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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

Installing Microsoft SQL Server for Dynamics GP


The first step in your installation will be to install Microsoft SQL Server. Installations may vary slightly, depending on the SQL Server version, what components are already installed on the server, and what options you choose to install.

Whether the Dynamics GP SQL Server will reside on a new dedicated server or another existing server, it is typically recommended that a new SQL Server instance be installed for Dynamics GP. This will allow for the settings needed by Dynamics GP to not interfere with settings that may be different for other applications using SQL Server. It will also allow for better control and easier maintenance. With a separate SQL Server instance if the SQL Server services need to be restarted for Dynamics GP, other applications on the server will not be affected.

Installation steps

The following are steps for a typical installation of SQL Server 2012 Standard with SP 1 on Windows Server 2012:

  1. Start the Microsoft SQL Server...