9 posts from: Bill Raymond
My New BLOG Has Launched! http://projectnation.net
(Indexed 2009-03-18):
Hello Everyone... For some time now, I have been saying that it really makes sense for me to have a blog space where I have more control over the look-and-feel and can be a bit more creative.Today, I am happy to announce the new site! I will not be moving over the posts on this Windows Live site but will plan on getting the videos up-and-running on the new site shortly.I hope you will find the new site an interesting place to visit regularly for you and me to learn and discuss technology, projec...(truncated)...
Creating Programs in Microsoft Project Server
(Indexed 2007-06-27):
If you watched my recent video blog showing how to create KPI's with SharePoint, you will have noticed I had one SharePoint site with multiple projects related to it. You really did not have a nice way of handling this in SharePoint 2.0 (2003). With SharePoint 3.0 (2007), it is quite easy to set up and Project Server supports this.First, you create a brand new Project Schedule in Microsoft Project Professional. Publish this project and specify a name for the SharePoint site.For any new projects ...(truncated)...
(update) VIDEO: Governing Programs and Projects with SharePoint KPI's
(Indexed 2007-06-20):
UPDATE: I meant to select "Average" in the demonstration and chose "Sum". Sorry for any confusion this may have caused. Hello All, It has been awhile since I posted a video and I hope you like this one. In looking at the new features of SharePoint Server 2007, I started looking into KPI's -- or Key Performance Indicators -- and how they can support programs and projects. This is a nice new feature and although maybe not as full-functioned as you might want it is still very powerful.Please enjoy ...(truncated)...
Carlsbad Street Fair Pictures
(Indexed 2007-05-07):
Today I went to the Carlsbad Street Fair. Touted as the largest street fair in California, it was quite large. Parking was expensive and I forgot to wear lotion so now look like a Maine Lobster fresh out the water pot. Given street fairs are pretty much all the same (biggest or not), I focused my lens on other things. There was a really nice looking fire truck the Carlsbad Fire Department has been working on as a pet project during off hours. They are very proud of it and I can see why as they a...(truncated)...
VIDEO: Resource Utilization in Project Server 2007
(Indexed 2007-02-03):
In the last two weeks, I've had a number of discussions around how resource utilization is displayed in the Project Server 2007 environment. Basically, there are a number of ways in which you can set up resources and track their availability.First, you typically start with a resource stored in the Enterprise Resource Pool (which isstored in a SQL Server database). Once you assign a calendar to the resource, Project Server will understand what your typically week's capacity looks like. With this ...(truncated)...
(UPDATED LINK) VIDEO: Resource Utilization in Project Server 2007
(Indexed 2007-02-03):
In the last two weeks, I've had a number of discussions around how resource utilization is displayed in the Project Server 2007 environment. Basically, there are a number of ways in which you can set up resources and track their availability.First, you typically start with a resource stored in the Enterprise Resource Pool (which isstored in a SQL Server database). Once you assign a calendar to the resource, Project Server will understand what your typically week's capacity looks like. With this ...(truncated)...
VIDEO: What's New in the Microsoft Project 2007 UI
(Indexed 2007-01-19):
As you may already know, Microsoft recently released Windows Vista and a brand new Office 2007 suite of products. Included in these new products are a brand new versions of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Serverand SharePoint. There is too much to cover in all these products, so I will talk about many of the new features over time.Some of the key new features in the Project Professional client -- with or without Project Server -- are the new user interface (UI) enhancements. As you will see...(truncated)...
Welcome to my new Blog site!
(Indexed 2007-01-19):
It has been a long time, but for many followers of my previous Blog site have pointed out, there were spam problems. After much investigation and stressing over making a final home for my blog, this is where I landed. It is a natural choice to use the Windows Live site since much of what I discuss is related to Microsoft technologies, such as Project Server, SharePoint and PerformancePoint.One cool new thing I will be doing is posting videos, pictures and share some of my photography. If you are...(truncated)...
Blog list: My Blog Lists
(Indexed 2007-01-19):
My Blog ListsAmazon: Amazon.comPcubed: This is where I work.MPA: Formerly MPUG (MS Project User Group), the MPA is an excellent source for Microsoft Project users to learn, interact with friends and attend local events.Microsoft: Microsoft's website. Need I say more?Nikon: As an amateur photogrpher, I have searched for just the right camera. I am a big fan of Nikon D-SLR cameras and Nikkor Lenses.Jack Dahlgren: Jack is another Microsoft Project MVP.[Image]