Course Overview
The goal of this three-day, instructor-led course is to provide project server administrators with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage a Project Server implementation day to day. Except for installation, this course covers everything you need to know about configuring and managing Project Server.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students should have:
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Completed Project Server for Project
Managers Course. |
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Completed
Project Management Course or have equivalent
experience. |
Audience
Candidates for this course are project management professionals with at least one year experience using Project 2000/2003/2003.
Benefits to You
After completing this course, students
will be able to:
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Configure Project
Server Application Options |
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Configure Project
Server Security |
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Build and Manage the
Enterprise Resource Pool |
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Build and Manage the
Project Environment |
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Create and Modify
Project Server Views |
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Manage Project Server &
SharePoint |
Registration and Discounts
Classes are limited size to ensure maximum personal attention and interaction. Register Now to secure your seat. To receive early bird rate, register three weeks in advance.
Our Gift to You
Attend our Public Training and receive a 7-days free use of Hands-on Lab for post-training practice. This is full featured, live Project Server brought to you by EPM Solutions’ onDemand Service.
Your Course Tuition Entitles You to...
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Class participation |
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7-days use of hands-on lab for post training practices, a fully deployed Microsoft Project Server environment |
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Use of in-class hands-on equipment. Computer lab is fully set up with Microsoft Project Server, Project Professional and SharePoint integrated |
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Course Completion Certificate awarding Professional Development Units (PDU) |
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Course material |
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Hot breakfast, lunch, afternoon refreshments and all day beverages |
Hotel Accommodations
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Corporate rate is established with various local hotels, please contact us if you need any assistance. |
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Recommended Hotel: Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites San Francisco - San Carlos |
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Rate $149/night, includes: room and breakfast, plus free shuttle service between the hotel and the training center |
Airport
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San Francisco International Airport (13 miles to Marriott Fairfield Inn) |
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San Jose International Airport (22 miles to Marriott Fairfield Inn) |
Ways to Save
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Get a 3rd attends HALF the price when 2 enroll our pubic training from your organization or get a 4th attends FREE when 3 enroll from your organization. |
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For six or more students in the same class, an onsite training course, at your location or ours, can save you even more. |
Training Center
Seaport Conference Center (just minutes away from San Francisco International Airport)
Course Outline / last updated: March 03, 2007
Implementing and Administering Enterprise Projects Using Microsoft Project Server 2007
Module 01: Preparing to Configure Project Server 2007
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Understand the Initial Configuration Process |
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Understand and Use the Project Web Access User Interface |
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Access the Project Web Access Administration Features |
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Create a Project Server Login Account in Microsoft Project Professional 2007 |
Module 02: Creating Custom Enterprise Fields and Calendars
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Understand the Importance of Custom Enterprise Fields |
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Create a Custom Lookup Table |
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Create Custom Enterprise Fields Using Lookup Tables, Formulas, and Graphical Indicators |
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Edit Custom Enterprise Fields and Lookup Tables |
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Delete Custom Enterprise Fields and Lookup Tables |
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Set the Working Schedule on the Enterprise Standard Calendar |
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Create Custom Enterprise Base Calendars |
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Import a Base Calendar from a Non-Enterprise Project |
Module 03: Managing Enterprise Resources
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Understand the Importance and Purpose of the Enterprise Resource Pool |
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Understand the Difference between Enterprise and Local Resources |
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Understand Resource Types |
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Create Work, Material, Generic, Cost, and Team Resources |
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Open the Enterprise Resource Pool and Check out Resources |
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Edit Existing Enterprise Resources |
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Mass Edit Enterprise Resources from the Resource Center |
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Prepare Resource Data for Import into the Enterprise Resource Pool |
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Import Resource Data |
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Deactivate Enterprise Resources. |
Module 04: Initial Project Server Configuration
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Understand the Functional Approach for Configuring Project Server 2007 Options |
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Set Options for Enterprise Features |
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Configure Project Server’s Notification Engine |
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Set Options for OLAP cube building and Resource Availability Information |
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Set Options for Queuing and Events |
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Backup Individual Project Server 2007 Entitles |
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Configure Quick Launch Menus. |
Module 05: Configuring Time and Task Tracking
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Understand the Difference between Task Tracking and Time Tracking |
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Define Financial Periods |
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Define Timesheet Periods |
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Configure Timesheet Options |
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Configure the Use of Administrative Time |
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Specify the Default Method for Tracking Task Progress |
Module 06: Configuring Project Server Security
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Understand Each Aspect of Project Server 2007 Security |
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Set Organizational Permissions |
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Manage Security and Permissions with Categories |
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Create a Custom Category |
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Use Categories in Conjunction with the RBS Field |
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Manage Permissions with Group |
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Create a Custom Group |
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Set Permissions with Security Templates |
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Manage Active Directory Synchronization for Groups |
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Mange Individual User Accounts |
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Edit a Batch or Group of User Accounts |
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Deactivate a User Account |
Module 07: Building The Project Environment
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Use Project Templates to Control the Enterprise |
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Create and Save Enterprise Templates |
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Import Projects and Templates to the Enterprise |
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Change the Owner and Manager of an Imported Project |
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Build an OLAP cube |
Module 08: Creating and Managing Views
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Manage Gantt Chart Formats |
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Create and manage Grouping Formats |
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Create and Modify Project Web Access Views |
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Create Enterprise Task and Resource Views in Project Professional 20007 |
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