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Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Apps - Second Edition

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

Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Apps - Second Edition

By: JJ Yadav, Sandeep Shukla, Rahul Mohta, Yogesh Kasat

Overview of this book

Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations is a modern cloud ERP platform that adopts a mobile-first approach suitable for medium-to-large enterprises. This book covers the entire implementation process of Dynamics 365 Finance and Operation Apps, including post-implementation and business transformation. The updated second edition starts with an introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365, describing different apps and tools under it. You will learn about different implementation methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile, for your projects. We will cover various application components and architectures of Dynamics such as requirements processing, development, reports and analytics, and integration. With the help of tips, techniques, and best practices, you’ll explore strategies for managing configurations and data migrations. As you read further, you’ll discover development tools and processes in Dynamics for building customized solutions in Dynamics. The book will also demonstrate analytics and financial reporting options such as Power BI and Cortana Intelligence. Finally, you’ll learn the importance of testing and explore various automated testing strategies. By the end of this book, you will have gained the necessary knowledge to implement Microsoft business solutions with Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Apps.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)

Lifecycle Services (LCS) and Tools

In the previous chapter, you learned about implementation methodologies, best practices in project initiation, and important project artifacts such as the project plan, project charter, team, and many others. However, this could soon become extremely challenging if they're managed by each customer and partner in their own way.

In this chapter, we'll share a list of tools and their importance and how they can help you in your journey with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365FO) One Version by looking at Lifecycle Services (LCS), which are commonly used right from the start of going live to keep your solution healthy.

Some of the key topics that will be covered in this chapter are as follows:

  • Introduction to LCS
  • Tooling and libraries in LCS
  • Project setup including onboarding and activities
  • Ongoing use of D365FO system...