Project 2000. New Feature Overview, страница 8

New System Policy Editor and Templates One of the major costs to a corporation is the loss of productivity at the desktop caused by user error (e.g., changing the system configuration and rendering the system unworkable) or system distractions (e.g., too many features or nonessential applications installed on the desktop). To assist in reducing this cost, the Microsoft Project 2000 release and the Microsoft Project 2000 Resource Kit include an updated System Policy Editor and a number of system policy templates that provide a means for controlling a user’s access to application features and settings.

Support for the Microsoft_® Windows_® Installer Technology This new setup program helps to reduce Total Cost of Ownership by providing a more consistent set of installation rules and an easier method of customization. In addition, it also provides a method of managing the removal of previous versions of Project and the ability to track necessary Microsoft Project 2000 components (i.e. shared DLLs). Furthermore, automatic repair and installation processes are provided, as well as easier ways to configure new systems and update or patch Microsoft Project 2000 features.

Language Pack (LPK) The Language Pack allows you to proof a document in other languages without having to purchase different localized versions of Project. The Language Pack also includes the help files and a user interface (menus, toolbars, and help) localized in those other languages. This may considerably reduce Total Cost of Ownership for multi-national organizations.

Self-repairing Applications (Resiliency) In previous versions of Microsoft Project, missing files could result in obscure error messages or the failure of Microsoft Project to start. Microsoft Project 2000 is resilient and will therefore automatically verify and reinstall any missing files and registry entries. As a result, fewer calls to the help desk are needed and Total Cost of Ownership is reduced.

Optimized to Run on Microsoft Terminal Server Terminal Server provides the ability to run Windows and 32-bit Windows-based applications from a back-end Windows NT server while the client serves only as the front-end display. Microsoft Project 2000 was specifically designed to run optimally in a Terminal Server environment. Running Microsoft Project 2000 in this environment reduces the Total Cost of Ownership by allowing organizations the ability to effectively use computers with limited disk space, memory or processing speed.

Support of Roaming and Multi-user Environments Advancements in how Microsoft Project 2000 stores user-customized settings provide users with an easier transition between different computers and also makes it easier for two or more users to share the same computer. Unlike previous versions of Project, users can roam between different computers without any changes to the user experience. These improvements in roaming and a multi-user environment help to reduce Total Cost of Ownership.

The above technologies are the same technologies used by Office 2000 to reduce Total Cost of Ownership. As such, much of the information in the white papers written for Office 2000 is applicable to Microsoft Project 2000.