Setting up Backups in Project Server 2013

Today we are looking at how to take backups of item level objects through administrative backup in Project Server 2013. You will also learn the difference between Project Server 2010 and 2013 when it comes to where the backup settings are. Thanks for watching! Please feel free to leave comments below or check out our Read more about Setting up Backups in Project Server 2013[…]

How to update the Status Manager of an Enterprise Project when using Project Server 2013/Project Online/PPM

To change the Status Manager in your Enterprise Project Schedule you must first change the Project Owner in Project Web Access (PWA). In order to change the Owner of an enterprise project, the Project Owner or someone with edit access to the project schedule will need to log into Project Web Access (PWA) and update the Owner Read more about How to update the Status Manager of an Enterprise Project when using Project Server 2013/Project Online/PPM[…]

EPMA Continues to Attract Industry Best Talent

EPMA, one of the nation’s most innovative and leading Project and Portfolio Management consulting firms, announced today their newest team member, Sharon Martinez as Director of Business Development. In this role, she will be responsible for identifying revenue-generating opportunities, as well as developing and implementing a comprehensive internal business plan to increase revenues and profits. Read more about EPMA Continues to Attract Industry Best Talent[…]

Key Steps Every Company Should Know When Launching a PMO (Part 3)

In the first two parts of this series I discussed when establishing a PMO within an organization, the team must first  Plan the Transition to bring project management methodologies and practices into the company and then Create a PMO Governance. This time I will discuss the third out of seven steps: Step 3 – Identify and Develop Project Managers A Read more about Key Steps Every Company Should Know When Launching a PMO (Part 3)[…]

Microsoft Project Vs Microsoft Excel

Imagine you’re having your dream house built and you’re very excited to see how far along the builders have come so you decide to check on the progress.  You arrive onsite, two weeks into the project, and you see a bunch of people busily working.  You ask the foreman how things are going he responds Read more about Microsoft Project Vs Microsoft Excel[…]

Specialists Cure COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Software)

Let’s be honest folks our customers like it simple and when you’re talking about anything in today’s technological world it doesn’t get simpler then COTS software. (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Software) Can you really blame them for wanting it that way? Buying the latest version of project management software at Best Buy is a heck of a lot Read more about Specialists Cure COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf Software)[…]

Five Ways To Insert Tasks In MS Project

Inserting tasks in Microsoft Project is fairly easy, have you ever wanted to quickly insert a new task within an existing task list in your project plan? Here are five different ways to insert a new task. Typing at the top row of a blank project schedule and pressing Enter automatically adds a new task, another way is clicking Read more about Five Ways To Insert Tasks In MS Project[…]

Assigning Cost Resources Bug

A known bug has been found when a user follows the recommended practice of assigning a ‘Cost’ Resource to a summary task. When using the ‘Assign Resources’ dialogue if you specify the cost then click ‘Assign’ the cost will go to $0.00. In the scenario below I selected the cost resource, specified $3000.00 then pressed Read more about Assigning Cost Resources Bug[…]