Is Project Server difficult to deploy?

[Patrick]

We're considering the use of Project Server and would appreciate some
advice.

We've had comments from suppliers suggesting that Project Server is:

(1) overly complicated to install and configure, requiring dedicated
consultants to perform the work

(2) poor at co-existing with other web applications on the same
server, meaning that a separate server is recommended even for small
installations

Has anybody run into these issues? Or is it just a case of suppliers
exaggerating the problems in the hope of selling more consultancy
services and hardware?

At this stage, our needs are pretty basic. We have about 8 Project
Professional users and we're interested in getting the schedules into
a central repository so that we can produce a consolidated schedule
for the entire department. We have another 8 users who might want to
view schedules occasionally via Project Web Access. Is there any
reason why this wouldn't be easy to achieve?

Any advice appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Patrick

 

[Sean]

Patrick:

Your vendors are only slightly exaggerating. Project
Server is complex, not only to install, but to configure
and maintain as well. I wouldn't use the term "overly,"
but it does require a higher level of sophistication.