Planning, Deploying and Managing Microsoft Project Server 2013

The goal of this training book is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively plan, deploy and administer Microsoft Project Server 2013.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This training book is intended for Administrators, Systems Engineers, PMO Managers, Project Managers, Consultants and other people responsible for the deployment and management of a Microsoft Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) Solution using Project Server 2013. COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Overview of Project Server 2013

Lesson 1: What's New in Project Server 2013?

Lesson 2: Understanding Project Server 2013 Architecture

Lesson 3: Understanding Physical Configurations

Lesson 4: System Requirements Module 2: Installing and Configuring Prerequisites

Lesson 1: Creating Service Accounts

Lesson 2: Configuring SQL Server

Lesson 3: Installing SharePoint Software Prerequisites Module 3: Deploying and Configuring SharePoint 2013

Lesson 1: Installing SharePoint and Project Server Software

Lesson 2: Configuring SharePoint Server 2013

Lesson 3: Deploying Project Web App Module 4: Configuring Project Server Clients

Lesson 1: Configuring Project Professional 2013

Lesson 2: Using Project Web App in a Web Browser Module 5: Configuring Project Server

Lesson 1: Configuring Time and Task Management Settings

Lesson 2: Configuring Operational Policies

Lesson 3: Importing Resources and Project Plans Module 6: Managing Project Server Security

Lesson 1: Overview of Project Server Security

Lesson 2: SharePoint Security Permissions

Lesson 3: Project Server Security Permissions

Lesson 4: Creating Project Server Security Entities Module 7: Configuring Enterprise Data Settings

Lesson 1: Configuring Enterprise Custom Fields

Lesson 2: Configuring Enterprise Objects Module 8: Configuring Business Intelligence Center

Lesson 1: Configuring Project Web App Reporting

Lesson 2: Configuring OLAP Cubes for Project Web App Module 9: Customizing Project Sites

Lesson 1: Working with Project Sites and Elements

Lesson 2: Creating a Custom Project Site Template Module 10: Project Server Administration

Lesson 1: Working with Administration Tools

Lesson 2: Managing Queue Jobs and Enterprise Objects

Lesson 3: Project Server Disaster Recovery

AT COMPLETION

After completing this training book, you will be able to:

- Plan a Microsoft PPM deployment.

- Configure SQL Server for SharePoint/Project Server 2013.

- Deploy SharePoint and Project Server 2013.

- Install and configure Project Server client software.

- Create enterprise custom fields.

- Configure and manage views and security.

- Configure and manage time and task management settings.

- Customize project sites.

- Import projects and resources.

- Work with Project Server Administration Tools.

- Backup and Restore Project Server 2013.

PREREQUISITES

You should have a working knowledge of the following:

- Microsoft Windows Server 20xx networking.

- Microsoft Project Professional.

- Basic project management concepts.

TRAINING FILES

Additional training files (PowerPoint slides, LabFiles and Hyper-V Build Guides) can be downloaded from our website at http: //www.learnmsproject.ca/support/training-files/