It allows project managers to plan projects. With all established browsers, its users have role-specific access to central data, resources and functions. The browser-based Microsoft Project Web App is available both in Microsoft Project Server and in Project Online. Those functions can only be used with this version of the software. This is important, as new functions are made available in Project Online on a regular basis.
Instead, it is obtained and updated from the Microsoft Cloud. It can be used as a standalone tool but also in connection with Project Server “on-premises” or Project Online. Project Online Desktop Client is the cloud version of Microsoft Project Professional. In the classic installation process, your IT administration uses local installation packages. This version is the basis for working in a multi-project environment with an on-premises Project Server and Project Online. Project Professional can be used as a standalone tool. It does not enable connection to Microsoft Project Server / Project Online. It is not meant for use across departments or projects.