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Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation

By : Victoria Yudin
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Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation

By: Victoria Yudin

Overview of this book

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 is a sophisticated Enterprise Resource Planning system with a multitude of features and options. The implementation of Dynamics GP is usually considered to be complex, and can be very confusing for both end users and consultants. Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation will show you how to effectively implement Dynamics GP 2013 with ease. "Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation" is a focused, step-by-step tutorial covering the basics of Microsoft Dynamics GP, from licensing to design, before moving on to more complex topics such as implementation planning, installation, setup, and training. Learn how to plan and execute your Dynamics GP implementation from start to finish. You will start off by learning how to plan a successful Dynamics GP 2013 implementation. You will then move on to learn the important questions to ask, the key setup details that should be decided upfront, and how to plan the infrastructure. Detailed descriptions of all the setup options for the core Dynamics GP modules as well as practical advice on setup will guide you through the myriad of options available in this powerful application. This book will also cover how to import initial data and how to find out what additional resources and tools are available for Microsoft Dynamics GP. With many detailed and practical examples, "Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013" Implementation will help you plan and complete a successful Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 implementation.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
General Ledger Account Categories
Index

The Remote Desktop Services-only approach


With the proliferation of Remote Desktop Services (previously called Terminal Services) and advances in available functionality, many organizations have been implementing Dynamics GP on a server running Remote Desktop Services, foregoing installations on client workstations completely. Whether this approach is right for your company may depend on a number of factors. Let's take a look at some of the pros and cons.

Pros of a Remote Desktop Services-only implementation

Following are the benefits of a Remote Desktop Services-only implementation:

  • No need to upgrade any workstations: This may be a great approach for companies where many client computers do not meet the requirements for Dynamics GP and there are no other reasons to upgrade.

  • Installation, updates, maintenance, and support are all simplified tremendously: For environments where there are limited IT resources, it is a great deal easier, not to mention less expensive, to install, maintain, and...