| |  | Copyright |
| | | About the Authors |
| | | | Lead Author |
| | | | Contributing Authors |
| | | | About the Technical Editor |
| | | Acknowledgments |
| | | We Want to Hear from You! |
| | | Introduction |
| | | | Why You Should Use This Book |
| | | | Why You Should Use Microsoft Project |
| | | | What's New in Microsoft Project 2003 |
| | | | How This Book Is Organized |
| | | | Special Features in This Book |
| | | Part I: Getting Started with Microsoft Project 2003 |
| | | | Chapter 1. The Power of Microsoft Project 2003 |
| | | | Exploring Project Management |
| | | | What Microsoft Project 2003 Can Do for You |
| | | | Some General, Common-Sense Guidelines for Project Managers |
| | | | A Checklist for Using Microsoft Project |
| | | | Project Management Scheduling Techniques |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | | Chapter 2. Learning the Basics of Microsoft Project |
| | | | Starting and Exiting Microsoft Project |
| | | | Exploring the Microsoft Project Window |
| | | | Using Learning Aids |
| | | | Introducing the Gantt Chart View |
| | | | Changing Views |
| | | | Scrolling and Selecting Data Fields |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | | Chapter 3. Setting Up a Project Document |
| | | | Supplying Information for a New Project |
| | | | Selecting the Environment Options |
| | | | Defining a Calendar of Working Time |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | | Chapter 4. Managing Project Files |
| | | | Saving and Protecting Files |
| | | | Creating and Using Templates |
| | | | Working with the Organizer and the Global File |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | Part II: Scheduling Tasks |
| | | | Chapter 5. Creating a Task List |
| | | | Approaching the Planning Process |
| | | | Entering Tasks in a Gantt Chart |
| | | | Understanding the Fields in the Task Table |
| | | | Entering Task Names |
| | | | Editing the Task List |
| | | | Using the Task Information Dialog Box to Edit Tasks |
| | | | Entering Task Duration |
| | | | Defining Milestones |
| | | | Using Recurring Tasks |
| | | | Attaching Notes to Tasks |
| | | | Attaching Hyperlinks to Tasks |
| | | | Using Other Views to Create Tasks |
| | | | Outlining the Task List |
| | | | Using Custom WBS Codes |
| | | | Using Custom Outline Numbers |
| | | | Printing the Project Task List |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | | Project Extras: Letting Project Calculate Duration |
| | | | Chapter 6. Entering Scheduling Requirements |
| | | | An Overview of Scheduling |
| | | | Understanding Dependency Links |
| | | | Entering Dependency Links |
| | | | Working with Task Constraints |
| | | | Entering Deadline Dates |
| | | | Splitting Tasks |
| | | | Creating and Using Task Calendars |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | | Project Extras |
| | | | Chapter 7. Viewing Your Schedule |
| | | | Working with the Gantt Chart View |
| | | | Adding Graphics and Text to Gantt Charts |
| | | | Working with the Calendar View |
| | | | Working with the Network Diagram View |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | Part III: Assigning Resources and Costs |
| | | | Chapter 8. Defining Resources and Costs |
| | | | Understanding How Project Uses Resources and Costs |
| | | | Understanding Resources and Costs |
| | | | Defining the Resource Pool |
| | | | Using the Resource Fields |
| | | | Setting the Automatically Add New Resources and Tasks Option |
| | | | Sorting Resources |
| | | | Grouping Resources |
| | | | Filtering Resources |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | | Chapter 9. Understanding Resource Scheduling |
| | | | Learning About Resource Scheduling |
| | | | Reviewing the Essential Components of Work Resource Assignments |
| | | | Understanding the Resource Assignment Fields |
| | | | Understanding the Work Formula |
| | | | Choosing the Task Type |
| | | | Understanding Effort-Driven Tasks |
| | | | Modifying Resource Assignments |
| | | | Understanding the Driver Resource Concept |
| | | | Calculating Task Duration with Multiple Resources Assigned |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | | Chapter 10. Assigning Resources and Costs to Tasks |
| | | | An Overview of Assigning Resources |
| | | | Selecting the Appropriate Task Settings |
| | | | Assigning Resources to Tasks |
| | | | Assigning Fixed Costs and Fixed Contract Fees |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | | Chapter 11. Resolving Resource Assignment Problems |
| | | | Understanding How Resource Overallocations Occur |
| | | | Identifying Resource Overallocations |
| | | | Strategies for Eliminating Resource Overallocations |
| | | | Eliminating Resource Overallocations Yourself |
| | | | Letting Project Level Overallocated Resources for You |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | Part IV: Reviewing and Distributing the Project |
| | | | Chapter 12. Reviewing the Project Plan |
| | | | Looking at the Big Picture |
| | | | Realigning the Plan |
| | | | Finalizing the Plan |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | | Chapter 13. Printing Views and Reports |
| | | | Using the Print Commands |
| | | | Changing the Printer Setup |
| | | | Using the Project Guide Toolbar |
| | | | Printing Views |
| | | | Printing Project's Predesigned Reports |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | Part V: Tracking and Analyzing Progress |
| | | | Chapter 14. Tracking Work on a Project |
| | | | An Overview of Tracking |
| | | | Using Project Guide for Tracking |
| | | | Working with Project Baselines |
| | | | Tracking a Project's Performance and Costs |
| | | | Chapter 15. Analyzing Progress and Revising the Schedule |
| | | | Project Management Overview |
| | | | Reviewing the Current Status of a Project |
| | | | Analyzing Performance with Earned Value Analysis |
| | | | Revising a Schedule to Complete on Time and on Budget |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | Part VI: Coordinating Projects and Sharing Data |
| | | | Chapter 16. Working with Multiple Projects |
| | | | Using the Window Commands |
| | | | Displaying Tasks from Different Files in the Same Window |
| | | | Creating Subprojects and Master Projects |
| | | | Creating Links Between Tasks in Separate Projects |
| | | | Sharing Resources Among Projects |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | | Chapter 17. Exporting and Importing Data with Other File Formats |
| | | | Exchanging Project Data with Other Applications |
| | | | File Formats Supported by Microsoft Project 2003 |
| | | | Importing Project 2003 Data from Other Project Management Applications |
| | | | Exporting Project 2003 Data to Older Versions of Microsoft Project |
| | | | Using the Import/Export Wizard |
| | | | Saving an Entire Project in a Database |
| | | | Exchanging Selected Parts of a Project with Other Formats |
| | | | Using Microsoft Project 2003 As an OLE DB Provider |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | | Chapter 18. Copying, Pasting, and Inserting Data with Other Applications |
| | | | Copying Selected Data Between Applications |
| | | | Linking Selected Data Between Applications |
| | | | Working with Objects |
| | | | Placing Objects into Microsoft Project |
| | | | Placing Project Objects into Other Applications |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | Part VII: Using and Customizing the Display |
| | | | Chapter 19. Using the Standard Views, Tables, Filters, and Groups |
| | | | Exploring the Standard Views |
| | | | Exploring the Standard Tables |
| | | | Exploring the Standard Filters |
| | | | Exploring the Standard Groups |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | | Chapter 20. Formatting Views |
| | | | Using the Common Format Options in the Standard Views |
| | | | Formatting the Gantt Chart View |
| | | | Formatting the Calendar View |
| | | | Formatting the Network Diagram View |
| | | | Formatting the Task and Resource Form Views |
| | | | Formatting the Resource Graph View |
| | | | Formatting the Resource Usage View |
| | | | Formatting the Task Usage View |
| | | | Formatting the Sheet Views |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | | Chapter 21. Customizing Views, Tables, Fields, Filters, and Groups |
| | | | Creating New Views |
| | | | Using and Creating Tables |
| | | | Customizing Fields |
| | | | Creating Custom Filters |
| | | | Creating Custom Filters with AutoFilter |
| | | | Creating Custom Groups |
| | | | Organizing Views and Other Custom Elements in Project Files |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | | Chapter 22. Using and Customizing the Standard Reports |
| | | | Understanding the Standard Reports |
| | | | Customizing Reports |
| | | | Creating Reports |
| | | | Using the Common Customization Controls |
| | | | Customizing Specific Report Types |
| | | | Saving and Sharing Custom Reports |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | | Chapter 23. Customizing Toolbars, Menus, and Forms |
| | | | Altering the Behavior of Personalized Menus and Toolbars |
| | | | Customizing Toolbars |
| | | | Customizing Menu Bars |
| | | | Customizing Forms |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | Part VIII: Using Project Server and Project Professional |
| | | | Chapter 24. Introduction to Microsoft Office Project Server 2003 |
| | | | Enterprise Project Management Using Microsoft Office Project Server 2003 |
| | | | System Architecture and Requirements |
| | | | Planning for Enterprise Information Sharing |
| | | | Planning for Global Settings |
| | | | Using Enterprise Global Settings |
| | | | Chapter 25. Enterprise Project Administration |
| | | | System Administration |
| | | | Project Web Access Administration |
| | | | Managing Views |
| | | | Building OLAP Cubes and Updating Resource Tables |
| | | | Managing Project Versions |
| | | | Database Administration and Management |
| | | | Project Professional Administration |
| | | | Managing the Enterprise Global Template |
| | | | Using Enterprise Outline Codes and Custom Fields |
| | | | Managing Enterprise Project and Resource Calendars |
| | | | Performing Enterprise Global Backup and Restore |
| | | | Importing Resources |
| | | | Importing Projects |
| | | | Chapter 26. Enterprise Project Management |
| | | | Using the Project Center Views |
| | | | Using Project Center Build Team |
| | | | Opening and Using Multiple Enterprise Projects |
| | | | Check-in Projects from Project Center |
| | | | Using Administrative Projects |
| | | | Analyzing Enterprise Projects |
| | | | Using Enterprise Templates |
| | | | Working with Enterprise Versions |
| | | | Working with Enterprise Project Codes |
| | | | Chapter 27. Enterprise Resource Management |
| | | | An Overview of Enterprise Resource Management |
| | | | Managing Enterprise Resources in Resource Center |
| | | | Creating Custom Enterprise Resource Outline Code |
| | | | Working with Enterprise Resources |
| | | | Chapter 28. Enterprise Collaboration |
| | | | Introduction to Enterprise Collaboration |
| | | | Using Project Web Access Tasks for Timesheets |
| | | | Updating and Revising Timesheets |
| | | | Using Project Status Reports |
| | | | Storing Project Artifact Documents |
| | | | Managing Risks |
| | | | Managing Issues |
| | | | Using Microsoft Outlook with Project Server 2003 |
| | | What's on the CD-ROM |
| | | | Windows Installation Instructions |
| | | Chapter 1. Publishing Projects on the Web |
| | | | An Overview of Project 2003's Internet Features |
| | | | Exporting Project Data to Web Pages |
| | | | Defining Import/Export Map HTML Options |
| | | | Modifying Project's HTML Templates |
| | | | Publishing Web Documents |
| | | | Troubleshooting |
| | | Chapter 2. Using Visual Basic with Project 2003 |
| | | | Why Use Visual Basic Macros? |
| | | | Getting Started with Visual Basic Macros |
| | | | Creating a Macro That Works in Different Situations |
| | | | Fixing a Macro |
| | | | The VBE |
| | | | Working with Tasks |
| | | | Debugging Code |
| | | | The TraceDependencies Macro |
| | | | Working with Other Applications |
| | | | Working with Events |
| | | | Working with Application-Level Events |
| | | | Getting Help |
| | | Chapter 3. Customizing and Administering Project Server Access |
| | | | Creating and Deleting Users from Project Server |
| | | | Managing User Groups |
| | | | Project Server User Security |
| | | | Using Categories to Control Access to Project Information |
| | | | Using Security Templates |
| | | | Authentication Options |
| | | | Creating Custom Views |
| | | | Setting Features Available on a Project Server |
| | | | Adding New Menu Choices |
| | | | Windows SharePoint Services |
| | | | Customize Microsoft Project Web Access |
