Special Edition Using Microsoft Project 2000

In an increasingly complex world, the necessity for greater flexibility and understanding of project management is coming in to its own--even though most people manage projects as part of their other duties. Special Edition Using Project 2000 provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the features, functions and best practices of project management, by thoroughly covering the industry's leading project management tool. This book provides you with a firm grasp of the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Microsoft Project. You will learn to schedule tasks effectively, track costs, review and distribute information (especially Web distribution), project analysis, juggling multiple projects effectively, and customization, including macro and VBA integration.

In an increasingly complex world, the necessity for greater flexibility and understanding of project management is coming in to its own—even though most people manage projects as part of their other duties. Special Edition Using Project 2000 provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the features, functions and best practices of project management, by thoroughly covering the industry's leading project management tool. This book provides you with a firm grasp of the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of Microsoft Project. You will learn to schedule tasks effectively, track costs, review and distribute information (especially Web distribution), project analysis, juggling multiple projects effectively, and customization, including macro and VBA integration.

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This is a hefty reference for intermediate to advanced users of the software, which is designed to help organize and coordinate projects through management of tasks, identification of milestones and recurring tasks, and consolidation of resources. The included CD-ROM contains a Microsoft Project 2000 60-day trial version; project add- ons and other software; a field reference; and project example files. Pyron is a seasoned author and an independent consultant and trainer for Microsoft Project. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Tim Pyron is the Information Systems Manager for the Central Region of Productivity Point International, a leading provider worldwide of computer training and support services. Tim provides consulting services and conducts training in Microsoft Project and in spreadsheet and database applications. His previous Microsoft Project books include Using Microsoft Project 4, Special Edition Using Project for Windows 95, STY Project 98 in 24 Hours and Special Edition Using Microsoft Project 98, which have collectively sold over 240,000 copies.