differences between project server 2003 and EPM

[Gary Massengale]

I have been asked to get together a quote for project serrver 2003 for 10
users.

I beleive that would mean project 2003 server, then 10 user licenses?

I noticed on the website that there is an EPM solution as well, and that it
requires windows sharepoint services and SQL (am i right on that?)

I guess my question is what do you gain from the EPM solution as opposed to
just the server 2003 and 10 user licenses?

I did not see a side by side comparison between the two on the microsoft
website.
gary

 

[Gary L. Chefetz [MVP]]

Gary:

It's a common misconception that the server application, Project Server, is
a self-contained application. It requires that you also use the Project
Professional client for managing projects.What you want to get a quote on
is:

1) License for Project Server
2) Licenses for Project Professional, one each for your project managers and
administrator
3) Web Client Access Licenses (CALs) for each person who will access the
server from the web and aren't licensed for Project Pro.

You should note that some SKUs for Project Server include 5 CALs

Windows SharePoint Services is free with Windows Server 2003. You will need
a license for Windows Server 2003 for the server you install to as well as a
license for SQL Server 2000 standard edition.

 

[Gary Massengale]

thanks for the info!

sounds like i will need to purchase a new server for all of this. I
currently have 2 file servers (1 windows 2000 at one site and 1 windows
2003 at another )and exchange server 2000, dont really think they need all
this added to them.

so just to clarify, for me to setup project server 2003 I will also need
sharepoint 2003 (which means I need server 2003 ) and a license for SQL
2000?
boy, thats gonna cost a pretty penny.

gary

 

[Gary L. Chefetz [MVP]]

I think you've got it!

thanks for the info!

sounds like i will need to purchase a new server for all of this. I
currently have 2 file servers (1 windows 2000 at one site and 1 windows
2003 at another )and exchange server 2000, dont really think they need all
this added to them.

so just to clarify, for me to setup project server 2003 I will also need
sharepoint 2003 (which means I need server 2003 ) and a license for SQL
2000?
boy, thats gonna cost a pretty penny.

gary

 

[Gary Massengale]

does it require licenses for the SQL server for each user?

gary

 

[Gary Massengale]

one last question:
does each user require a license on the SQL server?

gary

 

[Gary L. Chefetz [MVP]]

Gary:

You should license SQL server using the method that is most economical for
your implementation. Microsoft licenses on a per processor, per client
machine, or a per-user basis. I'm not an expert in MSFT licensing, so you
should seek advice from a competent software reseller to get the best deal
for your company.