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Microsoft Project (MSP)

Author: Jovan Varga

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What is Microsoft Project?

Microsoft Project (or MSP) is a projectmanagement software program

It is designed to assist project managers in:

developing plans

assigning resources to tasks

tracking progress

managing budgets

analyzing workloads

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Short History of MSP

The first version ofMicrosoft Project wasreleased for DOS in1984 by a companyworking for Microsoft

Microsoft bought allrights to the software in1985

During 1980s couple ofversions for DOS werereleased

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Short History of MSP

The first Windowsversion in 1990

During 1990s there

were also versionsfor Mac

The latest versionfor Windows isMicrosoft OfficeProject 2007

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Feature Description

Project creates budgets based onassignment work and resource rates

Resources people, equipment andmaterials

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Feature Description

Resources can be sharedbetween projects using ashared resource pool

Each resource can have itsown calendar

Limitation - MS Project

presumes additional physicalraw materials are alwaysavailable without limit

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MSP Offers

Robust management tools with the rightblend of:

Usability

Power

Flexibility

Thats why you can manage projects moreefficiently and effectively.

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MSP Offers

MSP enables you to stay informed andcontrol:

Project work

Schedules

Finances

And to keep project teams aligned

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The Project Map

The Project Map canhelp you accomplishyour project goals by

using the acceptedstandards andpractices of projectmanagement

methodology

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The Project Map

The Project Map outlines the three phasesof the project life cycle:

Build a plan

Track and manage a project

Close a project

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Build a Plan Activities

Define a project

Plan project activities

Plan for a procure resourcesPlan project costs

Plan for quality and risks

Plan communication and securityOptimize a project plan

Print and distribute project information

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Track and Manage a ProjectActivities

Track progress

Manage a schedule

Manage resourcesManage costs

Manage risks

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Close a Project Activity

Review final project information

Each one of project phases activities has its own

goals

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Enhancements

Microsoft Projects capabilities wereextended with the introduction of:

Microsoft Office Project Server

Microsoft Project Web Access

Also, newer versions provide for cross-functionality with products like:

PowerPoint

Visio

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