|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EPM is just a more powerful version of Microsoft Project with a
common database format. |
|
Properly configured and deployed, EPM provides much greater
capabilities for an organisation than any previous incarnations of
Microsoft Project. With potential similar to ERP or CRM
systems, an EPM deployment should correctly scoped, planned and
managed. |
|
Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management Solution overview on
office.microsoft.com |
|
|
Once installed, an EPM system can be up and running within 2-3
weeks. |
|
Implementing EPM successfully is a project in itself. In a
medium-sized organisation, this project can last up to 3 months.
In a large organisation, 3-6 months is a common project duration.
In either case, a business case and stakeholder buy-in are
essential. |
|
Microsoft Office Project 2007 solution center on support.microsoft.com
Microsoft Office Project 2003 solution center on support.microsoft.com |
|
Implementing EPM is merely a case of installing software and
migrating existing projects. |
|
Migrating existing data is way down the list of priorities.
Ensuring that the Project Server database maps to data structures
within the organisation is key. Enterprise-wide resource and
skill determination usually comes next. Project migration
normally takes place once templates and standards are in place, late
on in the implementation project's lifecycle. |
|
Downloadable books for Office Project Server 2007 on technet.microsoft.com
Project Server 2003 Technical Library on technet.microsoft.com |
|
My self-taught project managers have been using Microsoft Project
successfully for years. They will only need training on the
EPM processes we create. |
|
Although process-specific training is necessary, fundamental (and
consistent) skills and abilities in using Microsoft Project are
required also. Provision for training to a required competency
level should be factored into the overall EPM implementation budget. |
|
Review the 2 Project 2007 courses within Microsoft Office Online.
Review the 3 Project 2003 courses within Microsoft Office Online.
Consider the Microsoft Project EPM training and consultancy
solutions that we provide. |
|
We've got some spare disk space on an existing server. The
Project Server database can be installed alongside the other
applications on that server. |
|
EPM requires several applications running side by side to provide
all the functionality available. In medium-large
implementations, this will often require more than one server, with
a dedicated breakdown of services across the servers. |
|
How to buy the Enterprise Project Management Solution on office.microsoft.com
Install Project Server 2007 to a stand-alone computer on technet.microsoft.com
Deploy Project Server 2007 to a server farm environment on technet.microsoft.com |
|
|
