TPG TechNews for MS Project Server Solutions
Important tips and tricks for Microsoft EPM
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TPG TechNews #3:
Installation of the Project Server 2010 / Do’s and Don’ts
In this issue of our newsletter we’re providing you with a brief overview of the key steps you’ll need to take when installing Microsoft Project Server Version 2010. Along with a few tips and tricks that will help you make the installation a success, you’ll also learn about a few things you should definitely avoid!
To install Microsoft Project Server 2010, you’ll need ...
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TPG TechNews #2:
Selecting the right software for Microsoft EPM 2010
In this TPG TechNews, you will find a brief overview of installation and the software licenses necessary for such a system.
Coordinating the rollout of Microsoft EPM or the switchover to a different version is very complex, since many business units are affected: IT for technical aspects (hardware, software, installation, upgrade, rollout), project management for all specialized queries and processes, executive staff for defining the objectives of the rollout or upgrade, and, of course, the end users.
General planning is the key to success. Do not start the project until the planning is done and all essential questions have been answered. Here is an excerpt of the questions for planning the right installation: ...
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TPG TechNews #1:
Choosing the right hardware for Microsoft EPM 2010
A Microsoft EPM system is comprised of an SQL database server (versions 2005, 2008 or 2008 R2) and an application server which will be used to run the application level of Microsoft Project Server 2010.
It is fundamentally possible to run the EPM system on virtual servers. Various architecture scenarios are available and the one you choose will depend on the number of end users involved and the levels of resilience and performance you require.
We have based the following examples on what’s known as the “two server scenario” which covers about 80% of use cases. Depending on the server’s performance, up to 1000 users can work on the system with no problem.
You can use physical or virtual servers to run your Microsoft EPM System. With virtuals, however, performance is very dependent on the host systems. You can also choose a mixed architecture in which ...
