What is the reporting engine for Project Server 2003??

[Robert Kszan]

Hi Everyone!

Sorry for the newbie question, but what is the reporting engine for Project
Server 2003?
Is it Cystal Reports? (and which version)
Is it Microsft Reporting services??
or is it a Project Server specific reporting engine?

Any info on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Rob

 

[Gary L. Chefetz \(MVP\)]

Robert:

All of these are possibilities, none comes with the product, although SQL
reporting services is a free download.

--

Gary L. Chefetz, MVP
"We wrote the book on Project Server
http://www.msprojectexperts.com

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[Robert Kszan]

Thanks Gary,
So basically Project Server 2003 doesn't come with a reporting engine that's
inherently installed with the product, but instead the concept is to access
the underlying Project Server SQL tables in order to generate reports. Am I
on the right track with this line of thought.
Thanks!
Rob

 

[Gary L. Chefetz \(MVP\)]

Robert:

You can generate print to paper reports in the Project Client and Project
Web Access. You also have the ability to move data in and out of Excel for
massaging, charting and reporting. These are all out-of-the-box. Depending
on your requirements, these may amply meet your needs, or you may find them
grossly inadequate.

--

Gary L. Chefetz, MVP
"We wrote the book on Project Server
http://www.msprojectexperts.com

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[John Cello]

Robert:

I have several clients that have reporting requirements
outside of what PWA and Project offer. The SQL database
is my primary reporting source, front-ended with access
or .asp pages depending on the client.

If you have specific reporting requirements, share them
with us. We may have the SQL statements already developed
that you can just cut and paste.

John Cello
John Cello Consulting
Communications For Business
www.johncelloconsulting.com