Implementing and Administering Microsoft Project Server 2013

I bought this book because the organization I work for is committed to stair-stepping their way from a vague knowledge of MS Project to an on-site Project Server (and TFS) 2013, and from there into the Cloud with Project Online and TFS Online. The writing is clear and easy to understand, and I appreciate the fact that it covers both the functional and technical aspects of moving to MS Project Server.If you or your organization is not familiar with MS Project, one of the most important aspects of implementing it is that you have to have it configured fairly close to perfect from the get-go. This is a technical hurdle, and it's good that Implementing and Administering Microsoft Project Server 2013 goes to the trouble of explaining some of the thought processes that you should follow as you're planning how your Project Server should be configured.But another very important and often-overlooked aspect of technology is the dual act of getting buy-in and getting people to use the tools. Project Server in particular isn't something that can just be mandated from on-high, rolled out, and people start using it. Gary Chefetz goes to the trouble to explain how to deal with the functional hurdle of, "How do I win people over and get them to understand the value of MS Project Server?" There is an entire chapter dedicated to how to manage the people side of getting MS Project Server into your organization.If you're considering MS Project Server, or it's a done deal and you have to figure out the best way to make it work for your organization, this is the book for you. It is somewhat technical at times (because it has to be), but well worth the effort to read.

Great book - has plenty of detail required to configure and manage Project Online. We bought it to set up and manage Office 365 Project Online, and with the insight provided, it has been very straightforward. Having someone that understands Project Server terminology makes reading the book more simple. Some of the terminology was hard to understand at the beginning, not because it is not properly explained, but because it is so much information to process.

If you want to cover it from nuts to bolts and get some good insight along the way, this is a great book. Don't expect to dive too deep, but deep enough to get you pointed in the right direction. These guys are not re-hashing Microsoft Help but add their practical knowledge about Project Server implementations interspersing the human and business challenges that are ususally much more challenging than the technical ones.

Good basic stuff.

Great book. I took he Microsoft Project Server 2013 Inside Out class, and this book covered much more then that class covered. If you deal with Project Server, and especially if you are brand new to Project server, I highly recommend this book.

This really is in many ways the definitive book for Project Server 2013 administration and support. The index could be improved, but this is a non-issue if you purchase the Kindle edition.Bob Segrest, PMP, MCITP

All top cover all part of Microsoft Project Sever 2013 and good for every one who will take administration role.

I was able to get this online right after I bought it for free at work after we bought the software, great info. The soft version is more easily searchable.

The book is really good but I bought it in kindle format which is OK but I really also need in Paper format - why (when you spend £70 ish for a book in kindle format AND IT IS THE SAME COST AS THE PAPER VERSION) can you not have the paper back version as well for say another £10/£15. Really need both when it comes to technical tomes.Hence three stars - the book is probably worth 4 stars.

this book covers all topics needed to implement and administer project server 2013. You recognize the writing style in other books in the series and yo recognize the recurrence of common topics which is nice. Very useful with all recommendations and tips and tricks - definitely a must

This book is just another example of the detailed, comprehensive explanation of Project Server manuals that MSProject Experts continue to create. The layout is as always very professional which adds to his clarity of explanation and readability. Well done Gary et al Another great book from the people who seem to know how to write books about Project Server better than anybody else in the business.