1. Appendix A: Guide to Using Microsoft Project 2002
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2. IT Project Management, Third Edition Appendix A
Introduction
Microsoft Project is the clear market leader among desktop project management applications
According to the Gartner Group, it accounts for about two-thirds of all project management software sales
A survey of 1,000 project managers showed that Project was by far the most used computerized project management tool
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3. IT Project Management, Third Edition Appendix A
Users of Project 2002
Even with its popularity, however, Project is not nearly as widespread in its use as products like Word or Excel
You must understand basic project management concepts before using any project management software
In 2002 Microsoft released a new version, which includes Project Standard 2002 and the Solution for Enterprise Project Management
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4. IT Project Management, Third Edition Appendix A
Microsoft Project Standard 2002
Project 2002
Standard
Desktop application
For individual business and project managers
Most similar to Project 2000
Includes one Client Access License (CAL)
Figure A-1
Microsoft Solution for Enterprise Project Management
Project team members
and executives use CALs to
access project information
Project managers use
on their desktops, provides full functionality
Project Web
Access
Project
Professional
2002
Project
Server 2002
Server software, central location
for project-related information, comes
with five CALs
Microsoft SQL Server
Required for enterprise project
management functionality
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5. New Features of Project Standard 2002
New interactive help tool called the Project Guide
Microsoft Office XP interface
Smart tags
Improved integration with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Resource availability graphs
XML file format
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6. Microsoft Solution for Enterprise Project Management Features
Enterprise resource pool
Skill-based resource assignment and replacement
Improved notifications and Web-based timesheets and status reports
Document library using Microsoft SharePoint Team Services
Issue tracking database
Project portfolio views
Modeling and scenario analysis tools
Real-time reporting
Enterprise codes, custom fields, and templates
Project data security layer
Load balancing and clustering
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7. Advice on Using Appendix A
Appendix A is meant to be read and followed while using Project Standard 2002
Your text should include a 120-day copy of Project Standard 2002; you can also order an evaluation copy from
Load the software and follow the steps in Appendix A to learn how to use this powerful software
Note: If you are using a recent or newer release, many functions will work the same, but screen shots will vary
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