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Nabil Shams
Recently I have been asked a question regarding Generic resources.
If there is multiple people of same designation, will the generic resource
be multiple or single to that designation. Why we create multiple generic
resources when there are multiple people for same designation?
Answer
If there are multiple resource , you have to create multiple generic
resources.
The reason of creating multiple generic resources is that each resource is
representing an actual resource and each generic resource is going to be
replaced by a single Actual resource in future. That’s the way how replace
resource feature works.
I think, rather than creating multiple generic resources, it would be better
if Microsoft Project Server have provided us with an option of single generic
resource for every designation and allow a counter with periods.
Like this.
Generic Resource Type.01
Generic Resource Type.02
Generic Resource Type.03
MOSS Consultant
EPM Consultant
IS Consultant
What would you do if you want 2 MOSS consultants ?
Answer:
MOSS Consultant.01
MOSS Consultant.02
Here 01,02 are just mere counters which will only be visible to project
managers.
Unfortunately Microsoft has taken a much easier path to differentiate
generic resources with Actual resources.
During Build Team option resource managers have the option to add generic
resources to the plan, where every generic resource is only limited to that
project. Right now, one generic resource of a project is affecting another
project which seems a bit odd to me.
Your comments are highly appreciated as I might be missing some key features
of project server while stating this idea.
If there is multiple people of same designation, will the generic resource
be multiple or single to that designation. Why we create multiple generic
resources when there are multiple people for same designation?
Answer
If there are multiple resource , you have to create multiple generic
resources.
The reason of creating multiple generic resources is that each resource is
representing an actual resource and each generic resource is going to be
replaced by a single Actual resource in future. That’s the way how replace
resource feature works.
I think, rather than creating multiple generic resources, it would be better
if Microsoft Project Server have provided us with an option of single generic
resource for every designation and allow a counter with periods.
Like this.
Generic Resource Type.01
Generic Resource Type.02
Generic Resource Type.03
MOSS Consultant
EPM Consultant
IS Consultant
What would you do if you want 2 MOSS consultants ?
Answer:
MOSS Consultant.01
MOSS Consultant.02
Here 01,02 are just mere counters which will only be visible to project
managers.
Unfortunately Microsoft has taken a much easier path to differentiate
generic resources with Actual resources.
During Build Team option resource managers have the option to add generic
resources to the plan, where every generic resource is only limited to that
project. Right now, one generic resource of a project is affecting another
project which seems a bit odd to me.
Your comments are highly appreciated as I might be missing some key features
of project server while stating this idea.