MICROSOFT PROJECT 2007 BIBLE

Take control of your projects with this in-depth guide
Whether you're managing a project for a small team or supervising a corporate assignment involving hundreds, the power of Microsoft Project 2007 and the detailed information in this comprehensive guide can keep you on track. From setting budgets to allocating resources to tracking results, each of the book's seven parts thoroughly focuses on key elements in a logical sequence so you can find what you need.
Identify your goals and the scope of your projects
Manage projects across organizations and multiple locations
Get the most out of Gantt charts and views
Assign tasks, check progress, and make adjustments
Issue interim reports and look at the Big Picture
Create a custom HTML page with VBA and VBScript
Import and export Project information
What's on the CD-ROM?
You'll find a wealth of trial versions, demo software, sample projects, and bonus appendixes on the CD-ROM, including
Milestones Professional(r) - Advanced formatting, calculation, Web publishing, and reporting features
PERT Chart Expert - Create eye-opening PERT chart project plans
PlanView(r) Project Portfolio Management - A comprehensive decision-making platform for enterprises
WBS Chart Pro - Plan your projects with these graphing tools
System Requirements: See the CD-ROM Appendix for details and complete system requirements.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Elaine Marmel is President of Marmel Enterprises, LLC, an organization that specializes in technical writing and software training. Elaine has an MBA from Cornell University and worked on projects to build financial management systems for New York City and Washington, D.C. This prior experience provided the foundation for Marmel Enterprises, LLC to help small businesses implement computerized accounting systems.
Elaine left her native Chicago for the warmer climes of Arizona (by way of Cincinnati, OH; Jerusalem, Israel; Ithaca, NY; Washington, D.C., and Tampa, FL) where she basks in the sun with her PC and her dog Josh and her cats, Cato, Watson, and Buddy, and sings barbershop harmony with the 2006 International Championship Scottsdale Chorus.
Elaine spends most of her time writing; she has authored and co-authored more than 30 books about Microsoft Project, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Quicken for Windows, Quicken for DOS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word for Windows, Microsoft Word for the Mac, Windows 98, 1-2-3 for Windows, and Lotus Notes. From 1994 to 2006, she also was the contributing editor to monthly publications Peachtree Extra and QuickBooks Extra.

Preface.
Acknowledgments.
Part I: Project Management Basics.
Chapter 1: The Nature of Projects.
Chapter 2: Exploring the Microsoft Project Environment.
Part II: Getting Your Project Going.
Chapter 3: Creating a New Project.
Chapter 4: Building Tasks.
Chapter 5: Creating Resources and Assigning Costs.
Part III: Refining Your Project.
Chapter 6: Understanding the Basics of Views.
Chapter 7: Using Views to Gain Perspective.
Chapter 8: Modifying the Appearance of Your Project.
Chapter 9: Resolving Scheduling Problems.
Chapter 10: Resolving Resource Problems.
Part IV: Tracking Your Progress.
Chapter 11: Understanding Tracking.
Chapter 12: Recording Actuals.
Chapter 13: Reporting on Progress.
Chapter 14: Analyzing Financial Progress.
Part V: Working in Groups.
Chapter 15: Coordinating Multiple Projects Outside Project Server.
Chapter 16: Preparing to Use Project Server.
Chapter 17: Installing and Configuring Project Server.
Chapter 18: Project Server and the Administrator.
Chapter 19: Project Server and the Project/Resource Manager.
Chapter 20: Project Server and the Day-to-Day User.
Chapter 21: Project Server and the Executive.
Part VI: Advanced Microsoft Project.
Chapter 22: Customizing Microsoft Project.
Chapter 23: Using Macros to Speed Your Work.
Chapter 24: Customizing Microsoft Project Using VBA and Active Scripting.
Chapter 25: Importing and Exporting Project Information.
Chapter 26: Project Case Studies.
Part VII: Appendixes.
Appendix A: What’s on the CD-ROM.
Appendix B: Project Management Worksheet.
Appendix C: Available Fields and Functions for Custom Field Formulas.
Appendix D: Project Management Resources.
Glossary.
Index.
End-User License Agreement.