Sharing Project Data

[RickS]

I'm working with a client who is new to PM and is
downloading MSProject 2003 on a 60 day trial. We are 2000
mile apart. Is there any way i can share the data
interactively with this client to support him in
developing his initial project plans / prototypes during
this trial period?

Appreciate any ideas you may have ...

 

[Al Wallace]

RickS,

Depends on how much sharing you want to do. With brute force and ignorance,
you can pass the file back and forth (I know, duh, but it works). Aside from
that, you'd have to work it from a network sharing point of view.

There's always the Excel copy and paste method, if you want to maintain th
efile at one location only, and not share the actual MS Project file.

Al

 

[RickS]

Thanks Al,

I think a little more sharing is in order(I may be getting
greedy). I'm looking for an alternative to sending files
back and forth if it exists. Am I correct that the
Enterprise Solution does support external web-based
sharing of the project data? This would be a little over-
kill for this initial project but serves to confirm
capability. In reading the product info on teh MS Web-
site, I also saw some reference to "enabling external"
data to allow "partners" to interact with project data,
presumably to enable dispersed teams to collaborate on
planning and status. Any knowledge of this? The concept
seems pretty simple in this internet-based-world but I've
just not seen a clear description that exploits this
possibility.

Rick