55115 - Planning, Deploying and Managing Microsoft Project Server 2013

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Module 1: Overview of Project Server 2013

What’s New in Project Server 2013

 Project Online in Office 365

 SharePoint Permission Mode

 Database Consolidation

 My Tasks: All Tasks in One Location

 Improvements in Exchange Integration

 Other Improvements

Understanding Project Server 2013 Architecture

 Logical Architecture

 Physical Architecture

 Client Applications

 SharePoint Server

 Microsoft SQL Server

 Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services

Understanding Physical Configurations

 Non-Redundant Configurations

 High Availability Configurations

 Network Load Balancing

 Failover Clustering

 Database Mirroring / Log Shipping

 SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups

System Requirements

 Requirements for Project Professional 2013

 Requirements for Project Web App for Clients

 Requirements for Web Front-End and Application Server

Module 2: Installing and Configuring Prerequisites

Creating Service Accounts

 Overview of Service Accounts

 Creating Service Accounts

 Creating Security Groups

Configuring SQL Server

 Install Required SQL Server Features

 Configure SQL Services

 Configure Collation Settings

 Determine Authentication Mode

 Configure SQL Server for Project Server 2013

 Configure Windows Firewall Settings

Installing SharePoint Software Prerequisites

 SharePoint 2013 Products Preparation Tool

 Manual Installation of Prerequisite Software

Lab : Create Security Groups

Create Service Accounts

Create Security Groups

Add SharePoint Service Account to SQL Server

Add Inbound Rule using Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

Add Inbound Rules using Netsh Advfirewall

Verify the Prerequisite Software and Services

Lab : Creating Service Accounts

Create Service Accounts

Create Security Groups

Add SharePoint Service Account to SQL Server

Add Inbound Rule using Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

Add Inbound Rules using Netsh Advfirewall

Verify the Prerequisite Software and Services

Lab : Verify Prerequisite Software and Services

Create Service Accounts

Create Security Groups

Add SharePoint Service Account to SQL Server

Add Inbound Rule using Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

Add Inbound Rules using Netsh Advfirewall

Verify the Prerequisite Software and Services

Module 3: Deploying and Configuring SharePoint and Project Server 2013

Installing SharePoint and Project Server Software

 SharePoint Setup Program

 Standalone Installation

 Farm Installation

 Project Server Setup Program

Configuring SharePoint Server 2013

 SharePoint 2013 Products Configuration Wizard

 Running the Farm Configuration Wizard

 Manually Configuring SharePoint Services

 Configuring a Multi-Server Farm

Deploying Project Web App

 Overview of Sites and Site Collections

 Creating a Web Application

Lab : Installing SharePoint and Project Server Software

Install the SharePoint Server 2013 Setup Files

Install the Project Server 2013 Setup Files

Run the SharePoint 2013 Products Configuration Wizard

Run the Farm Configuration Wizard

Create the Web Application for the PWA Instance

Create the Project Web App Instance

Lab : Configuring SharePoint Server 2013

Install the SharePoint Server 2013 Setup Files

Install the Project Server 2013 Setup Files

Run the SharePoint 2013 Products Configuration Wizard

Run the Farm Configuration Wizard

Create the Web Application for the PWA Instance

Create the Project Web App Instance

Lab : Deploying Project Web App

Install the SharePoint Server 2013 Setup Files

Install the Project Server 2013 Setup Files

Run the SharePoint 2013 Products Configuration Wizard

Run the Farm Configuration Wizard

Create the Web Application for the PWA Instance

Create the Project Web App Instance

Module 4: Configuring Project Server Clients

Configuring Project Professional 2013

 Overview of Microsoft Project 2013

 Installing Microsoft Project Professional 2013

 Difference between Authentication and Authorization

 Creating a Project Server Authentication Profile

 Logging on to Project Server

 Managing Local Project Cache

Using Project Web App

 Logging on to Project Web App using Internet Explorer

 Adding the Project Web App Site to Trusted Sites Zone

 Using the Running as a Different User Option

 Supported 3rd Party Web Browsers

Lab : Using Project Web App

Create a Project Server Authentication Profile

Reconfigure Local Cache Settings

Add the Project Web App Site to Trusted Sites Zone

Use the Run as Different User Option

Lab : Configuring Project Professional 2013

Create a Project Server Authentication Profile

Reconfigure Local Cache Settings

Add the Project Web App Site to Trusted Sites Zone

Use the Run as Different User Option

Module 5: Configuring Project Server

Configuring Fiscal Periods

 Configuring Time Reporting Periods

 Creating Line Classifications

 Configuring Timesheet Settings and Defaults

 Configuring Administrative Time

 Configuring Task Settings and Display

 Manage Timesheets

 Timesheet Manager

Configuring Operational Policies

 Configuring Additional Server Settings

 Active Directory Enterprise Resource Pool Synchronization

 Configuring Connected SharePoint Sites

Importing Resources and Project Plans

 Overview of Importing Data

 Importing Resources to Enterprise

 Importing Projects to Enterprise

Lab : Configuring Time and Task Management Settings

Configure Financial Periods

Configure Time Reporting Periods

Create a Line Classification

Configure Timesheet Settings and Defaults

Create Categories for Administrative Time

Configure Task Settings and Display

Configure Additional Server Settings

Configure Enterprise Resource Pool Synchronization

Import Resources

Import Projects

Lab : Configure Task Settings and Display

Configure Financial Periods

Configure Time Reporting Periods

Create a Line Classification

Configure Timesheet Settings and Defaults

Create Categories for Administrative Time

Configure Task Settings and Display

Configure Additional Server Settings

Configure Enterprise Resource Pool Synchronization

Import Resources

Import Projects

Lab : Importing Resources and Projects

Configure Financial Periods

Configure Time Reporting Periods

Create a Line Classification

Configure Timesheet Settings and Defaults

Create Categories for Administrative Time

Configure Task Settings and Display

Configure Additional Server Settings

Configure Enterprise Resource Pool Synchronization

Import Resources

Import Projects

Module 6: Managing Project Server Security

Overview of Project Server Security

 Understanding Permission Modes

 Security Workflow – SharePoint Permission Mode

 Security Workflow – Project Server Permission Mode

SharePoint Security Permissions

 Default SharePoint Groups

 Adding Users to SharePoint Groups for PWA

 Switching Permission Mode

Project Server Security Permissions

 Project Server Security Permissions

 Global Permissions

 Category Permissions

 Category Dynamics Rules

 Security Templates

Creating Project Server Security Principals

 Creating Project Server Users

 Understanding Project Server Groups

 Creating Project Server Groups

 Understanding Project Server Categories

 Creating Project Server Categories

Lab : Working with SharePoint Security Permissions

Add Active Directory Groups to SharePoint Groups

Test User Access

Switch to Project Server Permission Mode

Create a Security Template for the PMO

Modify the Project Manager’s Default Security Template

Create a Project Server User Account

Create a Project Server Group

Apply a Security Template to a Project Server Group

Create a Project Server Category

Apply a Security Template to a Project Server Category

Lab : Creating Security Templates

Add Active Directory Groups to SharePoint Groups

Test User Access

Switch to Project Server Permission Mode

Create a Security Template for the PMO

Modify the Project Manager’s Default Security Template

Create a Project Server User Account

Create a Project Server Group

Apply a Security Template to a Project Server Group

Create a Project Server Category

Apply a Security Template to a Project Server Category

Lab : Working with Project Server Security Principals

Add Active Directory Groups to SharePoint Groups

Test User Access

Switch to Project Server Permission Mode

Create a Security Template for the PMO

Modify the Project Manager’s Default Security Template

Create a Project Server User Account

Create a Project Server Group

Apply a Security Template to a Project Server Group

Create a Project Server Category

Apply a Security Template to a Project Server Category

Module 7: Configuring Enterprise Data Settings

Configuring Enterprise Custom Fields

 Overview of Custom Fields

 Enterprise Custom Fields

 Creating Enterprise Custom Fields

 Creating Lookup Tables

 Preconfigured Enterprise Custom Fields

Configuring Enterprise Objects

 Resource Breakdown Structure

 Security Rules and the Resource Breakdown Structure

 Configuring Enterprise Calendars

 Configuring the Enterprise Global Template

Lab : Configuring Enterprise Custom Fields

Create a Custom Enterprise Lookup Table

Create Custom Enterprise Fields

Restore Custom Fields and Lookup Tables

Test the Resource Breakdown Structure

Modify the Standard Enterprise Calendar

Create a New Enterprise Calendar

Customize the Enterprise Global Template

Lab : Configuring Enterprise Objects

Create a Custom Enterprise Lookup Table

Create Custom Enterprise Fields

Restore Custom Fields and Lookup Tables

Test the Resource Breakdown Structure

Modify the Standard Enterprise Calendar

Create a New Enterprise Calendar

Customize the Enterprise Global Template

Module 8: Configuring the Business Intelligence Center

Configuring Project Web App Reporting

 Configuring Prerequisites

 Configuring SQL Server

 Configuring Excel Services

 Configuring Secure Store Service

Configuring OLAP Cubes for Project Web App

 Overview of OLAP Cubes

 How Project Server Creates OLAP Cubes

 Requirements for SQL Server Analysis Services

 Configuring the OLAP Database Configuration

Lab : Configuring Project Web App Reporting

Configure Prerequisites

Configure SQL Server

Configure Excel Services

Configure Secure Store Service

Test Sample Reports

Adding Service Accounts to MSAS Local Group

Create SQL Login and Grand Access to ProjectWebApp Database

Add the Server Role Member to Analysis Services

Configure and Build the OLAP Database

Grant Access to the OLAP Cube Database

Lab : Configuring OLAP Cubes for Project Web App

Configure Prerequisites

Configure SQL Server

Configure Excel Services

Configure Secure Store Service

Test Sample Reports

Adding Service Accounts to MSAS Local Group

Create SQL Login and Grand Access to ProjectWebApp Database

Add the Server Role Member to Analysis Services

Configure and Build the OLAP Database

Grant Access to the OLAP Cube Database

Module 9: Customizing Project Sites

Working with Project Sites and Elements

 Working with Risks

 Working with Issues

 Working with Document Libraries

 Working with Deliverables

 Understanding Project Site Permissions

 Configuring Project Site Provisioning Settings

Creating a Custom Project Site Template

 Customizing the Project Site

 Adding Web Parts to a Project Site

 Adding SharePoint Apps

 Saving the Project Site as a SharePoint Template

 Changing the Default Project Site Template

Lab : Configuring Project Site Provisioning

Modify Project Site Provisioning Settings

Create and Publish a Temporary Project

Change the Logo on the Home Page

Import a Spreadsheet to a SharePoint List

Add Template Files to the Document Library

Add a New Navigation Link

Save the Project Site as a Site Template

Change the Default Project Site Template

Lab : Creating a Custom Project Site Template

Modify Project Site Provisioning Settings

Create and Publish a Temporary Project

Change the Logo on the Home Page

Import a Spreadsheet to a SharePoint List

Add Template Files to the Document Library

Add a New Navigation Link

Save the Project Site as a Site Template

Change the Default Project Site Template

Module 10: Project Server Administration

Working with Administration Tools

 SharePoint Developer Dashboard

 Project Server Log Level Manager

 Health Analyzer

 Diagnostic Logs

 Best Practices with Diagnostic Logs

Managing Queue Jobs and Enterprise Objects

 Managing Queue Jobs

 Deleting Enterprise Objects

 Forcing Check-In of Enterprise Objects

 Backing Up and Restoring Project Server Data

Project Server Disaster Recovery

 Disaster Recovery using SharePoint Central Administration

 Backing Up a Database using SQL Server Management Studio

 Restoring a Database using SQL Server Management Studio

Lab : Working with Administration Tools

Enable SharePoint Developer Dashboard

Configure Project Server Log Level Manager

Configure SharePoint Health Analyzer

Configure Diagnostic Logging

Force Check-in of a Project

Delete a Project

Schedule a Backup of Enterprise Objects

Perform an Administrative Backup

Create a Shared Folder and Assign Permissions

Backup SharePoint Farm using Central Administration

Backup PWA Databases using SQL Server Management Studio

Lab : Working with Enterprise Objects

Enable SharePoint Developer Dashboard

Configure Project Server Log Level Manager

Configure SharePoint Health Analyzer

Configure Diagnostic Logging

Force Check-in of a Project

Delete a Project

Schedule a Backup of Enterprise Objects

Perform an Administrative Backup

Create a Shared Folder and Assign Permissions

Backup SharePoint Farm using Central Administration

Backup PWA Databases using SQL Server Management Studio

Lab : Backing up and Restoring Project Server Databases

Enable SharePoint Developer Dashboard

Configure Project Server Log Level Manager

Configure SharePoint Health Analyzer

Configure Diagnostic Logging

Force Check-in of a Project

Delete a Project

Schedule a Backup of Enterprise Objects

Perform an Administrative Backup

Create a Shared Folder and Assign Permissions

Backup SharePoint Farm using Central Administration

Backup PWA Databases using SQL Server Management Studio