APPENDIX F

Understanding the Project Server

Before discussing about the server let us look at the definitions of two important terms, namely program management and portfolio management. Program management is the process of managing several related projects together with the intention of improving an organization’s performance. Portfolio is a collection of programs, projects, and operations managed as a group. The components of a portfolio may not necessarily be interdependent or even related—but they are managed together as a group to achieve strategic objectives.

Now let us understand the functions of the Project Server in brief. Tools like Project Standard and Project Professional (in stand-alone mode) can help you to manage project from a ...

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