execution plans1d Analyze query execution plans to identify performance bottlenecks and optimization opportunities. | 4h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Identify slow-running queries1d Identify and catalog slow-running queries that require optimization. | 3h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Implement query result caching strategies1d Implement query result caching strategies to improve response times for frequently executed queries. | 4h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Optimize SQL queries and reduce complexity1d Optimize SQL queries by reducing complexity, improving joins, and eliminating unnecessary operations. | 8h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Configure materialized views for common queries1d Configure materialized views for frequently executed queries to improve performance. | 6h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Optimize table clustering keys1d Optimize table clustering keys to improve query performance and reduce scan costs. | 5h | Database Management - Database Developer Database Management - Database Administrator |
Optimize join operations and table scans1d Optimize join operations and reduce full table scans through proper indexing and query design. | 6h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Implement incremental refresh strategies1d Implement incremental refresh strategies for materialized views and summary tables. | 4h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Optimize warehouse utilization4d Optimize warehouse sizing, scaling, and workload management for efficient resource utilization and cost optimization. | ||
Analyze warehouse usage patterns1d Analyze warehouse usage patterns to understand workload characteristics and optimization opportunities. | 5h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Fine-tune warehouse sizes based on workload1d Fine-tune warehouse sizes based on actual workload requirements and performance metrics. | 3h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Optimize warehouse auto-suspend settings1d Optimize warehouse auto-suspend settings to balance cost and performance requirements. | 2h | Database Management - Database Developer Database Management - Database Manager |
Implement workload management rules1d Implement workload management rules for query prioritization and resource allocation. | 6h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Optimize multi-cluster warehouse configuration1d Optimize multi-cluster warehouse configuration to handle high concurrency workloads. | 7h | Database Management - Data Architect |
Configure query queuing and prioritization1d Configure query queuing and prioritization to manage concurrent workloads effectively. | 4h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Monitor and optimize compute costs1d Monitor compute costs and optimize warehouse usage to minimize expenses while maintaining performance. | 4h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Implement caching strategies4d Implement caching strategies including query result caching, data storage optimization, and data sharing optimization. | ||
Configure query result cache1d Configure query result cache to improve performance for repeated queries. | 3h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Optimize data storage and micro-partitioning1d Optimize data storage and leverage Snowflake's automatic micro-partitioning for better performance. | 5h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Implement data sharing optimization1d Implement data sharing optimization to efficiently share data across accounts and organizations. | 15h | Cybersecurity - Identity and Access Management Specialist |
Configure external table caching1d Configure external table caching to improve performance when querying external data sources. | 3h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Optimize data retrieval patterns1d Optimize data retrieval patterns to minimize data scanning and improve query efficiency. | 5h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Implement data compression strategies1d Implement data compression strategies to reduce storage costs and improve I/O performance. | 4h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Monitor and tune cache hit rates1d Monitor cache hit rates and tune caching strategies to maximize performance benefits. | 3h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Testing & Validation3w Conduct comprehensive testing including functional, performance, and user acceptance testing to validate Snowflake implementation. | ||
Conduct functional testing4d Conduct functional testing to validate data ingestion, transformation, loading, and data quality processes. | ||
Create test data sets1d Create comprehensive test data sets covering various scenarios and edge cases for functional testing. | 8h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Test data ingestion from all sources1d Test data ingestion processes from all configured data sources to validate connectivity and data loading. | 6h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Test data transformation logic1d Test data transformation logic to ensure business rules and data transformations are applied correctly. | 7h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Test data loading into target tables1d Test data loading processes to validate that data is correctly loaded into target tables. | 7h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Test error handling and recovery1d Test error handling and recovery mechanisms to ensure system resilience and data integrity. | 4h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Validate data accuracy and completeness1d Validate data accuracy and completeness by comparing source and target data. | 6h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Test data quality checks and validations1d Test data quality checks and validation processes to ensure data quality standards are enforced. | 6h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Document test results and defects1d Document functional test results, identified defects, and track resolution status. | 3h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Conduct performance testing4d Conduct performance testing to validate system performance under various load conditions and concurrency scenarios. | ||
Test query performance under normal load1d Test query performance under normal load conditions to establish baseline performance metrics. | 5h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Create performance test scenarios1d Create comprehensive performance test scenarios covering various load conditions and use cases. | 6h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Test warehouse scaling and concurrency1d Test warehouse scaling and concurrency handling to ensure system can handle multiple simultaneous users. | 7h | Database Management - Data Architect |
Test query performance under peak load1d Test query performance under peak load conditions to validate system scalability and performance limits. | 6h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Validate system performance metrics1d Validate that system performance metrics meet or exceed defined performance requirements and SLAs. | 4h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Test data pipeline throughput1d Test data pipeline throughput to validate that data ingestion and processing meet performance requirements. | 5h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Test failover and disaster recovery1d Test failover and disaster recovery procedures to ensure system resilience and business continuity. | 4h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Document performance test results1d Document performance test results, metrics, and recommendations for optimization. | 3h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Conduct user acceptance testing4d Conduct user acceptance testing with business users to validate that the system meets business requirements. | ||
Prepare UAT test data1d Prepare realistic test data for user acceptance testing that represents actual business scenarios. | 5h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Prepare UAT test scenarios1d Prepare user acceptance test scenarios based on business requirements and use cases. | 5h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Train business users on Snowflake1d Conduct training sessions for business users on Snowflake functionality and usage. | 5h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Execute UAT with business users2d Execute user acceptance testing with business users following prepared test scenarios. | 11h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Collect and document UAT feedback1d Collect and document feedback from business users during UAT execution. | 3h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Obtain UAT sign-off1d Obtain formal UAT sign-off from business stakeholders confirming system meets requirements. | 2h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Resolve UAT issues and defects1d Resolve issues and defects identified during UAT and retest to ensure fixes are working. | 8h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Go-Live & Support3w Execute production deployment, provide post-go-live support, and establish operational procedures for Snowflake. | ||
Prepare for production deployment4d Prepare comprehensive deployment plan, conduct readiness assessments, and prepare rollback procedures. | ||
Create production deployment checklist1d Create detailed production deployment checklist to ensure all prerequisites and requirements are met. | 3h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Create production deployment runbook1d Create comprehensive production deployment runbook with step-by-step deployment procedures. | 5h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Conduct pre-go-live business review1d Conduct pre-go-live business review to ensure business readiness and stakeholder alignment. | 2h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Conduct pre-go-live technical review1d Conduct pre-go-live technical review to validate all technical components are ready for production. | 3h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Prepare rollback procedures1d Prepare detailed rollback procedures in case deployment issues require reverting to previous state. | 4h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Set up production monitoring and alerting1d Set up comprehensive production monitoring and alerting systems for system health and performance tracking. | 6h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Conduct go-live readiness assessment1d Conduct final go-live readiness assessment to confirm all systems and processes are ready for production. | 3h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Execute production deployment4d Execute production deployment, migrate data, configure integrations, and monitor system health. | ||
Deploy to production environment1d Deploy Snowflake configuration, pipelines, and applications to production environment following deployment runbook. | 11h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Execute production data migration1d Execute final production data migration from source systems to Snowflake production environment. | 9h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Configure production integrations1d Configure and activate all production data integrations and connections to source systems. | 7h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Validate production system functionality1d Validate that all production system functionality is working correctly after deployment. | 3h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Monitor system health and performance1d Monitor system health and performance metrics continuously during and after deployment. | 3h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Address immediate post-deployment issues2d Address and resolve any immediate issues or problems identified during production deployment. | 8h | Database Management - Database Administrator |
Conduct post-deployment review1d Conduct post-deployment review to assess deployment success and identify lessons learned. | 3h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Provide post-go-live support4d Provide post-go-live support including knowledge transfer, documentation, and establishment of support procedures. | ||
Conduct knowledge transfer sessions1d Conduct knowledge transfer sessions to train operations team on Snowflake administration and maintenance. | 3h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Create user training materials1d Create comprehensive user training materials including guides, tutorials, and documentation for end users. | 5h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Create operational runbooks1d Create operational runbooks for common tasks, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures. | 3h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Create troubleshooting guides1d Create troubleshooting guides for common issues, error messages, and resolution procedures. | 3h | Database Management - Database Developer |
Establish maintenance procedures1d Establish maintenance procedures including regular health checks, updates, and optimization activities. | 3h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Establish support procedures and escalation1d Establish support procedures, escalation paths, and service level agreements for ongoing support. | 5h | Database Management - Database Manager |
Document lessons learned1d Document lessons learned, best practices, and recommendations for future projects. | 2h | Database Management - Data Analyst |
Conduct handover to operations team1d Conduct formal handover to operations team with all documentation and access credentials. | 2h | Database Management - Database Manager |
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