Start the project on the planned start date but maintain the resource limits and allow the project to finish later than the finish deadline. This option is typically considered forward resource leveling. If feasible, start the project earlier than the planned start date by a number of days so that you can finish the project on the required finish date without raising the resource limits. This method usually levels resources starting from the project finish date, then working backward till the required start date. It is referred to as backward resource leveling.