TABLE OF CONTENTS 
Now that we have reviewed the terminology and some basic concepts, we are ready to explore the application interface of MS Project and set up a new project.
After reading this chapter you will:
be familiar with the MS Project interface
understand where MS Project stores the data:
be familiar with the file types MPP/MPT and the Global.MPT file when you work with MS Project as a standalone tool
understand the structure of the relational database of MS Project when you work with Project Server
be familiar with the MS Project views
know how to use a project template
be able to set up a new project and choose the appropriate options
be able to create the project calendar
know the best practices for setting up new project schedules
Nob: "Hey Bob, I opened up this template that our project office put together and I found 300 tasks in there! Do we really have to use them? What the heck were these guys thinking?"
Bob: "Well my friend, the project office didn't put them together for nothing!"
Nob: "But come on 300 tasks for a software modification project; that is ridiculous!"
Bob: "Listen man the templates are part of this expensive methodology our company purchased. You don't want to be seen throwing that money away!"
Nob: "Spending the money was not MY decision!"
Bob: "Why don't you comb through the templates and use whatever seems applicable and...
