Project Server 2013 Inside Out
- Codice corso: DGE 55034A
- Durata corso: 5gg
MODULE 1: Overview
- A simple introduction module.
- After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand your course, classroom, classmates, facility and instructor.
Module 2: Architecture, Installation and Upgrade
In this module you will be introduced to Project Server 2013 features and architecture and a brief review of the Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM) stack. You will also learn how to install Project Server 2013 and upgrade older Project Server 2010 instances.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand the Microsoft EPM solution stack
- Describe the new features of Project Server 2013
- Describe the architecture of Project Server 2013
- How to install Project Server 2013
- How to setup and configure a Project Web App site
- How to upgrade a Project Server 2010 instance to Project Server 2013
Lab : Installing Project Server 2013
Module 3: Setup and Administer Project Web Access
In this module you will learn about Project Web App (PWA). You will learn about the different areas of the PWA site and what each are used for, what steps are required when starting with a new PWA site (such as cost types, departments and resources) and lastly how to configure the various branding aspects of PWA.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the various areas of Project Web App
- Create Cost Types
- Create Departments
- Create Resources
- Create Projects and Tasks
- Import Projects and Resources
- Customize Project Web Access
Lab : Exploring Project Web Access
Lab : Creating Cost Types and Departments
Lab : Creating Resources
Lab : Creating Projects and Tasks
Lab : Customizing Project Web Access
Lab : Managing Operational Policies
MODULE 4: Permissions and Security
In this module you explore the permissions modes of Project Server 2013. This includes the new SharePoint Permission mode and the older Project Server permission mode. Project Server permission mode includes the review of Categories, Templates and Resource Breakdown Structures (RBS) and how each interacts with user project visibility.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe Permission and Security feature of Project Server
- How to use SharePoint Permission Mode
- How to use Project Server Permission Mode
- Describe and work with Categories
- Describe and work with Templates
- How to define and assign Resource Breakdown Structures
Lab : SharePoint Permission Mode
Lab : Project Server Permission Mode
Lab : Creating Resource Breakdown Structure (RBS)
MODULE 5: Enterprise Custom Calendars, Fields and Lookup Tables
In this module you will learn to create and manage Enterprise Calendars, Custom Fields and Lookup Tables.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe and use Enterprise Calendars
- Describe and use Enterprise Custom Fields
- Understand how to create Custom Field formulas
- Describe and use Enterprise Custom Lookup Tables
Lab : Enterprise Custom Fields and Lookup Tables
MODULE 6: Time and Task Management
In this module you will learn how to use Project Server to perform Time and Task management. This includes defining Fiscal Periods, managing timesheets, requesting status reports and managing resource allocations.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the Task and Time management features of Project Server
- Learn to create and manage Fiscal Periods
- Learn to manage Timesheets
- Understand how Exchange 2013 integrates with Project Server
- Understand how to use the "My Tasks" feature of SharePoint 2013
Lab : Time and Task Management
Lab : Advanced Task Assignments
Lab : Assigning and Working With Resources
Lab : Working With Timesheets
Lab : Working With Project Schedules
Lab : Integrating Exchange
MODULE 7: Business Intelligence and Reporting
In this module you will learn about many of the Business Intelligence and Reporting features of Project Server 2013. This includes the default set of Excel Services Reports and how to use the more advanced reporting features like Analysis Services, PowerPivot and PerformancePoint.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the Business Intelligence and Reporting features of Project Server
- Describe the default reports in the ProjectBICenter site
- How to setup and use the Analysis Services feature
- How to create customized Reports and Dashboards
- How to use BI related web parts
- How to use Excel Services, PerformancePoint, Reporting Services and Analysis Services for reporting
Lab : Configure Business Intelligence
Lab : Reports and Dashboards
MODULE 8: Project Sites
In this module you explore the features of a Project Site connected to SharePoint. This includes how to work with and manage Document libraries and the various SharePoint list types (Tasks, Risks and Issues, Discussion, Contacts and Calendars).
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the features of a Project Site
- How to create and manage Project Sites
- How to manage Project Site Lists
Lab : Working With Project Sites
MODULE 9: Backup and Recovery
In this module you explore how to Backup and Restore Project Web App and the projects stored on it. You also review how to backup Project Sites tied to the Projects.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the backup and restore process
- How to Backup Project Server and Projects
- How to Restore Project Server and Projects
- How to Backup and Restore Project Sites
Lab : Backup and Recovery
MODULE 10: Troubleshooting and Maintenance
In this module you will learn how to troubleshoot and maintain Project Server. This includes deleting Enterprise Objects, managing the Project Server queue, and reading the ULS logs.
Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Delete Project Server Enterprise Objects
- Troubleshoot workflows
- Troubleshoot the Project Server Queue
- Review ULS logs for issues
Lab : Troubleshooting and Maintenance