Microsoft Project Server and SharePoint 2007 and 2010 August CU 2010 are Live!
September 3rd, 2010
Yesterday saw the release of the August Cumulative Update (CU) for both Office 2007 and Office 2010 product families, including Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Microsoft Office Project 2007, Microsoft Project Server 2010 and Microsoft Project 2010.
These include a number of fixes, so Microsoft strongly recommends that you evaluate in a test environment based on your production environment before putting this fix live in production.
Also do not forget the upcoming Webcast where Adrian Jenkins and Brian Smith will provide an overview of this release and also address related questions:
TechNet Webcast- Information About Microsoft Project and Project Server Cumulative August Update - Tuesday, September 14, 2010 8:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)
For full details of this series please see http://blogs.msdn.com/b/chrisfie/archive/2010/06/16/microsoft-project-and-project-server-2007-and-2010-cumulative-update-webcast-series.aspx
The article below provides information on how to deploy the Project Server Cumulative Update. There is an article in the works for 2010, but basically the steps are the same.
- Deploy cumulative updates (Project Server 2007) http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd239177.aspx
We strongly recommend that you install WSS and Office Servers 2007 Service Pack 2. The KB articles below provide information on how to download and install SP2 if you have not already done so.
- Description of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 SP2 and of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Language Pack SP2 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953338
- Description of 2007 Microsoft Office servers Service Pack 2 and of 2007 Microsoft Office servers Language Pack Service Pack 2 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953334
- Description of Office Project 2007 Service Pack 2 (SP2) and of Office Project Language Pack 2007 Service Pack 2 (SP2) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953326
The server patches require that WSS and Office Servers 2007 SP1 be installed. For clarity, SP1 is required and SP2 is strongly recommended. Here are the links to the SP1 Server Patches for your convenience:
- Description of the 2007 Microsoft Office servers Service Pack 1 and the 2007 Microsoft Office servers Language Pack Service Pack 1 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/936984/en-us
- How to deploy the 2007 Microsoft Office servers Service Pack 1 and Office Server Language Pack 2007 Service Pack 1 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/945013/en-us
The Server CU is released in two different versions. The first version is in Individual Packages specific to a particular product like WSS and Project Server. These are smaller downloads but they do not include language packs or patches for other products so patches for those products would have to be downloaded and installed separately.
The second version is the Server Rollup Packages. This is a set of rollup packages which contains (for 2007) all the fixes for WSS, Project Server and MOSS. These packages should be used when MOSS is part of the deployment and/or you have language packs installed. The Server Rollup Packages are much larger (~200MB each) but they will greatly simplify MOSS patch deployment.
For 2010 there are new combinations due to the fact that SharePoint Server 2010 is now a required feature. I will update this post once the articles are live with a better description of the rollups, but basically the Project Server rollup contains the SharePoint Server patches – but the Server Rollup no longer contains the Project Server patches
You can read about the fixes included in the August CU from the following articles:
Note: There may be a few days delay before all of the articles are published.
2007
Individual Product Packages:
- Description of the SharePoint Server 2007 hotfix package (sts-x-none.msp): August 31, 2010 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276469
- Description of the Project Server 2007 hotfix package (Pjsrvapp-x-none.msp; Pjsrvwfe-x-none.msp): August 31, 2010 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276475
- Description of the Office Project 2007 hotfix package (project-x-none.msp): August 31, 2010 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2289175
Server Rollup Packages:
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- Description of the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Cumulative Update Server Hotfix Package (WSS server-package): August 31, 2010 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276474
- Description of the Office SharePoint Server 2007 Cumulative Update server hotfix package (MOSS server-package): August 31, 2010 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276472
2010
Individual Product Packages:
- Description of the SharePoint Foundation 2010 hotfix package (Sts-x-none.msp): August 31, 2010 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2266423
- Description of the SharePoint Server 2010 hotfix package (spswfe-x-none.msp, pplwfe-x-none.msp, osrchwfe-x-none.msp): August 31, 2010 - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276339
- Description of the Project Server 2010 hotfix package (Wosrv-x-none.msp, Pjsrvwfe-x-none.msp, Osrv-x-none.msp): August 31, 2010 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276341
- No August update for Microsoft Project 2007
Server Rollup Packages: *** Descriptions updated ***
- Description of the SharePoint Foundation 2010 Cumulative Update Server Hotfix Package (SharePoint Foundation server-package): August 31, 2010 - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2352346
- Description of the SharePoint Server 2010 Cumulative Update Server Hotfix Package (MOSS server-package): August 31, 2010 - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2352342 (Does not include Project Server patch)
- Description of the SharePoint Server 2010 and Project Server 2010 Cumulative Update Server Hotfix Package (MOSS server-package, Project server-package): August 31, 2010 - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2352345
Client Installation:
In order to install the 2007 hotfix, you will need to have Microsoft Project 2007 SP1 installed on the client. The article at the URL below contains information on how install download and install SP1 should you not have it installed already.
Note: We strongly recommend that you install Project 2007 SP2 from the information earlier in the article.
- Description of Project 2007 Service Pack 1 and of Project Language Pack 2007 Service Pack 1 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937154/en-us
Once we know that SP1 is installed, you will install the hotfix by performing the following steps:
NOTE: Microsoft strongly recommends testing within a NON-Production environment prior to rollout.
- Download the hotfix from the KB Article above (KB 2028571).
- Extract the patch package by running the .exe file that you downloaded.
- Run the extracted .exe file to apply the patch to your Project Professional/Standard SP1 (or preferably SP2) client.
Originally by Brian Smith from Microsoft Project Server 2010 Setup, Configuration and Upgrade on September 1, 2010, 7:02pm
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Implementing Governance in SharePoint 2010 whitepaper
September 3rd, 2010
Great new asset you shall read and leverage as part of your Project Server 2010 farm deployment: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=602d7bfc-0878-469a-90bd-36aaab8f3cea&displayLang=en
Summary
SharePoint 2010 provides a rich set of capabilities that empower business users. For example, Microsoft® SharePoint® 2010 enables users to collaborate with each other, tag and rate content, self-publish, and even develop their own solutions. These new capabilities require clear guidance to both underscore their benefits and realize their potential while maintaining a level of consistency and control within an organization.
| Overview | Backup | Branding |
| Farm Controls | Central Administration | Themes |
| Service Accounts | Scripted Backup | Master Pages |
| SharePoint Managed Accounts | SQL Server Database | Site Controls |
| Password Management | Web Application Controls | Security and Permissions |
| Changing Accounts | Content Database Management | Access Requests |
| Diagnostic Logging | Supported / Blocked File Types | Quotas |
| Event Throttling | Security Policies | Storage Limit Quotas |
| Correlation IDs | Resource Throttling | Resource Limit Quotas |
| Event Log Flood Protection | Application Pools | Resource Throttling |
| Trace Logging | Security | Lifecycle Management |
| Usage Data and Health Data Collection | Reliability | Site Deletion |
| Web Analytics | Solutions and Features | Archiving / Site Backup and Restore |
| Traffic | Farm Solution | Auditing |
| Search | Sandboxed Solutions | Provisioning and Self Service Site Creation |
| Inventory | Search | Secondary Owner |
| Health Analyzer | Index file location | Managed Paths |
| Timer Jobs | Content Sources | Multi-Tenancy |
| Releases and Upgrades | Customization | Conclusion |
| SharePoint Designer | Additional Resources |
Originally by Christophe Fiessinger from Microsoft Project Server 2010 Setup, Configuration and Upgrade on September 2, 2010, 7:21pm
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How to follow the Service packs and CU updates for Office products..
September 3rd, 2010
Hello,
It is sometimes difficult to follow the different updates (Service packs and CU) that are regularly released.
The ultimate link is here on TechNet: Office Update Center
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/office/ee748587.aspx
Happy updates !
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Office 2007 Cumulative Update for August 2010
September 3rd, 2010
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Upcoming Microsoft Project Event Presence–October 2010 to May 2011
September 3rd, 2010
With the beginning of September, wanted to share a recap of the Microsoft Project Corp. lead presence at events. My definition of presence is a combination of the following: sponsorship, booth presence, sessions, and swag/gifts 
As usual there are plenty of other events where I’m sure Microsoft Project will be presented and discussed but this list represent the ones the corporate marketing are involved with, so book your calendar, schedule your trip and enjoy! Expect more posts in the future with detailed presence at each event.
Links of events:
- PMI: http://congresses.pmi.org/NorthAmerica2010/
- Tech.Ed Europe: http://www.microsoft.com/europe/teched/
- Project Momentum: https://dynamicevents.emeetingsonline.com/emeetings/websitev2.asp?mmnno=339&pagename=SITE123891
- Tech.E NA: http://www.microsoft.com/events/techednorthamerica/
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Microsoft Project and Project Server August 2010 Cumulative Update Webcast on September 14th
September 3rd, 2010
Following Brian’s announcement today about the release of the August 2010 Cumulative Update (CU): Microsoft Project Server and SharePoint 2007 and 2010 August CU 2010 are Live! please join us on September 14th 2010 at 8am Pacific time for an overview of the software updates, register and attend:
TechNet Webcast- Information About Microsoft Project and Project Server Cumulative August Update - Tuesday, September 14, 2010 8:00 AM Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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Project Server: August 2010 Cumulative Updates for 2007 and 2010 now live!
September 3rd, 2010
I posted over on the Project Administration blog - http://blogs.technet.com/b/projectadministration/archive/2010/09/02/microsoft-project-server-and-sharepoint-2007-and-2010-august-cu-2010-are-live.aspx but the basic info for Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Microsoft Office Project 2007, Microsoft Project Server 2010 and Microsoft Project 2010 is listed below. See the Project Administration blog for full details of the new Server Rollup – these have changed between 2007 and 2010! – and also the installation and deployment guidelines and links.
2007
Individual Product Packages:
- Description of the SharePoint Server 2007 hotfix package (sts-x-none.msp): August 31, 2010 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276469
- Description of the Project Server 2007 hotfix package (Pjsrvapp-x-none.msp; Pjsrvwfe-x-none.msp): August 31, 2010 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276475
- Description of the Office Project 2007 hotfix package (project-x-none.msp): August 31, 2010 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2289175
Server Rollup Packages:
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- Description of the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Cumulative Update Server Hotfix Package (WSS server-package): August 31, 2010 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276474
- Description of the Office SharePoint Server 2007 Cumulative Update server hotfix package (MOSS server-package): August 31, 2010 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276472
2010
Individual Product Packages:
- Description of the SharePoint Foundation 2010 hotfix package (Sts-x-none.msp): August 31, 2010 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2266423
- Description of the SharePoint Server 2010 hotfix package (spswfe-x-none.msp, pplwfe-x-none.msp, osrchwfe-x-none.msp): August 31, 2010 - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276339
- Description of the Project Server 2010 hotfix package (Wosrv-x-none.msp, Pjsrvwfe-x-none.msp, Osrv-x-none.msp): August 31, 2010 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2276341
- No August update for Microsoft Project 2007
Server Rollup Packages: *** Descriptions updated ***
- Description of the SharePoint Foundation 2010 Cumulative Update Server Hotfix Package (SharePoint Foundation server-package): August 31, 2010 - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2352346
- Description of the SharePoint Server 2010 Cumulative Update Server Hotfix Package (MOSS server-package): August 31, 2010 - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2352342 (Does not include Project Server patch)
- Description of the SharePoint Server 2010 and Project Server 2010 Cumulative Update Server Hotfix Package (MOSS server-package, Project server-package): August 31, 2010 - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2352345
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Visual Reports – Where Did My Field Go?
September 3rd, 2010
One of the more common questions I get around Visual Reports is “I selected a field (% complete, duration, some text custom field, etc.) to add to my report and it doesn’t show up in Excel – why isn’t it there?”. The field probably is there, it just is in a different spot.
Visual Reports are built off a data structure called a cube. Cubes have 3 kinds of data types – dimensions, measures, and properties.
Dimensions are anything you can pivot the data on –ex. tasks, resources, time dimensions, any custom field with a lookup table.
Measures are anything the rollup can be calculated on – ex. work, cost, actual work.
Properties are everything else, they are just associated with tasks or resources and provide supporting information – ex. % complete, duration, text fields. Percent complete is a good example of a property since it is a number so it seems like it could be rolled up but unfortunately two 50% complete tasks do not equal a 100% complete summary.
If you can’t find your field, it is probably a property. To add those to a pivotTable in Excel you can’t go through the PivotTable field list that you are used to. You have to first add the resources or task dimension to the report. Then right-click a resource/task, select “Show Properties in Report”, and select your field.
That will give you this:
So to recap:
Note that you have to be using Excel 2007 or later to display properties. For more information on Visual Reports, check out this help article.
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Project 2010 Demo and Evaluation Pack–An Unexpected Error has occurred
September 1st, 2010
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The Secret Mission of the Terminator – Apple fan?
September 1st, 2010
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