All the database tables and stored procedures used by Project Server are stored here. This is the database application required for use with the This information is stored in a different database from Project Server and can be managed from within the Admin area of Project Web Access. Documents, risks, and issues can be accessed from the Documents, Risks, and Issues pages in Project Web Access or from the Collaborate menu in Project Professional. This application enables the document library, risks-tracking, and issues-tracking features of Project Web Access and Project Professional. Note For more information about using Project Web Access, see Chapter 21, "Managing Your Team Using Project Web Access." Administrators can set up and modify Project Server user accounts and settings. Managing stakeholders can view overall project information. Resource managers and team leads can maintain resource information and delegate tasks. Team members can work with their individual assigned task information and view overall project information.
Users log onto Project Web Access with a user name and password stored in Project Server. Project Web Access provides a Web interface to information stored in Project Server. This application is required for online workgroup project collaboration. The following applications are used along with Project Server: Most users connect to Project Server either directly through Project Professional 2003 or by using Project Web Access. Project Server is protected by a security layer that restricts access to only those authorized to send and receive data from the database. Project Server provides timesheet, reporting, collaboration, and analysis tools and stores this information in a database that includes global settings for Project Web Access and Project. In addition, your organization should commit resources to planning your enterprise project implementation in order to ensure that you get the maximum benefit from your Project Server deployment.
To properly install Project Server, you should have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and know how to configure your computer as an administrator.
If you want to store projects in a database, use Microsoft Office Project Web Access, or take advantage of enterprise project management and resource management features, you need to install Project Server and configure it for your organization.