Connect MS Project 2010 to MS Project Server 2010 - ms-project

I am trying to get a tutorial or step by step instructions on how to connect MS Project 2010 to MS Project Server 2010.
I have installed Server 2008 R2 (64 bit), Sharepoint 2010, and Project 2010 on my server and created a new site using the project 2010 template.
I am now trying to connect my stand alone Project 2010 to that site for updates and such.
I tried the File->Info->Manage accounts option and it comes up with "Could not retrieve server initialization data."
I cannot find a step by step tutorial to set it up or to trouble shoot the error message.
Any hints or good resources would be much appreciated.

make sure you use the http:///pwa as your account URL
Also, make sure you add your users under Server Settings --> Manage Users in the PWA site, you can't just add them via SITE PERMISSIONS.

You missed one important step: creating a PWA (project web application).
After you install sharepoint and project server you must build a pwa and then enter this address to project. Here is a very good and complete guide for creating and setiing up PWA:
Create a PWA site (Project Server 2010)
Deploy Project Server 2010 to a test environment

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I am trying to connect my Microsoft Project Professional 2013 with Microsoft Project Server 2013 but following error keeps popping up.
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