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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

Post-installation SQL Server and database settings


A number of SQL Server settings may need to be checked or changed after installing Dynamics GP and creating companies. These include SQL Server settings and the individual database settings for the Dynamics GP databases.

SQL Server settings

There are a few settings to verify or change for the entire SQL Server instance that Dynamics GP will be using. These include the maximum memory, cursor threshold, and processor settings. All of these settings are found on the Server Properties window for your SQL Server. To open this window, right-click on the SQL Server instance name in SQL Server Management Studio and choose Properties.

Maximum memory

Most documentation recommends letting SQL Server manage memory on its own. This is generally fine, however a good practice is to set a limit on the maximum amount of memory SQL Server will use and leave at least 512 MB RAM free for the operating system and any other services running on the server. This will...