Project Server 2003 on WMSDE only, is it possible?

[jaxdevo]

Can you use the Sharepoint version of sql for Project Server 2003, all
documentation states you need sql 2000 standard. The way I understand it,
sharepoint services installs a fully functional sql version WMSDE but you
can only
have one database and Project Server is basically webparts to sharepoint. I
have 2 processors and am trying to avoid the cost of sql 200 standard on 2
processors if I don't need it. Any thoughts? --
if it is possible, is WMSDE itself robust enough to support 50 project users?
The server is a Dell 2850 with (2) 3.2 ghz processors and 4 gb ram, with 300
gb hard drive space. Thanks.

 

[Brian K - Project MVP]

Can you use the Sharepoint version of sql for Project Server 2003, all
documentation states you need sql 2000 standard. The way I understand it,
sharepoint services installs a fully functional sql version WMSDE but you
can only
have one database and Project Server is basically webparts to sharepoint. I
have 2 processors and am trying to avoid the cost of sql 200 standard on 2
processors if I don't need it. Any thoughts? --
if it is possible, is WMSDE itself robust enough to support 50 project
users?
The server is a Dell 2850 with (2) 3.2 ghz processors and 4 gb ram, with
300
gb hard drive space. Thanks.

No. You must have SQL Server 2000 SP3 or better in order to install and
run Project Server 2003.

Sorry

 

[Gary L. Chefetz [MVP]]

Jaxdevo:

Explore licensing your SQL instance by user rather than processor for a
small group. You need licenses for each user of Project, not team members.