Microsoft Project Server 2003 - Online Course

This series presents information on planning, installing and implementing Project Server 2003. Topics include outlining an implementation strategy, installing and configuring Project Server and peripheral software, managing users, groups, and projects, customizing PWA, creating projects, and working with project tasks and documents.

This series shows learners how to plan for the implementation of Project Server 2003. It provides insight into the process that needs to be followed in order to ensure that the organization accepts the changes resulting from Project Server implementation, and to make the transition successful and smooth This online course contains 6 lessons and should take approximately 17 hours to complete.

Lesson 1: Preparing To Use Project Server (2.0) hours

Preparing To Use Project Server teaches you how to discuss Project Web Server and Project Web Access concepts, plan Project Server implementation, and list the hardware and software requirements. This course shows learners how to plan for the implementation of Project Server 2003. It provides insight into the process that needs to be followed in order to ensure that the organization accepts the changes resulting from Project Server implementation, and to make the transition successful and smooth Topics include Understanding Project Server and Project Web Access, Accessing Requirements, Designing the system, Developing a strategy for implementation and configuration, Avoiding pitfalls, Meeting software requirements, Meeting hardware requirements, and Considering software and hardware scenarios.

Lesson 2: Installing and Configuring Project Server (4.0) hours

Installing and Configuring Project Server teaches you how to install and configure peripheral software, install Project Server 2003, and use Project Web Access to configure Project Server 2003. This course provides information on installing and configuring Project Server 2003. Before Project Server 2003 can be installed, a variety of peripheral software needs to be installed and this information is also covered. Topics include Installing SQL Server and Analysis Services, Installing Internet Information Services (IIS), Setting up Windows accounts, Installing and configuring Windows SharePoint Services, Extending the WSS site, Completing the integration of Project Server and WSS, Installing Project Server, Connecting to Project Server through PWA, Setting up mail server information, Changing SharePoint portals and operation modes, and Entering OLAP and WSS server information.

Lesson 3: Customizing Project Server (3.0) hours

Customizing Project Server teaches you how to manage users, manage Enterprise Project versions, work with the Enterprise Global template, import projects, and set up administrative projects. This course provides information about setting up and customizing the Project Server database to meet organizational needs. Topics include Specifying Project Server features, Managing user authentication and WSS, Managing security templates and groups, Working with views and categories, Managing users and project versions, Working with the Enterprise Global Template, Creating the Enterprise Resource Pool, Editing Resources in the Enterprise Resource Pool, Importing projects, and Setting up administrative projects.

Lesson 4: Customizing PWA and PWA Housekeeping (2.0) hours

Customizing PWA and PWA Housekeeping teaches you how to customize Project Web Access menus, build the OLAP cube, enable users to view the OLAP cube, manage the Project Server database, and synchronize administrator accounts. This course shows learners how to customize Project Web Access and how to perform tasks to keep the Project Server database in good working order. Topics include Customizing Project Web Access, Migrating the Analysis Services Repository, Building the OLAP cube, Enabling users to view the OLAP cube, Updating resource tables, and Managing information, sites, and accounts.

Lesson 5: Identifying the Roles of the Project Manager and the Executive (4.0) hours

Identifying the Roles of the Project Manager and the Executive teaches you how to connect to Project Server, create a Web-based project, review your portfolio, identify trends and potential problems, and answer What If questions. This course provides information on the roles of project managers and executives in Project Server 2003. It outlines a variety of tasks involved in managing projects and helps learners determine which individuals need to oversee those tasks. Topics include Creating a Project Server logon account, Setting a Project's Web-based options, Storing and opening a project, Viewing and publishing project information, Using to-do lists, Adding Enterprise resources, Replacing generic resources with real resources, Notifying resources of assignments, Using the Resource Substitution Wizard, Assigning resources using PWA, Tracking progress, Working with issues, risks, and versions, Reviewing and analyzing your portfolio, and Using the Portfolio Modeler.

Lesson 6: Using Project Web Access (2.0) hours

Using Project Web Access teaches you how to navigate Project Web Access, change your password, manage your tasks, and submit a status report. This course shows learners how to use Project Web Access to view tasks, update work, and enter new tasks. Topics include Logging on to Project Web Access, Changing your password, Working with your tasks, Notifying managers of workday changes, Delegating tasks, Working with documents, and Viewing information and reporting status.