Generic resources in Resource Pool

[Steph]

If we are using generic resources in our schedule and Resource Pool, do I
have to create the RBS? I thought the RBS is just for when you have real
resources assigned. Is that not the case?

 

[Gagan Goel - MCP PMP]

Steph,

Answer is No. You do not have to create RBS if you create generic resources.
RBS is just resource attribute where you can store information about resource
hierarchy.

GG

 

[Steph]

So what would be the benefit to setting up the RBS?

 

[Gagan Goel - MCP PMP]

RBS is a predefined Enterprise Resource custom field and is used in the same
way that other Enterprise custom fields are used. You can use RBS to define
the reporting relationships among users and resources in your organization.
Office Project Server 2007 uses the relationships that are defined in RBS to
simplify the management of access for users and groups. This is an integral
component of resource management and application security.

You can use RBS to define five security rules when you are creating security
categories in Office Project Web Access. RBS is also used in the following
features: Resource Substitution Wizard, Portfolio Analyzer, Build Team from
Enterprise in Office Project Professional 2007 and Build Team in Office
Project Web Access, and two default security categories, My Direct Reports
and My Resources. If you plan to use these features and you plan to use the
Enterprise Resource Pool, then you should consider using RBS.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc197531.aspx

Hope this helps

Gagan

 

[Mike Glen]

Hi Steph,

Next time, please try posting on the server newsgroup. Please see FAQ Item:
24. Project Newsgroups. FAQs, companion products and other useful Project
information can be seen at this web address:
http://project.mvps.org/faqs.htm

Mike Glen
Project MVP