Linking Between Projects

[Sue C]

Are there any issues to consider when linking tasks between projects?
We are using Project Server and want to prevent any issues that might
pop up by virtue of the projects not being LAN or stand-alone, but
rather in Project Server.

Our specific circumstance would be a main (large) project that may have
out-branches when one project turns into two or more projects that
would have different paths/processes to take the project to completion.
This could happen far down the line of the project and would involve
the second project needing information from the first project to be
duplicated by linking into the second project.

 

[Dale Howard [MVP]]

Sue C --

You can certainly create a master project based on what you describe. My
best advice is "keep it simple" as far as task linkages between the projects
in the master project. The more complicated you make your cross-project
dependencies, the more difficult it becomes should you ever get a circular
reference error in the master project. Focus on the hard logic dependencies
between the subprojects and set them only where necessary. Hope this helps.

 

[Marc Schoeni]

Sue,

Maybe you also want to have a look at a new feature with Project Server 2007
called 'Deliverables'. For each project the PM can define certain
deliverables that can then be linked into other projects or master projects
to manage dependencies.

See the official product guide for more information:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/projectserver/HA102039781033.aspx

Marc S.
MCP for EPM
www.diventis.ch
www.msepm.blogspot.com

 

[Sue C]

Thanks Dale & Mark. As always, 'preciate the help.

Sue