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50558: Microsoft Project Server 2010 Technical with SharePoint 2010 Course Description
Project Server implementers taking this intensive 5-day hands-on course learn how to properly install SharePoint Server and Project Server 2010, prepare the system for configuration, and configure and maintain Project Server 2010 using both Project Professional 2010 and the Project Web App interface. Administrators also learn how to perform common SharePoint administrative tasks, how to manage the integration points between Project Server 2010 and SharePoint Server 2010, and how to configure project collaboration sites and business intelligence features. Learn from instructors who have real-world experience in deploying Project Server across many industries. Intended Audience for the 50558: Microsoft Project Server 2010 Technical with SharePoint 2010 Course- We have designed the course for technical Project Server implementers, and we tailored it to the business application owner who serves as the organization primary or backup business application administrator.
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50558: Microsoft Project Server 2010 Technical with SharePoint 2010 Course Objectives
- Understand Project Server terminology and core system components
- Describe the project communication life cycle used with Project Server
- Understand the administration interface in Project Web App
- Create a Project Server login account in Project Professional 2010
- Configure custom enterprise fields, Lookup Tables, and calendars
- Configure the Project Server demand and lifecycle management features
- Add resources to the Enterprise Resource Pool
- Specify the initial configuration options for Project Server
- Configure time and task tracking settings
- Configure Project Server security using Groups and Categories
- Import enterprise templates and existing projects into Project Server
- Build OLAP Cube and resource availability information
- Create custom views in both Project Web App and Project Professional 2010
- Manage Microsoft SharePoint Server and Project Sites
- Modify Project Web App pages and create new Project Site templates
- Configure Business Intelligence features and build custom Excel-based reports and interactive dashboards
- Manage the Project Server database
- Understand the Project Server technology stack and installation types
- Understand hardware and software requirements
- Install SharePoint Server 2010 and Project Server 2010
- Configure necessary SharePoint farm components for Project Server
- Create instances of Project Web App
- Configure SQL Server Analysis Services for OLAP functionality
- Understand the process of migrating data from Project Server 2007
- Perform Project Server monitoring and troubleshooting
- Perform common SharePoint administrative tasks
- Pass the 70-177 MCTS exam
50558: Microsoft Project Server 2010 Technical with SharePoint 2010 Course Outline
- Introduction and Project Server Overview
- Project Management Overview
- Project Server 2010 Overview
- Project Server Communication Cycle
- Installation Overview
- Understanding the Project Web App Interface
- Exploring Tools for Configuration
- Exploring the Project Web App User Interface
- Using the Site Actions Menu
- Using the Browse Tab and Personal Settings
- Logging into Project Web App from another Workstation
- Using the Quick Launch Menu
- Using Ribbon Menus
- Exploring the Approval Center
- Understanding Workflow Approvals
- Using the Tasks Page
- Using the Timesheet Page
- Exploring the Resource Center
- Understanding Resource Assignments and Resource Availability
- Understanding the Driver Library and Driver Prioritization
- Understanding Portfolio Analyses
- Manipulating and Printing the Date Grid
- Exporting the Data Grid to Excel
- Understanding the Administration Interface
- Creating System Metadata and Calendars
- Understanding Metadata Changes: Departments, Project Types, Business Drivers
- Understanding and Creating Custom Enterprise Fields
- Understanding Built-in Fields and Lookup Tables
- Understanding the Resource Breakdown Structure
- Exploring the Health Lookup Table
- Understanding Fields Controlled by Workflow
- Understanding and Creating a Custom Field with Formula
- Understanding Rollup Methods
- Deleting a Custom Field
- Synchronizing Working Time with Project Options
- Importing a Base Calendar
- Configuring Lifecycle Management
- Understanding Lifecycle Management
- Understanding Demand Management
- Understanding Decision Management
- Understanding Project Types
- Understanding Departments
- Understanding Phases and Stages
- Understanding Project Detail Pages
- Understanding Lifecycle Configuration Process
- Understanding a Proposal Lifecycle
- Understanding the Project Strategic Impact Web Part
- Configuring Workflow Phases
- How to Create Enterprise Templates
- How to Adapt a Workflow for your Needs
- How to Configure Project Workflow Settings
- Building and Managing the Enterprise Resource Pool
- Enterprise Resource Pool Overview
- Understanding Enterprise vs. Local Resources
- Understanding Enterprise Resource Types
- How to Edit Resources using Project Professional 2010
- Understanding Booking Types
- How to Change Working Time
- How to Enter Nonworking Time
- How to Enter Cost Information
- Understanding Generic Resources
- How to Create Material Resources
- Understanding and Using Cost Resources
- Understanding Team Resources
- Using Project Web App to Create an Enterprise Resource
- How to Set Assignment Attributes Option
- How to Add a Resource to a Team
- How to Bulk Edit Enterprise Resources
- How to Batch Edit Enterprise Resources
- Using Active Directory Synchronization
- How to Add Resources from the Active Directory
- How to Deactivate an Enterprise Resource
- Initial Project Server Configuration
- Understand Recommended Order for Configuring Project Server 2010
- Using the Additional Server Settings Page
- Using Project Server 2007 Compatibility Mode
- Using Enterprise Settings
- Using Currency Settings
- Using Resource Capacity Settings
- Using the Resource Plan Work Day Section
- Understanding Exchange Server Details
- How to Set Task Mode Settings
- How to Configure Exchange Server Synch
- Understanding and Using Alerts and Reminders
- How to Set Options for the OLAP Cube
- How to Delete an Existing OLAP Database
- How to Configure Event Handlers
- Configuring Time and Task Tracking
- Understanding Time and Task Tracking Entities
- How to Configure Project Server 2010 for Tracking
- Understanding Timesheet Options
- Understanding Single Entry and Double Entry Modes
- How to Disable Timesheet Functionality
- How to Set the Task Tracking Method
- How to use Percent Complete Method
- Using Actual Work Done and Work Remaining Methods
- Set Up the Timesheet Page
- Configuring Project Server Security
- Understanding Organizational Permissions
- Understanding Project Web App Permissions
- Understanding Users vs. Resources
- Understanding Groups and Categories
- Overview of Permissions
- How to Manage Security
- How to use the Add or Edit Category Page
- Recommended Settings for Configuring a Security Category
- How to Delete a Group
- How to Delete a Category
- Using and Managing Security Templates
- Managing Active Directory Synch for Groups
- Building the Project Environment
- Changing the Status Manager
- Creating and Managing Views
- Eleven types of Project Web App views
- Creating Gantt Chart formats
- Creating Grouping Formats
- Creating Views in Project Web App
- Anatomy of Project Web App views
- Managing Project Web App views
- Other Types of PWA Views
- Deleting a View
- Understanding Project Client Views
- Working with the Enterprise Global File
- Adding Views to the Enterprise Global
- Using the 4-Step Method to Create a New View
- Creating Useful Enterprise Views
- Managing Project Sites
- Introducing SharePoint
- Project Site Provisioning Process
- SharePoint Content Types
- SharePoint Architecture
- SharePoint Storage Hierarchy
- SharePoint Administration
- SharePoint Security
- Project Server to SharePoint Synchronization
- SharePoint Templates and Features
- Project Sites Toolbar Options
- Bulk Update Project Sites
- Customizing Project Sites
- Configuring Business Intelligence and Reporting
- Business Intelligence The What
- Business Intelligence The Why
- Business Intelligence The How
- Analytical Tools
- Traditional vs. Periodic Reporting
- Reporting Architecture Overview
- Relational Database vs. OLAP
- Key Terms
- OLAP Cube Categories
- Business Intelligence Delivery Methods
- Business Intelligence and Reporting
- Primary Microsoft Business Intelligence Tools
- Microsoft SharePoint Excel Services Overview
- Working with Built-in Microsoft Excel Reports
- Sample Reports
- Project Key Performance Indicators
- Dashboard Best Practices
- Dashboard Development Process
- Installing Project Server 2010
- Understanding the WFE/App Server Installation Process
- Installation Overview
- Minimum Hardware Requirements
- Minimum Software Requirements
- Understanding Service Accounts
- How to Create Domain Global Groups for Reporting
- Understanding Software Prerequisites
- Creating Service App Manually
- Post-Installation Configuration
- Understanding the New Service Application Model
- Understanding Service Applications and their Benefits
- Understanding Service Application Proxy and Proxy Groups
- How to Configure Excel Services
- How to Configure the Secure Store Service Application
- How to Configure the Cube Building Service
- Understanding Optional SQL Server Enhancements
- Configuring your New Instance
- Understanding the New Excel Services Application
- Pointing Data Connections to the New Secure Store Target Application
- Using PSCONFIG
- Upgrading and Migrating to Project Server 2010
- Technical and Non-Technical Considerations for Upgrading
- Planning for Project Client Coexistence
- Relinking Project Sites
- Migrating Project Portfolio 2007
- Managing Project Server Day to Day
- Performing Database Management through PWA
- Deleting an Enterprise Resource
- Deleting Status Report Responses
- Deleting Timesheets
- Deleting User Delegates
- Performing Manual Admin Backups
- Using Administrative Restore
- Changing or Restarting Workflows
- Configuring and Managing the Queue
- Understanding the Queue Process
- Understanding Queue Optimization
- Understanding Job States
- Managing Queue Jobs Page
- Troubleshooting the Queue
- Configuring the Queue
- Monitoring Project Server Licenses
- Working with Unified Logging Service
- Using the Reliability and Performance Monitor
- SQL Server 2008 Maintenance Plan
- Enabling SharePoint Developer Dashboard
- Using PSCONFIG
- Using SharePoint Health Analyzer
- Adjusting Active Cache Settings
- Cleaning Up the Local Cache
- Resolving Local Cache Corruption
- SharePoint Farm Backup and Recovery
- Backing Up Site Collections
- Backing Up Sites and Lists
- Unattached Content Database Data Recovery
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