Include Project Server in your SharePoint Admin Skillset

Rolly Perreaux, PMP, MVP

Publisher & CEOMVP-Press Inc.

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Project Server 2010 Requirements

HardwareSame as SharePoint Server 2010

SoftwareSame as SharePoint Server 2010

NetworkingSame as SharePoint Server 2010

Project Server 2010 is just an Application on SharePoint

Project Server Clients

SQL Server

PWA Server

Project Server 2010

Client Tier

Application Tier

Database Tier

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Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010

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Microsoft SharePointServer 2010

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Logical Architecture

Required Service Applications

Minimal services for a Project Server 2010 server farm:Project Service Application (to host Project Web App instances)Excel Services (Used for Reporting)PerformancePoint Service (Used for Reporting)Secure Store Service (Used for Reporting)State Service (Used for Charting)

NOTE: Using the Farm Configuration Wizard enables all available servicesPerformance consideration: only enable necessary services in Production to fulfill requirements

Create a Web Application

Create Project Web App Service Application

Create PWA Instance

Create PWA Instance (part 1)

Create PWA Instance (part 2)

Launch PWA

Single Project & SharePoint Server FarmPros and ConsAdvantages

Server ConsolidationAdministration and Maintenance

Single software update plan

Leverage high availability

DisadvantagesSoftware UpdatesAdditional training required for SharePoint Administrator(s)Additional Licenses Required

Separate Project & SharePoint Server FarmPros and ConsAdvantages

No dependency on the Intranet farm’s availabilityChange Management / Security IsolationLeverage the same SQL Server as the other Farm

DisadvantagesAdditional Administrative Tasks

Applying and testing patches on two farms versus one

Content Management and GovernanceProject Server’s SharePoint content cannot be stored on other farm

Greater costAdditional hardware / software license

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