THIS appendix includes a listing of web resources related to Microsoft Project 2010 and project management.
This information and links are all on the Microsoft Project 2010 Inside Out companion website at http://go.microsoft.com/FWLink/?Linkid=218006. Other resources are available on the companion website as well.
The following is a list of Microsoft websites that can provide further assistance and information in your work with Project 2010.
Project 2010 Version Comparison
www.microsoft.com/project/en/us/project-standard-2010-versions.aspx
Comparison of features in Microsoft Project 2003, 2007, and 2010. Also shows distinctions between Microsoft Project Standard 2010 and Microsoft Project Professional 2010.
Project Help and How-to
office.microsoft.com/en-us/project-help/
The overview page for Project 2010 help articles and other resources for learning how to use the product. Also includes links to discussion forums, technical resources, templates, and training programs.
Getting started: Get to know Project 2010
office.microsoft.com/en-us/project-help/getting-started-get-to-know-project-2010-HA010355886.aspx
An introduction to new, changed, and discontinued features of Project 2010. A clearinghouse for resources to help you start learning about project management and Project 2010.
Getting started: Microsoft Project basics
office.microsoft.com/en-us/project-help/getting-started-microsoft-project-basics-HA010355887.aspx
If you’ve never used any version of Microsoft Project, this page and its links are a great starting point.
Getting started: Introduction to project management
An overview of project management principles and how to apply these principles using Project 2010.
Learn the Project 2010 Ribbon
office.microsoft.com/en-us/project-help/learn-the-project-2010-ribbon-HA010359476.aspx
An online Help article that provides an overview of each tab on the Project 2010 ribbon, along with sample uses of each tab and links to other articles with in-depth information about related features.
Learn where menu and toolbar commands are in Project 2010
www.microsoft.com/project/en/us/ribbon_guide.aspx
This interactive guide maps menus and commands from previous versions of Microsoft Project to the commands on the new Project ribbon.
Microsoft Project Server 2010 Product Information
www.microsoft.com/project/en/us/project-server-2010.aspx
Broad overview information about Microsoft Project Server 2010, including what’s new, benefits, feature comparisons, and more.
Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Solution
www.microsoft.com/project/en/us/solutions.aspx
Overview information about the Microsoft EPM solution through Project Server 2010, Microsoft Project Web App, and Project Professional 2010. Includes demos, training, and case studies, as well as details about demand management, portfolio analytics, time and task management, and business intelligence and reporting.
Project Server Help and How-to
office2010.microsoft.com/en-us/project-server-help
Comprehensive set of online Help articles and videos for using Project Server 2010 and Project Web App. Topics include managing portfolios, reporting on projects, and submitting time and status.
Project Forum on Microsoft Answers
social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/addbuz/threads
Discussion forum for Microsoft Project users. You can find answers to your questions and learn from questions posed by other users.
Project Professional Forum on TechNet
social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-us/projectprofessional2010general/threads
Discussion forum for more advanced users of Project Professional.
Project Server Forum on TechNet
social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-us/category/projectserver2010
Discussion forum for more advanced users of Project Server. Includes forums for general questions and answers, setup and operation, and customization and programming.
Microsoft Project on Facebook
www.facebook.com/pages/Microsoft-Project/95221953802
Official page of Microsoft Project on Facebook. Includes tips, techniques, and updated information about Project 2010 and project management.
Microsoft Project Help Team on Twitter
Official page of Microsoft Project Help writers. Includes links to online Help articles on tips, techniques, and news about Project 2010 and project management.
Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) blog on Project 2010
Official blog for the Microsoft Project product development group. Includes entries from product managers, program managers, and online Help writers.
Project Server 2010 (TechNet Library)
technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc303399.aspx
TechNet library of content for Project Server 2010. Includes information on evaluation, planning, architecture, deployment, operations, security, troubleshooting, and more.
Project Server 2010 TechCenter
technet.microsoft.com/en-us/projectserver/ee263909
Clearinghouse for Project Server 2010 information. Includes news, resources, case studies, downloads, blogs, forums, and more.
Planning and architecture for Project Server 2010
technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc197605.aspx
A series of articles, white papers, videos, and webcasts that can help your organization analyze and plan your Project Server installation and configuration.
Hardware and software requirements (Project Server 2010)
technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee683978.aspx
Details about system requirements for Project Server 2010 installation and deployment, whether it’s a single server using a built-in database installation, a single-server farm installation, or a multiple-server farm installation.
On-Demand Hosting Services for Project Server 2010
www.microsoft.com/project/en/us/on-demand-hosting.aspx
Provides information and links about third-party hosting services for Project Server 2010 and the Microsoft enterprise project management solution.
Project 2010 and Project Server 2010 (MSDN Library)
msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee758031.aspx
Developer information for creating and configuring enterprise project management solutions. Includes the Project 2010 developer reference and SDK documentation.
Project 2010 SDK (Software Development Kit) Documentation
msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms512767.aspx
Software development kit for Project 2010, including documentation, code samples, how-to articles, and programming references to help customize and integrate Project 2010 and Project Server 2010.
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Exam 70-178: Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2010
www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-178
Microsoft Learning site providing an overview, objectives, preparation materials, and online community resources for the MCTS 70-178 exam.
MCTS Exam 70-177: Configuring Microsoft Project Server 2010
www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-177
Microsoft Learning site providing an overview, objectives, preparation materials, and online community resources for the MCTS 70-177 exam.