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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

Chapter 5. Installation of SQL Server, Dynamics GP, and Integration Manager

Now that you have completed the planning for your Dynamics GP implementation, it is time to perform the installation.

This chapter will cover the following topics:

  • Pre-installation checklist

  • Why installation as the local administrator is important

  • Installing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 for Dynamics GP

  • Installing the Dynamics GP 2013 application

  • Creating an ODBC data source

  • Completing the Dynamics GP installation by running Dynamics GP Utilities

  • Loading the sample company and creating your new company

  • Installing Integration Manager

  • Post-installation SQL Server and database settings

  • Creating SQL Server maintenance jobs

Note

Please note that the installation steps and recommendations in this book are based on a US installation. If you are installing Dynamics GP in a different country, please consult with your Dynamics GP resource for anything that may need to be different for your installation.