Are you still working with Project Server 2016 or older? In this case, you should consider the migration to a newer version such as Microsoft Project Server 2019, Microsoft Project Server Subscription Edition or Project Online in the cloud as soon as possible. The mainstream support for the following Microsoft Project releases has come to an end:
(Source: Microsoft product lifecycle)
Mainstream support includes the provision of bug fixes and product enhancements for the above versions. Once this has expired, “Extended Support” is available if required. This extends the support for a further 5 years, but at a charge. For Project 2013, this is until April 2023.
We have learned from experience that Microsoft will not touch the code of the above releases. In case of problems, companies are told to install version 2019 or the latest Subscription Edition.
In case you are still working with Project Server 2010, you should definitely consider migrating to the version 2019 or Subscription Edition! And keep in mind: migration to version 2016, 2019 or Subscription Edition is only possible via version 2013 of MS Project Server.
Microsoft Project Server Subscription Edition is the eighth generation of the enterprise-wide Microsoft Project Management solution. Project Server functions have been seamlessly embedded in Microsoft SharePoint technology since the 2007 version. Multi-project management requires a very stable and powerful infrastructure based on programmability and scalability.
The 2019 version, the Microsoft Project Server Subscription Edition as well as Project Online come with some new functions in comparison to Version 2016 or earlier.
Migrating from Microsoft Project Server databases is a demanding task. It has to follow the right steps if you want your system to be up and running productively right afterwards and safeguard the quality of the data that has been transferred.
You will find that TPG The Project Group is a reliable partner for the migration of Microsoft Project Server systems. We have many years of experience in migrating Microsoft PPM systems. TPG’s migration approach has been designed with a structured implementation process in mind. It gives our customers the highest level of assurance that data quality will be maintained. It also ensures the most efficient implementation of the migration itself.
The development of TPG’s migration approach was based on the migration guidelines provided by Microsoft and completed by our specialists’ many years of practical experience. The method comprises seven phases: planning; requirement analysis; system setup; test migration; pilot migration, production migration; and operation / further development. Click here to download the detailed PDF on our TPG Migration Method.
The following video shows what the current version of Microsoft Project Server 2019 can do and how the migration to it or Project Online works.
Download
