1. Children’s Hospital of Orange County Enterprise Project Management
Microsoft Project Server 2007
Administrator Training
Composed by Wayne Walker
May 2010
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2. Course Outline Module 1 Administrator Training Introduction
Module 2 Project Server 2007 Architecture
Module 3 Administrator Role Overview
Module 4 Operational Policy Definitions
Module 5 Time & Task Management Settings
Module 6 Enterprise Data Definitions
Module 7 Security Configuration
Module 8 Look & Feel Settings
Module 9 Cube Setup & Management
Module 10 Database Administration
Module 11 Queue Management
Module 12 WSS Central Administration
Module 13 Ongoing Maintenance
Add additional Modules as deemed necessary.

3. Module 1 Module 1 Administrator Training Introduction
Topic 1.1 – Logistics - Class Goals & Guidelines
Topic 1.2 – Administrator Training Prerequisites
Module 2 Project Server 2007 Architecture
Module 3 Administrator Role Overview
Module 4 Operational Policy Definitions
Module 5 Time & Task Management Settings
Module 6 Enterprise Data Definitions
Module 7 Security Configuration
Module 8 Look & Feel Settings
Module 9 Cube Setup & Management
Module 10 Database Administration
Module 11 Queue Management
Module 12 WSS Central Administration
Module 13 Ongoing Maintenance

4. Administrator Training Introduction
Topic 1.1 – Logistics - Class Goals & Guidelines
Topic 1.2 – Administrator Training Prerequisites

5. Class Logistics Class Goals Class Guidelines
Minimize time impact upon employees
Cover all material within the allotted time
Provide sound Project Management related training that will aid with the integration of Project Server within the organization’s infrastructure
Have fun!
Class Guidelines
Facilitator will provide hands-on training
Rules of the road
Please be on time for training
A break each hour for 10 minutes (timely return requested)
Turn off (or make silent), cell phones and pagers during class time
For the sake of time, we will add all detailed questions to the “Parking Lot” to be addressed at a later time
Please do not use the system outside of the training plan
Note difference in environment “look and feel”.
NOTE: The screen images used in this course have been captured from a Windows XP environment. Be sure to allow for differences in Menu / Dialog Box selections when using other Operation System versions (e.g. Windows 2000, Vista, etc…)!

6. Class Scope
Configuring Project Server 2007 to meet Business Process needs
Modifying the configuration, as Project Management processes mature
Maintaining the Project Server 2007 implementation
Supporting the roles (where configured) of:
Executive
Project Managers
Resource Managers
Team Leads
Team Members
Note difference in environment “look and feel”.

7. Administrator Training Introduction
Topic Logistics - Class Goals & Guidelines
Topic Administrator Training Prerequisites

8. Admin Role Prerequisites
Knowledge of Project Management Processes
Knowledge of Project Management Methodologies
Knowledge of Resource Management Processes
Experience with Microsoft Project Professional 2007
Some Project Server 2007, Project Manager Training
Organization specific Business & Industry knowledge
Organization specific Market & Strategy knowledge
Business Process solutions development skills
Negotiation, facilitation & influencing skills
Analytical & verbal/written communication skills
Executive-level resolution management support
Note difference in environment “look and feel”.

9. Module 2 Module 1 Administrator Training Introduction
Module 2 Project Server 2007 Architecture
Topic 2.1 – Technical Architecture Outline
Module 3 Administrator Role Overview
Module 4 Operational Policy Definitions
Module 5 Time & Task Management Settings
Module 6 Enterprise Data Definitions
Module 7 Security Configuration
Module 8 Look & Feel Settings
Module 9 Cube Setup & Management
Module 10 Database Administration
Module 11 Queue Management
Module 12 WSS Central Administration
Module 13 Ongoing Maintenance

10. Project Server 2007 Architecture
Topic 1.1 – Technical Architecture Outline

11. Architectural Outline
A description of the various Project Server 2007 Technical Architecture components

12. Architectural Outline Overview
Describes Underlying Architecture
Technical Architecture Tiers
Project Server 2007 Tiers
Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
Architecture Supports…

13. Technical Architecture Tiers

14. Project Server 2007 Tiers Client Tier: Web (UI) Tier:
MS Office-based Applications
Web Browser-based client
Custom applications
Active Cache
Web (UI) Tier:
Project Web Access
Windows SharePoint Services (V 3.0)
Integrated with Internet Information Services (IIS)
Includes the a workflow engine
Is fully .NET Framework Compliant
Application Tier:
Office Project Server 2007
Project Server Interface (PSI)
Project Server 2007 Eventing Service
Project Server 2007 Queuing service.
Database Tier:
ProjectServer_Draft Database
ProjectServer_Published
ProjectServer_Reporting
ProjectServer_Archive

15. Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
Core Workspace Services
Storage
Repository
Metadata
Versioning
Backup
Security
Rights/Roles
Pluggable Auth
Per Item
Rights Trimming
Management
Admin UX
Delegation
Provisioning
Monitoring
Topology
Config Mgmt
Farm Services
Feature Policy
Extranet
Site Model
Rendering
Templates
Navigation
Visual Blueprint
API’s
Fields/Forms
OM and SOAP
Events
Deployment
Operating System Services
Database
Search
Workflow
ASP.NET
(Web Parts, Personalization, Master Pages, Provider Model for navigation, security, etc.)

16. Project Server 2007 Supports…
High Availability
Extensive Scalability
Management of Large Scale Projects
Management of High Levels of Complexity
Management of a large Centralized Resource Pool
Management of Complex Resource Scenarios
New Client/Server, Queue based Data Transfer:
Transfers data from the Client (Professional) to Server
Downloads deltas, not the whole Project
Provides more data on demand
Allows for faster booting
Works across WANs and firewalls
Offers data integrity when saving Projects
A seamless Online/Offline experience

17. Module 3 Module 1 Administrator Training Introduction
Module 2 Project Server 2007 Architecture
Module 3 Administrator Role Overview
Topic 3.1 – Analysis & Design
Topic 3.2 – Server Settings Administration
Topic 3.3 – WSS Central Administration
Topic 3.4 – Ongoing Maintenance
Module 4 Operational Policy Definitions
Module 5 Time & Task Management Settings
Module 6 Enterprise Data Definitions
Module 7 Security Configuration
Module 8 Look & Feel Settings
Module 9 Cube Setup & Management
Module 10 Database Administration
Module 11 Queue Management
Module 12 WSS Central Administration
Module 13 Ongoing Maintenance

18. Project Server Administrator Role
Topic 3.1 – Analysis & Design
Topic 3.2 – Server Settings Administration
Topic 3.3 – WSS Central Administration
Topic 3.4 – Ongoing Maintenance

19. Steps to consider in the early deployment phases
Analysis & Design
Steps to consider in the early deployment phases

20. Analysis & Design Analysis Design Communicate with Project Managers
Review Common Requirements
Validate PMO Standards
Design
Determine Processes for Implementation
Plan Implementation Processes
Obtain the Required Data Elements
Design Modifications

21. Discovery Objectives Background Business Challenge / Opportunity
Vision Statement
Benefit Analysis
EPM Initiative Scope
Deliverables
Constraints
Assumptions
Potential Risks

22. Analysis Outcome A completed EMP Questionnaire
Requirement gathering process recordings (Meeting/Interview Scripts)
Business Process Requirements Document (Project Management Process Analysis)
Business Process Roadmap Document
First-pass configuration settings

23. Project Server Administrator Role
Topic 3.1 – Analysis & Design
Topic 3.2 – Server Settings Administration
Topic 3.3 – WSS Central Administration
Topic 3.4 – Ongoing Maintenance

24. Server Settings Administration
The administration functions that are available to the Project Server Administrator via the PWA ‘Server Settings’ area

25. Server Settings Administration
Operational Policy Definitions
Time & Task Management Settings
Enterprise Data Definitions
Security Configuration
Look & Feel Settings
Cube Setup & Management
Database Administration
Queue Management

26. Server Settings

27. Project Server Administrator Role
Topic 3.1 – Analysis & Design
Topic 3.2 – Server Setting Administration
Topic 3.3 – WSS Central Administration
Topic 3.4 – Ongoing Maintenance

28. WSS Central Administration
Central or WSS Admin
Shared Service Provider Admin (SSP)
Operations (Farm level administration)
Application Management (SSP Administration)

29. Project Server Administrator Role
Topic 3.1 – Analysis & Design
Topic 3.2 – Server Setting Administration
Topic 3.3 – WSS Central Administration
Topic 3.4 – Ongoing Maintenance

30. Manage Users and System
User Support Activities
Sign on Authentication or System Problems
Manage Data Analysis Report Issues
Create or Modify Enterprise Global Resources
Manage Resource Breakdown Structure
Manage Skills definitions (where configured)
System Support Activities
Monitor Project Server Performance
Communicate with System Administrator
Keep Up-To-Date on Project Server 2007

31. Monitoring Server Health
System Tools
Event Viewer
System Monitor
Database Tools
SQL Log Files
SQL Trace Utility
Internet Information Server
IIS Event log

32. Module 4 Module 1 Administrator Training Introduction
Module 2 Project Server 2007 Architecture
Module 3 Administrator Role Overview
Module 4 Operational Policy Definitions
Topic 4.1 – Alerts and Reminders
Topic 4.2 – Additional Server Settings
Topic 4.3 – Server-Side Event Handler Configuration
Topic 4.4 – Active Directory Resource Pool Synchronization
Topic 4.5 – Project Workspaces
Topic 4.6 – Project Workspace Provisioning Settings
Module 5 Time & Task Management Settings
Module 6 Enterprise Data Definitions
Module 7 Security Configuration
Module 8 Look & Feel Settings
Module 9 Cube Setup & Management
Module 10 Database Administration
Module 11 Queue Management
Module 12 WSS Central Administration
Module 13 Ongoing Maintenance

33. Operational Policy Definitions
Defining the initial Operational Policies

35. Operational Policy Topic 4.1 – Alerts and Reminders
Topic 4.2 – Additional Server Settings
Topic 4.3 – Server-Side Event Handler Configuration
Topic 4.4 – Active Directory Resource Pool Synchronization
Topic 4.5 – Project Workspaces
Topic 4.6 – Project Workspace Provisioning Settings

36. Alerts & Reminders

37. Operational Policy Topic 4.1 – Alerts and Reminders
Topic 4.2 – Additional Server Settings
Topic 4.3 – Server-Side Event Handler Configuration
Topic 4.4 – Active Directory Resource Pool Synchronization
Topic 4.5 – Project Workspaces
Topic 4.6 – Project Workspace Provisioning Settings

38. Additional Server Settings

39. Operational Policy Topic 4.1 – Alerts and Reminders
Topic 4.2 – Additional Server Settings
Topic 4.3 – Server-Side Event Handler Configuration
Topic 4.4 – Active Directory Resource Pool Synchronization
Topic 4.5 – Project Workspaces
Topic 4.6 – Project Workspace Provisioning Settings

40. Server-Side Event Handler Configuration

41. Operational Policy Topic 4.1 – Alerts and Reminders
Topic 4.2 – Additional Server Settings
Topic 4.3 – Server-Side Event Handler Configuration
Topic 4.4 – Active Directory Resource Pool Synchronization
Topic 4.5 – Project Workspaces
Topic 4.6 – Project Workspace Provisioning Settings

42. Active Directory Resource Pool Synchronization

43. Operational Policy Topic 4.1 – Alerts and Reminders
Topic 4.2 – Additional Server Settings
Topic 4.3 – Server-Side Event Handler Configuration
Topic 4.4 – Active Directory Resource Pool Synchronization
Topic 4.5 – Project Workspaces
Topic 4.6 – Project Workspace Provisioning Settings

44. Project Workspaces

45. Operational Policy Topic 4.1 – Alerts and Reminders
Topic 4.2 – Additional Server Settings
Topic 4.3 – Server-Side Event Handler Configuration
Topic 4.4 – Active Directory Resource Pool Synchronization
Topic 4.5 – Project Workspaces
Topic 4.6 – Project Workspace Provisioning Settings

46. Project Workspace Provisioning Settings

47. Module 5 Module 1 Administrator Training Introduction
Module 2 Project Server 2007 Architecture
Module 3 Administrator Role Overview
Module 4 Operational Policy Definitions
Module 5 Time & Task Management Settings
Topic 5.1 – Financial Periods
Topic 5.2 – Timesheet Periods
Topic 5.3 – Timesheet Classifications
Topic 5.4 – Timesheet Settings and Defaults
Topic 5.5 – Administrative Time
Topic 5.6 – Task Settings and Display
Topic 5.7 – Close Tasks to Update
Module 6 Enterprise Data Definitions
Module 7 Security Configuration
Module 8 Look & Feel Settings
Module 9 Cube Setup & Management
Module 10 Database Administration
Module 11 Queue Management
Module 12 WSS Central Administration
Module 13 Ongoing Maintenance

48. Defining the initial Time and Task Management settings
Time & Task Management
Defining the initial Time and Task Management settings

49. Time & Task Management Settings

50. Time & Task Management Settings
Topic 5.1 – Financial Periods
Topic 5.2 – Timesheet Periods
Topic 5.3 – Timesheet Classifications
Topic 5.4 – Timesheet Settings and Defaults
Topic 5.5 – Administrative Time
Topic 5.6 – Task Settings and Display
Topic 5.7 – Close Tasks to Update

51. Fiscal Periods - Undefined

52. Fiscal Periods - Defining

53. Fiscal Periods - Defined

54. Time & Task Management Settings
Topic 5.1 – Financial Periods
Topic 5.2 – Timesheet Periods
Topic 5.3 – Timesheet Classifications
Topic 5.4 – Timesheet Settings and Defaults
Topic 5.5 – Administrative Time
Topic 5.6 – Task Settings and Display
Topic 5.7 – Close Tasks to Update

55. Timesheet Periods - Defining

56. Timesheet Periods - Defined

57. Time & Task Management Settings
Topic 5.1 – Financial Periods
Topic 5.2 – Timesheet Periods
Topic 5.3 – Timesheet Classifications
Topic 5.4 – Timesheet Settings and Defaults
Topic 5.5 – Administrative Time
Topic 5.6 – Task Settings and Display
Topic 5.7 – Close Tasks to Update

58. Timesheet Classifications

59. Time & Task Management Settings
Topic 5.1 – Financial Periods
Topic 5.2 – Timesheet Periods
Topic 5.3 – Timesheet Classifications
Topic 5.4 – Timesheet Settings and Defaults
Topic 5.5 – Administrative Time
Topic 5.6 – Task Settings and Display
Topic 5.7 – Close Tasks to Update

60. Timesheet Settings and Defaults

61. Timesheet Settings and Defaults

62. Time & Task Management Settings
Topic 5.1 – Financial Periods
Topic 5.2 – Timesheet Periods
Topic 5.3 – Timesheet Classifications
Topic 5.4 – Timesheet Settings and Defaults
Topic 5.5 – Administrative Time
Topic 5.6 – Task Settings and Display
Topic 5.7 – Close Tasks to Update

63. Administrative Time

64. Time & Task Management Settings
Topic 5.1 – Financial Periods
Topic 5.2 – Timesheet Periods
Topic 5.3 – Timesheet Classifications
Topic 5.4 – Timesheet Settings and Defaults
Topic 5.5 – Administrative Time
Topic 5.6 – Task Settings and Display
Topic 5.7 – Close Tasks to Update

65. Task Settings and Display

66. Time & Task Management Settings
Topic 5.1 – Financial Periods
Topic 5.2 – Timesheet Periods
Topic 5.3 – Timesheet Classifications
Topic 5.4 – Timesheet Settings and Defaults
Topic 5.5 – Administrative Time
Topic 5.6 – Task Settings and Display
Topic 5.7 – Close Tasks to Update

67. Close Tasks to Updates

68. Module 6 Module 1 Administrator Training Introduction
Module 2 Project Server 2007 Architecture
Module 3 Administrator Role Overview
Module 4 Operational Policy Definitions
Module 5 Time & Task Management Settings
Module 6 Enterprise Data Definitions
Topic 6.1 – Enterprise Custom Field Definition
Topic 6.2 – Enterprise Global
Topic 6.3 – Enterprise Calendars
Topic 6.4 – Resource Center
Topic 6.5 – About Project Server
Module 7 Security Configuration
Module 8 Look & Feel Settings
Module 9 Cube Setup & Management
Module 10 Database Administration
Module 11 Queue Management
Module 12 WSS Central Administration
Module 13 Monitoring Server Health

69. Enterprise Data Definitions
Defining the initial and on-going Enterprise Data attributes and settings

71. Enterprise Data Definitions
Topic 6.1 – Enterprise Custom Field Definition
Topic 6.2 – Enterprise Global
Topic 6.3 – Enterprise Calendars
Topic 6.4 – Resource Center
Topic 6.5 – About Project Server

72. Custom Fields & Lookup Tables

73. New Custom Field – Project text

74. New Custom Field – Resource Text

75. New Custom Field – Task text

76. New Custom Field – Lookup Table

77. Custom Field – Formula

78. Custom Lookup Table - Skills

79. Enterprise Data Definitions
Topic 6.1 – Enterprise Custom Field Definition
Topic 6.2 – Enterprise Global
Topic 6.3 – Enterprise Calendars
Topic 6.4 – Resource Center
Topic 6.5 – About Project Server

80. Enterprise Global

81. Enterprise Global Template
Similar to the Project Professional desktop global file “global.mpt”
Configuration settings are actually maintained in the ProjectServer database
Supports the configuration of settings across the Enterprise
Typically managed by the Project Server Administrator

82. Configurable Elements
Via the Checked Out Enterprise Global Template, the following elements can be configured:
Grouping
Toolbars
Maps
Forms
Tables
Filters
Views
Reports
Modules
We will step through each of these during the training

83. Publishing Enterprise Fields
The Enterprise Global Template publishing process is as follows:
Project Server Administrator:
Save the Enterprise Global Template
Close the Enterprise Global Template
Close Microsoft Project Professional 2007
Re-open the Enterprise Global and confirm
Project Managers:
If open, close Microsoft Project Professional 2007
Log back in using Project Professional 2007
Open each Project managed, individually
Press the ‘F9’ Key
Save the Project Schedule
Publish the Project (Using Menu Bar  File  Publish)

84. Enterprise Data Definitions
Topic 6.1 – Enterprise Custom Field Definition
Topic 6.2 – Enterprise Global
Topic 6.3 – Enterprise Calendars
Topic 6.4 – Resource Center
Topic 6.5 – About Project Server

85. Enterprise Calendars

86. Enterprise Data Definitions
Topic 6.1 – Enterprise Custom Field Definition
Topic 6.2 – Enterprise Global
Topic 6.3 – Enterprise Calendars
Topic 6.4 – Resource Center
Topic 6.5 – About Project Server

87. Resource Center

88. Enterprise Data Definitions
Topic 6.1 – Enterprise Custom Field Definition
Topic 6.2 – Enterprise Global
Topic 6.3 – Enterprise Calendars
Topic 6.4 – Resource Center
Topic 6.5 – About Project Server

89. About Project Server
Display of Information only:

90. Module 7 Module 7 Security Configuration
Module 1 Administrator Training Introduction
Module 2 Project Server 2007 Architecture
Module 3 Administrator Role Overview
Module 4 Operational Policy Definitions
Module 5 Time & Task Management Settings
Module 6 Enterprise Data Definitions
Module 7 Security Configuration
Topic 7.1 – Security Items Defined
Topic 7.2 – Manage Users
Topic 7.3 – Manage Groups
Topic 7.4 – Manage Categories
Topic 7.5 – Security Templates
Topic 7.6 – Project Web Access Permissions
Module 8 Look & Feel Settings
Module 9 Cube Setup & Management
Module 10 Database Administration
Module 11 Queue Management
Module 12 WSS Central Administration
Module 13 Ongoing Maintenance

91. Security Configuration
Defining the initial and on-going Global, Group and Category based security settings

92. Security

93. Security Configuration
Topic 7.1 – Security Items Defined
Topic 7.2 – Manage Users
Topic 7.3 – Manage Groups
Topic 7.4 – Manage Categories
Topic 7.5 – Security Templates
Topic 7.6 – Project Web Access Permissions

94. Security Items Defined
Authentication Methods: Windows and Project Server
Organizational Permissions: Project Web Access Permissions
Global Permissions: Grants access to security objects
Group: Collection of permissions assigned to a User
User: Individual Logon Account
Category: Collection of Security Objects assigned to a Group
Security Object: Functions, Views & Project/Resource data collectively
Security Rule: Relationship based security roles
Permission Settings: Denied / Allowed / Not Allowed
Permission Options: 7 Categories
Admin (19)
General (8)
Project (21)
Resource (10)
Status Reports (2)
Time & Task Management (8)
Views (10)
78 Features
Groups: Control what you can do
Categories: Control what you can see
Groups plus Categories: Control what you can do with what you can see

95. Security Configuration
Topic 7.1 – Security Items Defined
Topic 7.2 – Manage Users
Topic 7.3 – Manage Groups
Topic 7.4 – Manage Categories
Topic 7.5 – Security Templates
Topic 7.6 – Project Web Access Permissions

96. Manage Users

97. Manage Users - Selection
Allows Selection of Resources
Permits Creation of a New Resource
Permits Deactivation of a Resource

98. New User – Part 1

99. New User – Part 2

100. New User – Part 3

101. New User – Part 4

102. Security Configuration
Topic 7.1 – Security Items Defined
Topic 7.2 – Manage Users
Topic 7.3 – Manage Groups
Topic 7.4 – Manage Categories
Topic 7.5 – Security Templates
Topic 7.6 – Project Web Access Permissions

103. Manage Groups – Default Groups

104. Project Managers Group

105. PM’s Global Permissions - Part 1

106. PM’s Global Permissions - Part 2

107. Security Configuration
Topic 7.1 – Security Items Defined
Topic 7.2 – Manage Users
Topic 7.3 – Manage Groups
Topic 7.4 – Manage Categories
Topic 7.5 – Security Templates
Topic 7.6 – Project Web Access Permissions

108. Manage Categories - Defaults

109. My Projects Category

110. My Projects – Resources Section

111. My Projects – Views Section (Top)

112. Security Configuration
Topic 7.1 – Security Items Defined
Topic 7.2 – Manage Users
Topic 7.3 – Manage Groups
Topic 7.4 – Manage Categories
Topic 7.5 – Security Templates
Topic 7.6 – Project Web Access Permissions

113. Manage Templates - Defaults

114. Project Manager Template

115. Security Configuration
Topic 7.1 – Security Items Defined
Topic 7.2 – Manage Users
Topic 7.3 – Manage Groups
Topic 7.4 – Manage Categories
Topic 7.5 – Security Templates
Topic 7.6 – Project Web Access Permissions

116. Project Web Access Permissions (1)

117. Project Web Access Permissions (2)

118. Project Web Access Permissions (3)

119. Module 8 Module 1 Administrator Training Introduction
Module 2 Project Server 2007 Architecture
Module 3 Administrator Role Overview
Module 4 Operational Policy Definitions
Module 5 Time & Task Management Settings
Module 6 Enterprise Data Definitions
Module 7 Security Configuration
Module 8 Look & Feel Settings
Topic 8.1 – Manage Views
Topic 8.2 – Grouping Formats
Topic 8.3 – Gantt Chart Formats
Topic 8.4 – Quick Launch
Module 9 Cube Setup & Management
Module 10 Database Administration
Module 11 Queue Management
Module 12 WSS Central Administration
Module 13 Ongoing Maintenance

120. Look & Feel
Defining the initial Project Web Access related Look & Feel settings and maintaining Views

121. Look & Feel

122. Look & Feel Topic 8.1 – Manage Views Topic 8.2 – Grouping Formats
Topic 8.3 – Gantt Chart Formats
Topic 8.4 – Quick Launch

123. Manage Views – Part 1

124. Manage Views – Part 2

125. Manage Views – Part 3

126. Project Center View – Custom (1)

127. Project Center View – Custom (2)

128. Data Analysis View – Custom (1)

129. Data Analysis View – Custom (2)

130. Look & Feel Topic 8.1 – Manage Views Topic 8.2 – Grouping Formats
Topic 8.3 – Gantt Chart Formats
Topic 8.4 – Quick Launch

131. Grouping Formats

132. Look & Feel Topic 8.1 – Manage Views Topic 8.2 – Grouping Formats
Topic 8.3 – Gantt Chart Formats
Topic 8.4 – Quick Launch

133. Gantt Chart Formats

134. Look & Feel Topic 8.1 – Manage Views Topic 8.2 – Grouping Formats
Topic 8.3 – Gantt Chart Formats
Topic 8.4 – Quick Launch

135. Edit Quick Launch

136. Module 9 Module 1 Administrator Training Introduction
Module 2 Project Server 2007 Architecture
Module 3 Administrator Role Overview
Module 4 Operational Policy Definitions
Module 5 Time & Task Management Settings
Module 6 Enterprise Data Definitions
Module 7 Security Configuration
Module 8 Look & Feel Settings
Module 9 Cube Setup & Management
Topic 9.1 – Cube Building Settings
Topic 9.2 – Cube Configuration
Topic 9.3 – Cube Building Status
Module 10 Database Administration
Module 11 Queue Management
Module 12 WSS Central Administration
Module 13 Ongoing Maintenance

137. Cube Setup & Management
Defining the initial OLAP Cube Build settings and monitoring the Cube Build process

138. Cube Management

139. Cube Setup & Management
Topic 9.1 – Cube Building Settings
Topic 9.2 – Cube Configuration
Topic 9.3 – Cube Building Status

140. Cube Building Settings

141. Cube Setup & Management
Topic 9.1 – Cube Building Settings
Topic 9.2 – Cube Configuration
Topic 9.3 – Cube Building Status

142. Cube Configuration

143. Cube Setup & Management
Topic 9.1 – Cube Building Settings
Topic 9.2 – Cube Configuration
Topic 9.3 – Cube Building Status

144. Cube Building Status

145. Module 10 Module 1 Administrator Training Introduction
Module 2 Project Server 2007 Architecture
Module 3 Administrator Role Overview
Module 4 Operational Policy Definitions
Module 5 Time & Task Management Settings
Module 6 Enterprise Data Definitions
Module 7 Security Configuration
Module 8 Look & Feel Settings
Module 9 Cube Setup & Management
Module 10 Database Administration
Topic 10.1 – Delete Enterprise Objects
Topic 10.2 – Force Check-in Enterprise Objects
Topic 10.3 – Schedule Backup
Topic 10.4 – Administrative Backup
Topic 10.5 – Administrative Restore
Module 11 Queue Management
Module 12 WSS Central Administration
Module 13 Ongoing Maintenance

146. Database Administration
Administrative Back-up and Restore management plus Enterprise Object management

147. Database Administration

148. Database Administration
Topic 10.1 – Delete Enterprise Objects
Topic 10.2 – Force Check-in Enterprise Objects
Topic 10.3 – Schedule Backup
Topic 10.4 – Administrative Backup
Topic 10.5 – Administrative Restore

149. Delete Enterprise Projects

150. Delete Enterprise Resources

151. Delete Status Report Responses

152. Delete Enterprise Timesheets

153. Database Administration
Topic 10.1 – Delete Enterprise Objects
Topic 10.2 – Force Check-in Enterprise Objects
Topic 10.3 – Schedule Backup
Topic 10.4 – Administrative Backup
Topic 10.5 – Administrative Restore

154. Force Check-in Enterprise Objects

155. Database Administration
Topic 10.1 – Delete Enterprise Objects
Topic 10.2 – Force Check-in Enterprise Objects
Topic 10.3 – Schedule Backup
Topic 10.4 – Administrative Backup
Topic 10.5 – Administrative Restore

156. Schedule Backups

157. Database Administration
Topic 10.1 – Delete Enterprise Objects
Topic 10.2 – Force Check-in Enterprise Objects
Topic 10.3 – Schedule Backup
Topic 10.4 – Administrative Backup
Topic 10.5 – Administrative Restore

158. Administrative Backup

159. Database Administration
Topic 10.1 – Delete Enterprise Objects
Topic 10.2 – Force Check-in Enterprise Objects
Topic 10.3 – Schedule Backup
Topic 10.4 – Administrative Backup
Topic 10.5 – Administrative Restore

160. Administrative Restore

161. Module 11 Module 1 Administrator Training Introduction
Module 2 Project Server 2007 Architecture
Module 3 Administrator Role Overview
Module 4 Operational Policy Definitions
Module 5 Time & Task Management Settings
Module 6 Enterprise Data Definitions
Module 7 Security Configuration
Module 8 Look & Feel Settings
Module 9 Cube Setup & Management
Module 10 Database Administration
Module 11 Queue Management
Topic 11.1 – Manage Queue
Topic 11.2 – Queue Settings
Module 12 WSS Central Administration
Module 13 Ongoing Maintenance

162. Monitoring and Managing Queue Events
Queue Management
Monitoring and Managing Queue Events

163. Queue

164. Queue Management – Jobs Listed

165. Manage Queue – Job History Selections

166. Manage Queue – Success Selection

167. Manage Queue – ‘Cancel jobs getting enqueued’ Selection

168. Queue Management
Topic 11.1 – Manage Queue
Topic 11.2 – Queue Settings

169. Queue Settings – Part 1

170. Queue Settings - Part 2

171. Queue Settings - Part 3

172. Queue Settings - Part 4

173. Module 12 Module 1 Administrator Training Introduction
Module 2 Project Server 2007 Architecture
Module 3 Administrator Role Overview
Module 4 Operational Policy Definitions
Module 5 Time & Task Management Settings
Module 6 Enterprise Data Definitions
Module 7 Security Configuration
Module 8 Look & Feel Settings
Module 9 Cube Setup & Management
Module 10 Database Administration
Module 11 Queue Management
Module 12 WSS Central Administration
Topic 12.1 – Central Administration Overview
Module 13 Ongoing Maintenance

174. WSS Central Administration
Overview of the Windows SharePoint Services Central Administration Features

175. WSS Central Administration
Topic 12.1 – Central Administration Overview

176. WSS Central Administration
Typically controlled by the System Administrator
Project Server Administrator would not normally have access to this area
Central Administration consists of:
Operations: (Farm Level Operations Administration)
Application Management: (Application Configuration & Administration)
Shared Service Provider: (Shared Service Provider Administration)

177. Module 13 Module 1 Administrator Training Introduction
Module 2 Project Server 2007 Architecture
Module 3 Administrator Role Overview
Module 4 Operational Policy Definitions
Module 5 Time & Task Management Settings
Module 6 Enterprise Data Definitions
Module 7 Security Configuration
Module 8 Look & Feel Settings
Module 9 Cube Setup & Management
Module 10 Database Administration
Module 11 Queue Management
Module 12 WSS Central Administration
Module 13 Ongoing Maintenance
Topic 13.1 – Manage Users and System
Topic 13.2 – Monitoring Server Health

178. Ongoing Maintenance
Administrator activities that support the Business Process and Tip & Tricks for supporting the System Administrator Role

179. Ongoing Maintenance Topic 13.1 – Manage Users and System
Topic 13.2 – Monitoring Server Health

180. Manage Users and System
User Support Activities
Sign on Authentication or System Problems
Manage Data Analysis Report Issues
Create or Modify Enterprise Global Resources
Manage Resource Breakdown Structure
Manage Skills definitions (where configured)
System Support Activities
Monitor Project Server Performance
Communicate with System Administrator
Keep Up-To-Date on Project Server 2007

181. Ongoing Maintenance Topic 13.1 – Manage Users and System
Topic 13.1 – Monitoring Server Health

182. Monitoring Server Health
Some tips on tools to use to support the System Administrator Role in providing information

183. Monitoring Server Health
System Tools
Event Viewer
System Monitor
Database Tools
SQL Log Files
SQL Trace Utility
Internet Information Server
IIS Event log

184. Training End
Questions & Answers

185. Project Management Office
Reference Books
Project Managers
Step by Step – Microsoft Office Project 2007
By Carl Chatfield & Timothy Johnson
Dynamic Scheduling
By Eric Uyttewaal
Project Management Office
Lean Project Management – Eight Principals For Success
By Lawrence P Leach
Critical Chain Management
Enterprise Architecture & Strategy
By Jeanne W Ross, Peter Weill & David C Robertson
100 Questions to Ask you Software Organization
By Mark I Himelstein