Re: Project Server Set-up
From: Rob Schneider (rmschne_at_removetheones_b1e1e1b.net.net)
Date: 05/18/04
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Date: Tue, 18 May 2004 14:04:30 +0100
Doug,
It may well be that you don't need Project Server. I don't know what
you mean by "small", but your group may be just as well served by
putting the project plans into a shared space on the LAN server and
working on them from there.
Since cost is an issue, multiple copies of Project Standard is surely a
viable option and is considerably less expensive than all the stuff
required for Project Server.
I did a very quick search and I can't find any Microsoft documentation
about using MSDE vs. SQL Server, but you say that "MSDE could be used
with lost of some functionality mainly web access and project
collaboration". Well, that's pretty much the whole point of Project
Server, in my opinion.
Think through your work processes and how and *what* you will do with
Server and why you need it. What is that you want that will be
different after you get Server going? This thinking, understanding,
planning, is essential.
Hope this is useful to you. Let us know.
rms
(PS. best to reply in this newsgroup to the same thread ... else there
is no continuity).
Doug wrote:
> Rod,
>
> Your first sentence is a little astonishing. Nowhere in reading all of the
> info on the MS website was it indicated that Win 2003 Server was a MUST have
> OS. In fact it clearly states that Win 2000 Server is supported:
>
> To use Project Server 2003 you need
> Microsoft Windows® 2000 Server with Service Pack 3 (SP3) or later, Windows
> 2000 Advanced Server with SP3 or later, or Microsoft Windows ServerT 2003
> Standard or Enterprise Edition
>
> Also, MSDE could be used though with the loss of some of functionality,
> mainly web access and project collaboration.
>
> If the fact that I am running a 2000 Server and MSDE makes my Project Server
> pointless, then I have no choice but to return it. I have no budget to
> upgrade to Server 2003 and full SQL database engine.
>
> Please confirm if the above statement is true or if I can use my set-up and
> obtain a decent amount of usefulness with Proj Server. Right now, I want to
> be able to work interactively within my small workgroup, that is so multiple
> people involved on a project can work the project database simultaneously.
>
> I don't have a dedicated IT person so trying to fit all this in while
> overseeing the engineering group is a bit trying. Any help on what the right
> direction is here will be helpful
>
> Doug
>
>
>
>
>
> --------------------------------
> Hi,
>
> You can't do a full install with Win2K you must have win 2003 to get full
> functionality (and SQL Server with Analysis Server, instead of MSDE).
> Actually installing the software is often 10% or less of the work required
> for a successful Project Server installation. There is a lot of
> configuration required and it all needs driving from a set of requirements.
> You might get the software working this week, but you are still a long way
> from a successful implementation (deriving added value that makes the time
> and effort of setting up and maintaining Project Server worthwhile). There
> is some material on implementing Project Server in MSDN, but if you can't
> setup one or two separate servers running Win 2003 server Project Server is
> probably not the best solution for you.
>
> --
> For VBA posts, please use the public.project.developer group.
> For any version of Project use public.project
> For any version of Project Server use public. project.server
>
> Rod Gill
> Project MVP
> For Microsoft Project companion projects, best practices and Project VBA
> development services
> visit www.projectlearning.com/
> "Doug" <d@a.c> wrote in message
> news:nf3qc.5493$UY4.3944@fe39.usenetserver.com...
>
>>I have purchased Project Server 2003 along with Proj Pro 2003 for my
>
> group.
>
>>The Installation Guide for Proj Server doesn't cover a lot of different
>>scenarios. Basically, it covers a couple upgrade paths and a new install
>>that applies only if you have MS Win2k3 Server installed.
>>
>>I have Win2k Server that does not have some of the services referenced in
>>the Install Guide and earlier versions of some of the other services. (ie.
>>IIS 5.0 instead of 6.0).
>>
>>I need FULL installation instructions to install Proj Server on a Win2k
>>server SP4 with IIS 5.0, MSDE Rel A, running on a Workgroup - Not a
>
> domain,
>
>>Not running Active Directory. I can supply additional current
>
> configuration
>
>>info as needed.
>>
>>I have installed MSDE and the install log indicated a successful install.
>
> I
>
>>allowed network protocols, specified mixed security mode, forced an
>
> instance
>
>>name (MSProject), and forced a strong password.
>>
>>I would like to get this completed this week.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Doug
>>
>>
>>
>
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