Process Cycle
Cobra provides a set of powerful and flexible software tools for developing project management systems that can accommodate virtually any cost/schedule application, including the validation of projects for EVMS purposes.
By placing many of the basic design decisions in the hands of the user, it is possible to extend the capabilities of Cobra in a number of different directions without having the added expense and complexity of custom programming. At the same time, maintaining all data in database file format makes it a relatively simple task to integrate Cobra data into external systems.
The same goals of flexibility, convenience, and power apply to the entry, manipulation, and reporting of data in Cobra. Although Cobra defines the concepts that underlie its operations very specifically, all are based on a basic cost/schedule methodology that most project managers are familiar with.
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- Cobra Components
Learn about the Cobra calendar, codes, rates, resources, and classes and cost sets. - Organize Project Information
Organizing project information in Cobra refers to the process of deciding how basic project information will be entered, stored, and made available for reporting. - Set Up Projects and Project Baselines
Once you have settled on the design of your project management system, you are ready to set up your projects and enter baseline information. Organizing project information in Cobra involves deciding how basic project information will be entered, stored, and made available for reporting. It relies on a number of data structures, including code files, calendars, resources, rates, and cost classes and sets. - Progressing
Once you have established a project baseline, you are ready to begin entering ongoing project information and monitoring the progress of your projects. For each project you advance the calendar, roll the wave, enter status information, calculate earned value, enter actual costs, and generate revised forecasts. - Reporting
Cobra features a complete set of standard cost/schedule reports, a number of which were designed to comply with EVMS guidelines. - Special-Purpose Operations
Cobra provides multiple special-purpose features and utilities that make project management easier. - Take your Implementation a Step Further
After you are familiar with the basics, learn more about the other features that Cobra has to offer.