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lag

The time delay between the start or finish of an activity, and the start or finish of its successor(s).

late dates

The latest dates on which an activity can start or finish.

late finish

The last date on which an activity can end without causing delays in the project.

late start

The last date on which an activity can start without causing delays in the project.

lead time

An overlap between tasks that have a dependency.

load balancing

Evenly distributing a task or tasks across a number of days or a number of different resources.

macro

A means of automating complex operations within a software program.

master schedule

A summary schedule that identifies major activities and milestones within a project.

Microsoft Access

Microsoftís desktop database application; included as part of Microsoft Office.

Microsoft Excel

Microsoftís spreadsheet application; included as part of Microsoft Office.

Microsoft Outlook

A Microsoft program that combines e-mail management, contact management, and personal information management; included as part of Microsoft Office. (Do not confuse Microsoft Outlook with Microsoft Outlook Express, which is an e-mail-only program.)

Microsoft PowerPoint

A Microsoft application used to create presentations; included as part of Microsoft Office.

Microsoft Project

The most commonly used project management software from industry leader, Microsoft. The software is available in two versions: Project Standard and Project Professional.

Microsoft Project Central

The server-based component of Microsoft Project 2000; in Microsoft Project 2002, superseded by Microsoft Project Server.

Microsoft Project Server

Microsoftís software program that runs on a companyís network server, and enables the enterprise collaboration features of Project Professional.

Microsoft SQL Server

The enterprise database needed to utilize many of Project Serverís enterprise-related features.

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

Microsoftís network operating system required for the installation and operation of Microsoft Project Server.

Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoftís latest desktop operating system.

Microsoft Word

Microsoftís word processing application; included as part of Microsoft Office.

milestone

A significant event within a project.

mission statement

A brief summary, typically one or two sentences, that describes the background, purpose, and benefits of a project.



Mastering Microsoft Project 2002
Mastering Microsoft Project 2002
ISBN: 0782141471
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 241

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