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Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step 2010

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Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step 2010

Overview of this book

Delivering business solutions is more than just product play. Software is often viewed as the enabler; however, the key to success is how the solution is implemented and how the implementations are managed. With this as the background, Microsoft has developed Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step as the full lifecycle methodology for the Dynamics business solutions portfolio. Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step enables you to maximize your Dynamics investments and increase your efficiency to select, sell, deliver, operate and support your business solution.This book details the use of the Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step methodology to enable the full lifecycle of Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step business solutions engagements. Guidance is provided on the due diligence process for the customer that overlaps the solution selling cycle for the service provider, through to the solution implementation phases, encompassing on-going maintenance and upgrades.This book provides detailed coverage of how to use Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step to successfully deliver Dynamics solutions for your business.The book begins by focusing on the aspects of due diligence and solution selling– whether you are the customer or the service provider, you can learn how you work together to select the right solution to meet the organization’s needs.In the ensuing chapters, you will learn how Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step can help improve the overall quality of your Dynamics business solution, including coverage of proactive and post go-live optimization offerings and a thorough explanation of how to upgrade your Dynamics solutions to the latest release of the products.Finally, the book discusses the essence of Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step projects and how to successfully deliver these business solutions, including project and change management disciplines and processes.Additional key topics such as a guide to adopting Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step are also provided if you are looking to develop a consistent process in your organization.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step 2010
Credits
Foreword
About the Authors
Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

Summary


When somebody new to the ERP/CRM space is exposed to Sure Step, they are often overwhelmed. For that matter, given the volumes of content, even experienced consultants don't fully understand all the resources available to them. As such, one of our objectives with this book was to provide more clarity to those starting in the industry, while augmenting the savvy consultants and arming them with additional ammunition for their bag of tricks.

Therefore, this book was much more than just another step-by-step guide into project management. Our goal was to address daily challenges of different stakeholders, not only those of the project manager. We fashioned the book as an easy-to-follow guide for high-performance team members using Sure Step as the basis for delivering Microsoft Dynamics solutions.

We hope you have gained insights into the design and architecture of Sure Step, as well as into the applicability of the methodology to your engagements. Sure Step is a methodology developed...