Implementing & Administering Microsoft Project Server 2010 Training Course

Objectives: Project Server implementers taking this 3-day hands-on course learn how to properly install SharePoint Server and Project Server 2013, prepare the system for configuration, and configure and maintain Project Server 2010 using both Project Professional 2013 and the Project Web App interface. Administrators will learn how to perform common SharePoint administrative tasks, how to manage the integration points between Project Server 2010 and SharePoint Server 2010, and how to configure project collaboration sites and business intelligence features. Learn from instructors who have real-world experience in deploying Project Server across many industries.

Target Audience: This course is aimed at technical Project Server implementers, Project-Server application administrators.

Pre-Requisites: Delegates must have a good working knowledge of Project and a technical understanding of Windows and server applications. A good understanding of the role of a Project Manager in the EPM Environment is important

Duration: 3 Days

Module 1 – Microsoft Project EPM Overview
This module introduces the concept of enterprise project management (EPM). The module outlines how various Microsoft products (Project server, Project 2007 Project Web Access) can be integrated together to provide general business benefits

Introduction to Project Server 2013
Overview of the Cloud
What’s New in Project Server 2013
Introducing the Microsoft 2013 PPM Platform
Applying PPM Terminology to Project Server
Understanding Project Server Terminology
Enterprise Resource Pool Overview
Enterprise Global Overview
Understanding the PPM Platform Technology Stack
Project Server Installation Types
Understanding Project Server Physical Environments
Understanding Database in the Enterprise
Understanding the Project Communications Lifecycle

Module 2 – Understanding your own Requirements
Note that for a more detailed course about pre-installation please our course titled Project-Server pre-configuration workshop

Collaboration and Management Overview
Preparing Strategies for PPM
Deployment Success

Module 3 – Deploying Project Server 2013

Understanding the Deployment Process
Defining Your Deployment & Deployment Team
Managing the Discovery Phase
Determining your Implementation Archetype
Managing the Definition Phase
Managing the Design Phase
Managing the Pilot Phase
Managing the Rollout Phase
Managing Post-deployment Support

Module 4: The Project Web Interface

Introducing Project Web App
Approaching Project Server Permissions Mode Decision Point
What’s New in the Project Web App Interface
Understanding Permission Modes
Changing Permissions Modes On-Premises & Online
Tools for Configuration Understanding the Project Web App User Interface
Using the Project Web App Administration Interface for a PWA Instance
Uusing SharePoint Central Admin to manage PWA

Module 5: Creating System Metadata and Calendars

Understanding Changes to Project Server 2013 Metadata Architecture
Working with Enterprise Custom Fields and Lookup Tables
Modifying Built-In Lookup Tables
Creating and Modifying Custom Lookup Tables
Creating Custom Fields
Creating Free Entry Custom Fields
Creating a Custom Field with a Lookup Table
Creating a Custom Field with a Formula Controlling Custom Fields with Workflow
Importing a Local Field as an Enterprise Custom Field
Displaying Graphical Indicators in Custom Fields
Deleting a Custom Field or Lookup Table
Planning for Matching Generic Resources
Creating Enterprise Calendars

Module 6: Project Server 2013 Configuration

Portfolio Management and Project Governance Overview Understanding Project Governance
Understanding Portfolio Management
Configuring Portfolio Management
Configuring Project Governance
Configuring Demand Management
Creating Lifecycle Management Elements

Module 7 - Time and Task Tracking

Fiscal Periods
Time Reporting Periods
Timesheet Adjustment
Line Classifications
Timesheet Settings and Defaults
Task Settings and Display
Close Tasks to Update

Module 8 - Building / Managing the Enterprise Resource Pool

Enterprise Resource Pool Overview
Understanding Enterprise Resource Types Best Practices for Resource Pool Management by Permissions Mode Adding Resources Using Active Directory Synchronization
Working with the Resource Center Data Grid
Create Resources with Project Professional 2013
Editing Enterprise Resources Using Project Professional 2013
Using Project Web App to Create an Enterprise Resource
Mass Editing Enterprise Resources
Preparing to Import Enterprise Resources
Importing Enterprise Resources
Deactivating an Enterprise Resource

Module 9: Building the Project Environment

Importing Existing Projects and Templates
Building the OLAP Cube

Module 10: Creating and Managing Views

Understanding Views
Creating Gantt Chart Formats
Creating Grouping Formats
Managing Project Web App Views
Creating Custom Views in Project Web App
Understanding Enterprise Views in Project Professional 2013
Using the 4-Step Method to Create a New View
Creating Useful Enterprise Views

Module 11: Project Server 2013 Security

Project Server Security Overview
Manage Permissions
Manage Users
Understanding Users vs. Resources
Managing User Accounts
Controlling Security with Groups and Categories
Understanding Permissions
Managing Permissions through Groups
Managing Permissions through Categories
Using and Managing Security Templates
Managing AD Synchronization for Groups
Resolving Common Security Requirements

Module 12: Building the Project Environment

Importing Existing Projects and Templates

Module 13: Creating and Managing Views

Creating Gantt Chart Formats
Creating Grouping Formats
Managing Project Web App Views
Creating Custom Views in Project Web App
Understanding Enterprise Views in Project Professional 2013
Using the 4-Step Method to Create a New View
Creating Useful Enterprise Views

Module 14: Managing Project Sites

Managing the SharePoint/Project Server Connection
Modifying Project Sites
Create Extranet Web Application
Manage Site Services Permissions

Module 15: Configuring Business Intelligence and Reporting

Reporting Architecture Overview
Business Intelligence Center Overview
Microsoft SharePoint Excel Services Overview
Working With the Built-In Microsoft Excel Reports
Working with SharePoint Dashboards
Adding Non-Project Server Users as Report Viewers

Module 16: Managing Project Server Day to Day

Delete Enterprise Objects
Force Check-in Enterprise Objects
Daily Schedule Backup
Administrative Backup and Restore
OLAP Database Management
Monitoring/Troubleshooting Project Server Database
Maintenance
Database maintenance plans for Project-Server 2010
Changing or Restarting Workflows
Configuring and Managing the Queue
Monitoring Project Server Licenses
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Project Server
Configuring a SQL Server 2008 Maintenance Plan
Configuring SharePoint Service Applications
Configuring the Cube Building Service
Setting Optional SQL Server Performance Enhancements

Module 17: Project Server Technical Overview

Project Server Installation Types
Understanding Databases in the Enterprise
Create a Project Server 2010 Web App
Creating a Service Application Manually
Configuring Exchange Server Synchronization
Configuring Alerts and Reminders
Creating Additional Project Server Instances

Module 18: SharePoint Server 2010 Administration

Understanding the SharePoint Central Administration Interface
Performing Common Administrative Task

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