Virtual Resources
While planning a project, one rarely knows who will be working on it, since this largely depends on the availability of resources at that time. What is known is the job function needed for the task, for instance, a Java developer, an Architect, or a Supervisor. You can create such resources as virtual - Unlicensed users and assign tasks to them. At the appropriate time, these resources can be replaced by specific users. There are a couple of advantages of using virtual Resources when planning your project.
- If you specify an approximate cost for these resources, the estimated project cost calculated by Celoxis will be more realistic.
- You can look at the resource load charts for these virtual resources and ensure that you have the right capacity in the future.