New resources working on the development site as project managers need to deploy some services and install the project on Microsoft Project Server. And I go to the yeah. They can use the online portal or the desktop version of the solution through an email login.
Senior System Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
A scalable solution used by project managers to install their projects
Pros and Cons
- "Microsoft Project Server is a scalable solution."
- "The solution's desktop version is not compatible with the MacBook."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Microsoft Project Server is a scalable solution.
What needs improvement?
The solution's desktop version is not compatible with the MacBook.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Project Server for ten years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Microsoft Project Server an eight out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Around 20 users are using the solution in our organization. Since our client's environment is going to increase for development purposes, we plan to increase the number of users to 35.
How was the initial setup?
Microsoft Project Server's initial setup is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay an annual licensing fee for the solution.
What other advice do I have?
We use the latest version of Microsoft Project Server.
Mostly, every resource in my company has a project on Microsoft Project Server. Most of our resources use the online version of the solution, while some use the desktop version.
I would recommend Microsoft Project Server to other users.
Overall, I rate Microsoft Project Server a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Student at a university with 201-500 employees
An easy-to-use tool that remains stable and can function for an extended period
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is stable to use, especially since I work with Microsoft for an extended period."
- "There are certain shortcomings in the documentation part where improvements are required."
What is our primary use case?
I use Microsoft Project Server for basic product deployments involving API.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is stable to use, especially since I work with Microsoft for an extended period. Microsoft Project Server is pretty convenient for me to use since I don't have to pay for it.
What needs improvement?
There are certain shortcomings in the documentation part where improvements are required. Microsoft should release some basic documentation on use cases to the public so that anyone who wants to learn more about the product can learn about it through the documentation available on Microsoft's websites.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Project Server for a week or two.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution.
Around 100 people use Microsoft Project Server.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Microsoft Project Server is easy.
If the codes and everything else related to the deployment process are ready, then the completion of the deployment phase would hardly take 20 to 25 minutes.
The solution is deployed on the cloud.
What about the implementation team?
Microsoft Project Server provides users with all the tools necessary for deployment, so you don't need to seek any external help to install it.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are some payments related to the licensing cost of Microsoft Project Server.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution to those who plan to use it.
I rate the overall product an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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General Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Uniquely enables users to work within the familiar user interface of the desktop application
Pros and Cons
- "In the competitive landscape of project management and portfolio management solutions, Microsoft Project Server stands out significantly."
- "It appears that Microsoft's primary goal is to migrate as much functionality as possible from the legacy on-premises Microsoft Project Server to the new cloud-based Power Apps solution."
What is our primary use case?
I've spent the last five years as the Director of Consultations for a firm that specializes in Microsoft project implementation. Our clients include significant corporations from all throughout Russia. During this time, my daily responsibilities were around project oversight and working as a project manager, particularly for implementation projects. I also served as the architect for these solutions.
We have been using the latest version, both on-premises and cloud which is particularly famous in Russia.
What is most valuable?
In the competitive landscape of project management and portfolio management solutions, Microsoft Project Server stands out significantly. Despite a mature market with numerous competitive products, Microsoft's advantage lies in its seamless integration with the desktop Microsoft Project application. This desktop application has global popularity and is often the initial choice for customers to manage their small projects. As their projects and departments grow, the need for project server applications becomes apparent. Microsoft Project Server fits this need perfectly, allowing users to transition smoothly from the desktop application to the server environment.
Unlike many competitors who offer only web interfaces for their solutions, Microsoft Project Server uniquely enables users to work within the familiar user interface of the desktop application. This feature is particularly appealing to customers as it ensures continuity and ease of use. Microsoft Project Server has this advantage in comparison to its competitors in the field.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft is undergoing a shift in its approach. They're diverting their investments away from Microsoft Project Server's development and are focusing on a new solution based on Microsoft Power Apps. This new solution is exclusively cloud-based and can't be installed on-premises. While Microsoft Power Apps are technologically sophisticated, the cloud functionality is currently less sophisticated compared to the existing Microsoft Project Server solution on-premise. It appears that Microsoft's primary goal is to migrate as much functionality as possible from the legacy on-premises Microsoft Project Server to the new cloud-based Power Apps solution.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Microsoft Project Server for the last five years in Russia.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is highly scalable. I would rate it a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is easily scalable, however, it has some bugs. I can rate it a nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
It is difficult to install Microsoft Project Server. I would rate the installation a three out of ten. The deployment takes almost three to four hours.
What about the implementation team?
We needed almost three to four consulting developers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I would rate the price a six out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
There should be significant organizational changes that are necessary to implement it. It should be more about the internal organizational interest of your company for the successful implementation of Microsoft Project Server. Overall, I would rate it a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Technology PMO & Performance Senior Manager at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Is stable and scalable but lacks templates for configurations
Pros and Cons
- "I like being able to manage the capacity in terms of the resources. I also like being able to share documents and information between teams. It's the best solution for collaboration."
- "When we started using this solution from scratch, we got lost. Microsoft should provide some templates for configurations for certain use cases."
What is most valuable?
I like being able to manage the capacity in terms of the resources. I also like being able to share documents and information between teams. It's the best solution for collaboration.
What needs improvement?
When we started using this solution from scratch, we got lost. Microsoft should provide some templates for configurations for certain use cases.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution. The cloud version in particular is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Microsoft Project Server is a scalable solution. We have 25 people using it.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward if you are familiar with the Chatbot solution of Microsoft.
The initial deployment took about six months because I was working on other projects at the same time.
What about the implementation team?
We deployed the solution ourselves. Our team consisted of four engineers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Microsoft Project Server is an expensive solution. Small businesses will not be able to afford it.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate Microsoft Project Server at six out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Delivery Engineer at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
reliable with a good user interface but needs faster support
Pros and Cons
- "It's fine to navigate for a layperson."
- "It is not updated in real-time. Sometimes it, therefore, is not accurate."
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use the solution for plans and projects. I use it to handle timelines and scheduling. It's primarily used for project implementation. We use it to improve and keep track of project status.
What is most valuable?
The user interface is okay. It's fine to navigate for a layperson.
As an end-user, I haven't gotten too technical with it.
It is stable.
The solution can scale.
What needs improvement?
I don't have any specific notes for improvement. I do not require any more functionality.
I've had some issues with Project Server from time to time. It is not updated in real-time. Sometimes it, therefore, is not accurate.
Technical support could be more efficient.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is okay. It has some issues with lagging. I'd rate the general stability eight or nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is good. I'd rate it nine out of ten. It extends well.
At my previous company, many people used the solution, including managers and coordinators.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support often asks the same questions over and over. We'll get referred to a new person, and they will ask the same questions, which can be frustrating.
While problems do get solved, sometimes the response time is slow, and the process is repetitive.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of the solution was something I did not take part in.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is affordable. It's not overly expensive.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I've only used Project Server and have not compared it to others.
What other advice do I have?
I did work for a Microsoft gold partner.
I keep the solution up to date. I recently updated it in February.
I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Highly detail dependencies information, useful tracking, but lacking accessibility
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of the Microsoft Project Server is the level of detail with which I can break down a task and check the dependencies."
- "The solution could improve the ease of access could improve. It can be time-consuming."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Microsoft Project Server for managing projects, such as all the tasks-related activities are tracked.
How has it helped my organization?
When a project is complicated this solution monitors every task allowing us to have better control of the projects.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the Microsoft Project Server is the level of detail with which I can break down a task and check the dependencies.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve the ease of access could improve. It can be time-consuming.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Project Server for approximately one year.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Microsoft Project Server a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Senior Manager in Enterprise Transformation at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Provides a clear visualization of the action plan but could be more user-friendly
Pros and Cons
- "The solution has easy integration with Excel."
- "The user interface looks quite old and needs to be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We mainly use this solution for project management planification. I'm an external consultant and manager in enterprise transformation.
How has it helped my organization?
Project Server allows us to have a clear visualization of the action plan and the milestone to be reached; to know which resources are dedicated to what.
What is most valuable?
One of the good features is the easy integration with Excel. It's easy to use. I don't use all the functionalities, but it suits my needs.
What needs improvement?
The user interface needs to be improved. It looks quite old and nowhere near as good as the Jira UI. I also think they should allow the delayed monitoring of the task. For now, there's only the planification of the whole program, and it's not possible to do daily monitoring of the task layer which is a natural extension of the planification of the project. The whole solution could be more flexible.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for less than a year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I believe the solution is stable. All the project managers use it so there would be around 100 users.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is rather complex and not user-friendly.
What other advice do I have?
There are more user-friendly products on the market that I would suggest using in preference to this one.
I rate this solution six out of 10.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Helpful support, beneficial project visibility, and different pricing models available
Pros and Cons
- "The technical support for Microsoft Project Server and the support is very good. Microsoft support is working very well."
- "Microsoft Project Server could improve by making the solution more user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
We use Microsoft Project Server for everything to do with projects management, such as portfolio and program management.
How has it helped my organization?
Microsoft Project Server has improved our organization by providing visibility of all project portfolios in one place.
What needs improvement?
Microsoft Project Server could improve by making the solution more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Microsoft Project Server for approximately seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Microsoft Project Server's stability is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have found the scalability of Microsoft Project Server to be great.
We have approximately 20 people using this solution in my company. Other companies have hundreds and thousands of users using it.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support for Microsoft Project Server and the support is very good. Microsoft support is working very well.
I rate the support from Microsoft Project Server a five out of five.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Microsoft Project Server is simple if you know how to do it, but if you're not familiar with this technology, it will be complex.
I rate the initial setup complexity of the Microsoft Project Server a four out of five.
Initial deployment can be done within two or three weeks, but the deployment needs to improve when new requirements are needed.
What about the implementation team?
One person is enough for the deployment and maintenance of the solution. However, they will have to have the knowledge needed in different technologies and know about project management methodology.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a subscription model for different types of users for different types of roles.
What other advice do I have?
This solution will not continue to be developed because it is going to the cloud.
I rate Microsoft Project Server an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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