46 posts from: Project Server 201 -- Scott Wagner
Project Success not Project Politics
(Indexed 2010-05-27):
Consider the following:At least 4.5 Billion dollars a year are spent on IT and Software Development projects alone. Depending on which reports you read, between 15 and 30 percent of IT projects are complete failures. That is a complete waste of between 675 million and 1.35 billion dollars annually. Thats just IT and Software Development Projects!Also consider that another 10-20 percent of all projects are only somewhat successful and fail to achieve the desired outcome of the intended project. T...(truncated)...
Project 2010 Videos
(Indexed 2010-02-03):
From: Christophe Fiessinger Microsoft Project, SR TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGERDear Project Community,Since the release of Public Beta last November a lot of Microsoft Project 2010 content and in particular videos have been made available free of charge!To assist with the discoverability of these Project 2010 video assets I have a compiled the attached spreadsheet, it mainly contains links to each of the Project Conference 2009 recorded breakout session and the recently started Project 2010 webcasts...(truncated)...
December 2009 CU - Office - Project Server 2007
(Indexed 2009-12-19):
Description of the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Cumulative Update Server Hotfix Package (WSS server-package): December 15, 2009http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977027Description of the Office SharePoint Server 2007 Cumulative Update Server Hotfix Package (MOSS server-package): December 15, 2009http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977026Description of the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Cumulative Update Server hotfix package (Sts-x-none.msp): December 15, 2009http://support.microsoft.com/kb/977022D...(truncated)...
Whats New in Project 2010 (First Look Videos)
(Indexed 2009-09-29):
Biggest Release of Project in a decade:Builds on the foundation of Project 2007Simple and Intuitive User Interface Fluent User Interface (The Microsoft Office Ribbon) More Intuitive Excel Like behavior Powerful new views (Timeline View, Team Planner and much more) Web based project editing capabilitiesEnhanced Collaboration and Reporting SharePoint Sync Improved time and status reporting Easier to create reports and dashboards Built...(truncated)...
A few things about Project 2010
(Indexed 2009-09-28):
First off, the Microsoft Project 2010 Conference in Phoenix Arizona was great. It was really good to see MOST of you again (haha). The big news was the official launch of Project 2010 which includes Project Server 2010, Project Desktop 2010 and SharePoint 2010. Although the community as a whole was able to see a good bit, many of the upcoming details are on hold until after the Official SharePoint 2010 Launch which will happen at the SharePoint Conference: (http://www.mssharepointconference.com/...(truncated)...
Microsoft Enterprise Project Management 2007 Virtual PC Customer Ready V4
(Indexed 2009-07-18):
I know the VPC's are large but you can download the Parts until you have the whole thing. Thank you to the Microsoft team for making the new one available for all :).Project and Portfolio Management (PPM/EPM) VPC v4VPC version: 4.0Expiration date: 11/1/2010 Size: 18GB / 10GB (compressed)Products version: 2007 SP/CU version: SP2, April CUHighlights: New SSRS reports to showcase the upcoming report pack (will be announced later in August) SP2 and April Cumulative Update for Project, ...(truncated)...
Description of the Project Server 2007 hotfix package: May 13, 2009 (KB971066)
(Indexed 2009-06-05):
This article fixes the following issue:In Project 2007, the values for actual work differ from the values that are submitted by the resources after you accept updates for assignments. These incorrect values are displayed on the My Tasks page if you save and publish the project after the data is changed by accepting the updates for assignments. [Image]
Project Server 2007 Newly Published Content
(Indexed 2009-05-24):
Performance tuning lab (white paper) Friday, May 15, 2009, 10:40:00 AMThis white paper describes an actual performance tuning lab for Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, including how the lab was done and what results were achieved.EPM and Office SharePoint Server 2007 Coexistence: Intranet Scenario (white paper) Friday, May 15, 2009, 10:40:00 AMThis white paper outlines the recommended setup and configuration approach that will focus on best practices for an EPM-focused Microsoft Office Share...(truncated)...
April 2009 Cumulative Updates for EPM
(Indexed 2009-05-17):
Project Professional 2007http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969409This article describes the Microsoft Office Project 2007 issues that are fixed in the Project 2007 hotfix package that is dated April 30, 2009.http://support.microsoft.com/hotfix/KBHotfix.aspx?kbnum...(truncated)... Server 2007http://support.microsoft.com/kb/969957This article describes the Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 issue that are fixed in the Project Server 2007 hotfix package that is dated April 30, 2009.http://support.m...(truncated)...
Project Server 2007 SP 2 and Other Newly Published Content
(Indexed 2009-05-03):
Below are the KB article links:Project (Standard and Professional) 2007 SP 2 (KB: 953326)http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953326Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 SP 2 (KB: 953338)http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953338Office Servers 2007 SP 2 (MOSS and Project Server) (KB: 953334)http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953334---------------...(truncated)... Pack 2 (SP2) Download Center Page'sOffice Project 2007 (x86)http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyI...(truncated)... Project Language Pa...(truncated)...
Microsoft Office Project Conference 2009
(Indexed 2009-01-12):
Microsoft is pleased to announce the 6th annual Microsoft Project Conference being held September 14-17, 2009 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ.Key Conference Highlights: Over 80+ educational sessions in multiple tracksSpecial guest keynote speakers40,000 sq foot exhibit hall filled with Microsoft Partners and Solution Providers Many great networking opportunities with other Project Professionals
Enterprise Project Management - The Shot Heard Around the World
(Indexed 2008-11-25):
We live in the instant gratification age, the age of information. In a time where news, data, video and online collaboration reign supreme. This also means that businesses and their clients react to things happening in the world real-time. No more one week, or even, 24-48 hour grace periods between cause and effect. The world has changed and in this new world, information stands supreme and Enterprise Project Management (EPM) takes its rightful place in the business world on top.Why does EPM gar...(truncated)...
Microsoft Office Servers Infrastructure Update
(Indexed 2008-07-17):
July 15, 2008Microsoft Releases Office Server UpdateOverviewThe Infrastructure Update for Microsoft Office Servers (KB951297) includes several new Enterprise Search features for SharePoint Server 2007 and the latest performance updates and fixes for the Microsoft Office Servers listed in the system requirements section below.Key updates for SharePoint Server 2007 include: New Search features such as federated search and a unified search administration dashboard.Several core fixes to Search to im...(truncated)...
Scott Wagner Joins Microsoft
(Indexed 2008-06-16):
After just over a year as VP of Professional Services with MSProjectExperts I have taken a job with Microsoft. I will be working on the EPM team.It was a great year with MSProjectExperts and the team there will always be very special to me. Gary, Dale, Tony and especially Jennifer, I will miss you all on a daily basis but I will keep in touch. :)This position within Microsoft is one that I took to work more closely with the folks on the product and services EPM teams and I believe it is a great ...(truncated)...
EPM 2007 Working with Excel Services and Dashboards
(Indexed 2008-05-31):
If you have not had the opportunity to work with Excel Services, SQL Reporting Services (SRS) and Dashboards in the new Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Solution you are REALLY missing out.In order to work with Excel Services you MUST have MOSS Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 installed. For some basic info on Excel Services, please go here.I recommend using both SRS and Excel Services to create Dashboard views in Project Server.Here are a couple of snapshots of views create...(truncated)...
Scott Wagner Receives Microsofts Prestigious Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Most Valuable Professional MVP 2008
(Indexed 2008-04-01):
I was officially renewed as a Microsoft Project MVP 2008 todayDear Scott Wagner,Congratulations! We are pleased to present you with the 2008 Microsoft MVP Award! The MVP Award is our way to say thank you for promoting the spirit of community and improving peoples lives and the industrys success every day. We appreciate your extraordinary efforts in Project technical communities during the past year. Microsoft will soon send your MVP Award gift package. It is our way to say thank you for making a...(truncated)...
Series Article: Article 1 Migrating Project Server 2003 (PS03) to Project Server 2007 (PS07)
(Indexed 2008-02-20):
This will be a several part article. Enclosed is part1Migrating Project Server 2003 (PS03) to Project Server 2007 (PS07)OverviewThere have been a ton of questions from people on migrating PS03 to PS07 so I am creating this white paper as a resource. My best piece of advice is to hire a Project Server Consultant who has done this before as there are many pieces to the process. With that said, enclosed are the steps to follow along with links to other resources and information.Step 1 Backup the Pr...(truncated)...
Project Server 2007 - Custom Web Parts - SimpleUI
(Indexed 2008-02-01):
Project Server 2007 uses Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 pages and simplifies SimpleUI. For example, the following URL hides all navigation and title bars in the Home page in Project Web Access.http://ServerName/ProjectServerName/default.aspx?Simp...(truncated)... 1 shows the 32 possible values and effects of SimpleUI, from 0 - 31. Because SimpleUI is a bitmask, values over 31 have no effect. The navigation parts of a default Windows SharePoint Services page are defined in the master page. The Project Web...(truncated)...
Mid-Life Crisis
(Indexed 2008-01-04):
OK, so this post is not on Project Server, SQL Reporting services or anything else just a personal post.For the end of the year I decided to get myself a little Christmas present. For those of you who know me, I'm a bit... well frugal I like to call it but some may say cheap. Not with my family or friends but when it comes to getting anything for myself that is not technology related (Just ask my wife I spend way too much on computer stuff LOL). Anyway I got a really great deal on a new car so I...(truncated)...
Issues fixed in Project Server 2007 with SP1
(Indexed 2008-01-01):
Below is a list of issues fixed in SP1.Items fixed in Microsoft Office Project Server SP1Project Professional 2007 and Project Server 20071 You may receive multiple false error messages when you try to save a Project 2003 XML file to Project Server 2007.2 After entering the "percent complete" value for a task, the task finish date is unexpectedly rescheduled into the future. This issue occurs in a plan that is scheduled from finish with a cost and a work resource assigned.3 You cannot edit an en...(truncated)...
Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 1
(Indexed 2007-12-05):
CRN posted that it will come out next week on December 11th.I have had confirmation on that date.It includes fixes for Project 2007 and Project Server 2007.When I get the notes I'll post them!
Create and Use a Team Resource in Project Server 2007
(Indexed 2007-11-22):
Ive gotten several questions on creating and using new Team Resources in Project Server 2007 so I wanted to point people to two FAQ that were created:How ToCreate a Team resourcehttp://www.projectserverexperts.com/Shared%20Documen...(truncated)... ToUse Team Resources in a projecthttp://www.projectserverexperts.com/Shared%20Document...(truncated)...
Meet me at the Microsoft Office Project Conference 2007
(Indexed 2007-10-08):
When: October 28-31, 2007Where: Washington State Trade and Convention Center in Seattle, WAKey Conference Highlights :Over 90+ educational sessions in multiple tracksSpecial guest keynote speakers40,000 sq foot exhibit hall filled with Microsoft Partners and Solution Providers.Many great networking opportunities with other Project ProfessionalsTracksBest PracticesThis track provides you with sessions about business related best practices, such as Portfolio and Project management, using the EPM s...(truncated)...
Implementing and Administering Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
(Indexed 2007-10-05):
[Image]MSProjectExperts today announced the pre-order availability of Implementing and Administering Microsoft Office Project Server 2007. Special pre-order pricing applies until October 22, 2007. Implementing and Administering Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is a complete guide to implementing and configuring a Microsoft EPM solution using Microsoft Project Server 2007, Windows SharePoint Services, and Microsoft Project Professional 2007.
Microsoft EPM (Enterprise Project Management) Solution Support and Reference Links
(Indexed 2007-08-21):
1 Office Project Server 2007 - TechNethttp://technet2.microsoft.com/Office/en-us/library/ec...(truncated)... Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 Product Informationhttp://office.microsoft.com/en-us/projectserver/F...(truncated)... Microsoft Office Project 2007 Product Informationhttp://office.microsoft.com/en-us/project/FX10048...(truncated)... The Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Solution Product Informationhttp://office.microsoft.com/en-us/epmsolution/FX1...(truncated)....(truncated)...
Managing Enterprise Projects Using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
(Indexed 2007-07-25):
[Image]New Book by MSProjectExperts Released:Overview:Managing Enterprise Projects Using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is an unprecedented learning guide and reference for project managers who use the Microsoft EPM platform. Our goal in writing this training/reference manual is to help you build on your knowledge of the stand-alone tool by mastering the enterprise project management environment. Follow our best practices to success and heed our warnings to avoid the pitfalls.We take a sys...(truncated)...
MSProjectExperts Merges With EPMCS, LLC
(Indexed 2007-04-27):
New York, New York. -- (April 25, 2007) MSProjectExperts today announced the completion of a merger with EPM Consulting Services, LLC, (EPMCS) of Jacksonville Florida. Scott Wagner, President of EPMCS joins MSProjectExperts as Vice President of Professional Services as well as one of the worlds newest Microsoft Project MVPs. MSProjectExperts is a New-York-City-based Microsoft Certified Partner specializing in enterprise project management solutions. The company has satellite offices in Denver, ...(truncated)...
Some reference information on creating archive database(s) and archive process for project plans and related WSS 2.0 sites in Project Server 2003?
(Indexed 2007-04-27):
My first piece of advice, contact a Microsoft EPM partner. Hey, we have done this before and we can help you. OK, so you want to do it yourself. Please use this information below as a reference and not a guide. I will give you some information but many, many details will be lacking here:Step 1:Get and install the tools you will need.If you dont already have the EditSite utility from Microsoft for Project Server 2003 you will need to download it here:Project Server 2003: EditSite Toolhttp://www.m...(truncated)...
Project 2007 SDK Update - April 2007
(Indexed 2007-04-18):
Click the title of the post to link to the update or click here:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyI...(truncated)... what has changed in the SDK?OverviewThe Microsoft Office Project 2007 SDK is a release for solution providers, value-added resellers, and other developers to learn about the new Project Server 2007 platform, and how to extend and integrate Project Server 2007 with other applications for enterprise project management (EPM). It features conceptual and "How to" ar...(truncated)...
Microsoft (EPM) Enterprise Project Management Solution - MCP
(Indexed 2007-04-03):
Since I got the nod this week for Microsoft Office Project MVP, I decided it was way past time for me to take the test for the MCP on the Microsoft EPM Solution (Planning, Deploying, and Managing an Enterprise Project Management Solution 70-281). I sure am glad I passed LOL.There are several new tests coming out in the future but this is the only one for today and I thought since all these people "THINK" I know what I'm doing I should go find out if I really do!!! I am not sure how long this one...(truncated)...
IE7 - SharePoint - Office 2003 and 2007 Issue - Fix
(Indexed 2007-03-02):
I am not sure if many people are having an issue but I have seen several reports of the same issue I am currently experiencing.My issue: Go to a SharePoint Services 2.0 Document Workspace and try to open any file stored there. IE 7 crashes.My desktop has IE7, Office 2003 and Office 2007 installed. I have Project pro 2003 and 2007 installed and FrontPage 2003 and SharePoint Designer and Expression Web. I also have VS .net 2003 and VS 05.I have not found a solution to the issue yet but I will post...(truncated)...
Project Professional 2007 Wheres the beef?
(Indexed 2007-02-10):
In recent months a ton of information is going around on Project Professional 2007. Some of that information is accurate, and some is not. I wanted to set the record straight on a few things.Dont let the looks be deceiving:Although they may look exactly alike, Project Professional 2007 has a ton of improvements over past versions. There is ample information available on the improvements and new features but here is a link for overview:http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/project/FX1017593...(trunca...(truncated)...
Reporting tool for Project Server and EPK
(Indexed 2007-02-10):
[Image]Like many Project Server professionals out there over the past several years, I have spent a good deal of time extracting data from Project Server to present in other applications for the purpose of reporting. Recently at the EPK Users Conference 2007, held in Jupiter Florida, January 23-25th I was privileged to speak and another presenter was showing off a packaged reporting solution for the EPM Solution.I have not had the privilege of using the system personally yet but I believe it is ...(truncated)...
Ultimate Learning Guide MSO Project 2007
(Indexed 2007-02-07):
[Image]A new book was released a couple of weeks ago by MSProjectExperts.The Ultimate Learning Guide To Microsoft Office Project 2007 For Project Managers.I received this gigantic book a couple of days ago and I have barley had a chance to scratch the surfice of the book at this point. I can say that what I have read is well written and the book layout is well done. The printing on these books from MSProjectExperts is large and easy to read and there books remind me of School Textbooks rather th...(truncated)...
Project Professional 2003 Connection Errors
(Indexed 2007-02-01):
I cant tell you how often I get called, emailed or asked about connection issues with Project to Project Server 2003. Very often it is the sever setting that cause the issue. For those issues I am posting this Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: 912272.I am posting the full text here:Error message when you try to connect to Project Server 2003 or Project Server 2002 from Project Professional 2003 or Project Professional 2002: "Unexpected server response" or "Microsoft Project cannot access the Mic...(truncated)...
Project Server 2007 / EPM 2007 Performance Preview
(Indexed 2006-12-05):
There is currently no documented performance numbers for Project Server 2007, but have hope, Microsoft has given us every technical reason to believe that performance will be dramatically improved over Project Server 2003. Various improvements in the architecture will hopefully show this increase in performance. Listed below are several of the architecture improvements and how they may impact performance.The PSI and DALThe PSI is the Project Server Interface. It is the API (Application Programmi...(truncated)...
Concurrency on Project Server 2007 Front End Web Servers
(Indexed 2006-12-01):
There has been discussion around concurrency of connections for front end web servers for Project Server 2007. I wanted to provide a concurrency ratio:Below is a link to a definition of concurrency provided by Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concurrency_(computer...(truncated)... one can see there are many models of concurrency. The best way to determine concurrency is to use one of these models and review the types and usage of the current users in an organization. Note: That is a diffic...(truncated)...
Office Project Server 2007 Technet
(Indexed 2006-11-30):
I wanted to supply a link to the current information available from technet for Project Server 2007.http://technet2.microsoft.com/Office/en-us/library/1aae...(truncated)...
Error message when you try to build an OLAP cube in a deployment of Project Server 2003 that uses SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services: "Could not connec
(Indexed 2006-11-28):
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/921116/For anyone in Project Server 2007 class who needed it!
VBA Programming For Project Project Server 2007 (EPM)
(Indexed 2006-11-22):
[Image]VBA Programming for Microsoft Office Project Versions 98-2007 by Rod Gill and Edited by Gary Chefetz, Dale Howard and Ed Morrison.As a brief history I will let you know that I do not consider myself a developer although I have been dabbling more and more over the past year or so. I am at the core a Project Manager and IT Architect. Years ago I did a lot of .asp (Old School ASP) applications and worked with ton with html/Flash/CSS. I have spent the past two years learning asp.net and work...(truncated)...
Project 2007 SDK Download - Update
(Indexed 2006-11-21):
Greetings all.The Microsoft Office Project 2007 SDK has been released and updated (No longer beta)Here is a link to the download:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?Fam...(truncated)...
Enterprise Project and Portfolio Management (EPPM) 2007 The Undiscovered Country
(Indexed 2006-11-07):
EPPM solutions are poised for the biggest gain a product-solution has ever seen. The tools have become sophisticated enough to handle the overwhelming needs and it will be the responsibility of the professionals who serve to bring this solution to the world to ensure resounding success in this marketplace. These products are the true emersion of technology and business with process and human reason.Project Management is a profession with a long and somewhat spotted history though many of the que...(truncated)...
Updates
(Indexed 2006-04-06):
I hope this post finds you all well. I have not posted for awhile because I have been a busy bee. I am currently working on several things involving EPM but I will spare you all details (For Now). I will say though that things are going well and I will post about some of these endeavors in the near future.I have also managed time to peak at the EPM 2007 release and some information provided by Microsoft, if you have not yet had a chance to see the information please check it out - Click Here.I a...(truncated)...
Extending the Project Server 2003 Portfolio Analysis Cube
(Indexed 2006-01-24):
Like many others I do not want my blog to just be a pointer to other peoples information. I will endeavor to create original content. In this instance I am happy to provide a link to this white paper. It is a well written guide for anyone attempting to extend the EPM OLAP cube.http://bsege.com/white_papers.htm
Simplification and or automation of the EPM RBS
(Indexed 2006-01-11):
Simplification and or automation of a Microsoft Enterprise Project Management RBS from other applications such as PeopleSoft can be very complex. My suggestions and opinions are below. Please feel free to comment as these are my thoughts and opinions not a rule or an explicit guide.If you belong to a large company then the following will generally apply:There is a need to simplify the RBS structure. How to simplify the structure is the real question.My first suggestion is to handle this manually...(truncated)...
Microsoft Project 2003 Software Development Kit (SDK) and Database Reference
(Indexed 2006-01-11):
I realize all the buzz is on the next version of Project and Project Server (Version 12) but hey, plenty of us are working on the current version and need to create solutions within the product that is available today.The free SDK download from Microsoft offers the best resource to beginning your own customizations.Download it today at:http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=...(truncated)... would also be very helpful to download the Project 2003 Database Schemahttp://www.micro...(truncated)...