Server 2002 vs. 2003

[tcrosby]

We are looking at the options of getting Project Server 2002 or 2003
setup. We currently have about 15 people using Project 2002 Standard.
It is my understanding that standard does not work with Server 2003 but
does work with Server 2002. So if we go the 2003 route, we'd have to
buy everyone a license for Project 2003 Pro.

It would be much more cost effective for us to just buy Server 2002 but
I am having trouble finding much information about 2002 on Microsoft's
site. What I'm looking for is a good feature comparison of Server 2002
vs. Server 2003. I'm especially interested in the differences in
Project Web Access. We currently have Windows SharePoint Services
setup but I can't find much info on whether 2002 works with that.

Can anyone who has used both versions tell me what we would be gaining
by paying the extra money for 2003?

Thanks,

Tim

 

[Gary L. Chefetz [MVP]]

Tim:

You don't find much info because it's an old product. Whether or not you
select 2002 or 2003, you must decide whether you want to use the Enterprise
Features of Project Server to make the correct decision. Using Project 2002
Standard with Project Server 2002 doesn't give you Enterprise functionality.
So, if your goal is Enterprise, you're looking at upgrading to Pro.

 

[tcrosby]

Thanks Gary,

Can you point me to a list of what the "Enterprise" features are? I
assume you're talking about setting up enterprise-wide resources and
the like.

What if we only wanted to let people share project files that they are
working on with other members of their teams? Team members should be
able to go in and update task status and see updates made by others.
Is Project Web Access one of the Enterprise Features or would that work
with standard and Server 2002?

 

[Gary L. Chefetz [MVP]]

T:

Perhaps you could find that info on TechNet, however, as you note, the
marketing links for 2002 are gone. It might work for you though. You can
find the same information for 2003 by starting with the Project home page.
Most of the same information is applicable.

 

[tcrosby]

Thanks Gary,

Technet had exactly what I was looking for. A comparison of using
Project 2002 Standard vs. 2002 Pro with Project Server.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/project/project2002/reskit/prk_pstdvpro_3502.mspx