Project Server -- Subproject/Access Question

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Bert Crocker

My company has used Microsoft Project for years now. Most of our installed
base is Project 2000, though Project 2002 is available to us as well. I had
used subprojects quite successfully in Project 98, but when I setup a new
program on Project 2000 (around 40 subprojects w/around 10000 tasks), I had
nothing but trouble with the database continuously crashing or not being
able to calculate.

I am hoping that possibly Project Server handles subprojects or selective
accessibility much better (i.e. works) than what I experienced with Project
2000. Is there anyone out there with experience that could help me
determine if Server might resolve my subproject issues. I must identify a
solution that will allow multiuser accessibility .

Thanks . . .
 
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Dale Howard [MVP]

Bert --

Depending on how you are actually using the master projects, Project Server
2003 might eliminate your need for master projects entirely. You could
specify the program for each project in the system using a custom enterprise
Project field or outline code and then group by each program in the Project
Center page in PWA and see your totals for each program. If you need to set
cross-project dependencies between projects, you can open a temporary master
project in Microsoft Project from the Project Center page in PWA, set the
dependencies, and then save only the subprojects. I think you would find
Project Server 2003 a much more stable platform for the purposes you seek in
managing your projects.

Just a thought. Perhaps the others will have some ideas for you also.
 
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Bert Crocker

Dale,

Thanks for your inputs -- not sure that I entirely follow you since I have
never used server before, but it certainly does sound as if it is something
that I should explore.

Thanks . . .
 
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