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Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations

By : Rahul Mohta, Yogesh Kasat, JJ Yadav
Book Image

Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations

By: Rahul Mohta, Yogesh Kasat, JJ Yadav

Overview of this book

Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition, is a modern, cloud-first, mobile-first, ERP solution suitable for medium and large enterprise customers. This book will guide you through the entire life cycle of a implementation, helping you avoid common pitfalls while increasing your efficiency and effectiveness at every stage of the project. Starting with the foundations, the book introduces the Microsoft Dynamics 365 offerings, plans, and products. You will be taken through the various methodologies, architectures, and deployments so you can select, implement, and maintain Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition. You will delve in-depth into the various phases of implementation: project management, analysis, configuration, data migration, design, development, using Power BI, machine learning, Cortana analytics for intelligence, testing, training, and finally deployment, support cycles, and upgrading. This book focuses on providing you with information about the product and the various concepts and tools, along with real-life examples from the field and guidance that will empower you to execute and implement Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition.
Table of Contents (23 chapters)
Foreword
Title Page
Credits
Disclaimer
About the Authors
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Customer Feedback
Preface

Information insights in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition


Data is everywhere and turning data into is a challenge for BI solutions. A good business intelligence solution should empower users to make informed decisions with the latest and accurate data from your Dynamics 365 solution.

Data needs vary--it may be needed in real time, near real time, or on scheduled intervals--and a BI solution for Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition (AX) should be able to give the choice to the end users. Also, data may be needed to be extracted as it is at the transaction level or at an aggregated level.

Last but not least, the ability to view data in a platform of choice is needed, be it a mobile app, web app, desktop app, or any other device. In addition, the data retrieval should be fast, accurate, and reliable. Decisions in the modern world are taken in split seconds. So, quick data access and conversion to information is a key in the selection of a business...