Best Practices

An EPM application, such as Microsoft Office Project Server 2003, is a complex system that consists of not only the technical components but also the tight integration of business processes and tools. It is important to

• Understand the architecture and components of Microsoft Project 2003.

• Plan your EPM implementation based on the business processes of your organization and the capability of the system.

• Get familiar with the Microsoft Project Server 2003 Administrator's Guide to understand the various implications of the system.

• Consider all Microsoft Project 2003 components and choose the appropriate implementation of those components based on your organization's needs.

• Take time to learn, plan, and manage your EPM application to provide a successful tool that will assist you in enforcing your organization's standards and support your entire project portfolio.