Closing or archiving a project

[Michelle]

What is the process for closing or archiving a project
after it is completed? I cannot seem to find
documentation for this activity. I don't want to delete
the project since I need to keep historical resource and
status information. Any ideas?

Thanks!
Michelle

 

[Joe]

I am not sure I understand what you are talking about. You simply save the
file and create a new plan under a new name. Why would you ever want to
consider deleting a completed plan?

 

[Steve House [MVP]]

While there are a number of activities associated with project closeout,
there is nothing specific in terms of software procedures. Mark all the
tasks complete, update the actual work and cost information with the final
figures, make sure actual start and end dates and durations are properly
entered for the tasks and save the file into your long-term storage folders.
I'd burn a backup copy to CD and store it in a fireproof safe for safety
sake as well since optical media is more reliable for long term stability
than is magnetic media like disks or tape.. From a software standpoint
that's about all there is to it.