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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

Additions to the implementation timeline


At this point, you should be able to augment your implementation task list with dates that include equipment purchases, upgrades, installation, and configuration. Using Not Just Widgets as an example, the following is a sample list of infrastructure-specific tasks:

Task

Description / Notes

Start

Finish By

Order/receive new server for Dynamics GP

NJW will be getting a new dedicated server for Dynamics GP.

April-20-2013

May-15-2013

Order and receive new desktops or upgrades

Several desktops are old and were planned to be replaced soon anyway. A few other desktops are fine, but will be upgraded with more RAM.

May-14-2013

Jun-16-2013

Configure new server and install SQL Server

Includes installation and configuration of Windows Server 2012 and SQL Server 2012 and all the latest service packs for both.

May-16-2013

May-28-2013

Network share for Dynamics GP

Set up a network location for all shared files for Dynamics GP. Make sure to add this...