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Quickly Reset Permissions for User Accounts in Project Server

Background In a recent post in the Project Online General Questions and Answers user forum, a Project Server administrator asked us to confirm that the best practice for controlling permissions for a user is to add the user to one or more security Groups, as needed.  I answered his question in the affirmative; yes, the best Read more about Quickly Reset Permissions for User Accounts in Project Server[…]

Converting an Editable Subproject to Read-Only in a Program Schedule

Many of you use Microsoft Project and Project Server/Project Online/PPM to schedule projects within a program. When I schedule my projects that belong to a program, I like to create a Program Master Schedule. My Program Master Schedule is basically a shell that houses the Subproject links. The screen shot below displays an example of Read more about Converting an Editable Subproject to Read-Only in a Program Schedule[…]

Trivia Question Answer

We asked the trivia question: What was the very first conceptual vision that would eventually lead to the creation of Microsoft Project? Answer: The vision of Ron Bredehoeft, a former IBM System Engineer, was to capture and express the recipe and all preparation necessary to make an Eggs Benedict breakfast. That makes me hungry now… Read more about Trivia Question Answer[…]

Trivia Question

What was the very first conceptual vision that would eventually lead to the creation of Microsoft Project? Leave your answers in the comments below. Thanks for reading! Please feel free to leave comments below or check out our other blogs on Microsoft Project, Project Server, SharePoint and Project Management Methodology. Interested in how EPMA can help you Read more about Trivia Question[…]

Who Stole My Critical Path?

Recently, I received a call from one of our customers saying that she can’t see her critical path. This problem is quite common in complex schedules. In this blog I would like to share some quick troubleshooting techniques. The first thing that you can try is simply going to the “Format” tab and click on Read more about Who Stole My Critical Path?[…]

16 Easy Spring Projects to Boost Your Microsoft PPM Curb Appeal

Want to spruce up your Microsoft Project Server or Microsoft Project Online implementation and give it a bit more curb appeal? Here are some things you can do make your Microsoft PPM system look more appealing and useful to everyone using it: 1. Add your company or team logo to Project Web App (PWA) and Read more about 16 Easy Spring Projects to Boost Your Microsoft PPM Curb Appeal[…]

Trivia Question Answer

The trivia question was asked: When was the first version of Microsoft Project released for Windows? Answer: The first Windows version of Microsoft Project was released in 1990 as Version 1 for Windows. Thanks for reading! Please feel free to leave comments below or check out our other blogs on Microsoft Project, Project Server, SharePoint and Project Management Methodology. Interested in how Read more about Trivia Question Answer[…]

Trivia Question

When was the first version of Microsoft Project released for Windows? Leave your answers in the comments below. Thanks for reading! Please feel free to leave comments below or check out our other blogs on Microsoft Project, Project Server, SharePoint and Project Management Methodology. Interested in how EPMA can help you with your project schedules? Contact us Read more about Trivia Question[…]