Book Image

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation

By : Victoria Yudin
Book Image

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

Installing as the local administrator


Having performed thousands of various software installations and helped troubleshoot many others, one critical recommendation is to always install software while logged into Windows as the local administrator. This is true for server, as well as desktop operating systems, and for all the software being discussed in this book.

The local administrator may sometimes be called or identified differently on various operating systems, and on some computers the local administrator may have been renamed; however it will be the account listed as the Built-in account for administering the computer/domain. It is important to note that this is not the same as the domain administrator or a user who is in the local administrator's group.

Performing installations as the local administrator ensures that all necessary components get installed and registered properly, and helps avoid various issues in the future. While installing as the local administrator is typically the...