Getting Started

The Deltek PPM Administrator 1.0 is the next generation of the Deltek EPM Security Administrator, replacing both the Windows desktop and Smart Client product versions by consolidating them into a single Web-based tool.

This new security tool works with PPM applications, such as Acumen, Acumen Touchstone, Cobra, Open Plan, PM Compass, and wInsight Analytics, that work together to deliver cost, schedule, process, workflow, and analytics capabilities for users. PPM Administrator is installed onto a local Web Server and is accessed via an intranet Web portal.

To access the PPM Administrator, click Start > All Programs > Deltek PPM Administrator.

Note: Two or more users who are logged on to a shared server at the same time can each run the PPM Administrator. Each individual logged-on user can only run one instance of the application.

The PPM Administrator enables you to manage license keys, users, groups, roles, and access to various PPM applications. It also allows you to configure security permissions for these applications. While each application has different features, they all operate under the same general principles. You can access the PPM Administrator through a shortcut in the Windows Start menu, which is automatically created during the installation of the Administrator workstation

To implement security and other administrative tasks, review these help topics:

• Set Up Email Communication
• Users
• Groups
• Roles
• Add Access Control in Cobra
• Add Access Control in PM Compass
• Managing Locks
• Setting Password Policies
• System Settings
• Authentication Modes
• Polling Intervals
• Disabling Logins
• Settings
• Set Up Custom Menus