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Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise - Fourth Edition

By : Roberto Stefanetti, Alex Chow
Book Image

Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise - Fourth Edition

By: Roberto Stefanetti, Alex Chow

Overview of this book

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a full business solution suite and a complete ERP solution, which contains a robust set of development tools; these tools can help you to gain control over your business and can simplify supply chains, manufacturing, and operations. Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise covers the latest features of Dynamics Business Central and NAV from the end users' and developers' perspectives. It also provides an insight into different tools available for implementation, whether it's a new installation or migrating from the previous version of Dynamics NAV. This book will take you from an introduction to Dynamics NAV 2018 through to exploring all the techniques related to implementation and migration. You will also learn to expand functionalities within your existing Microsoft Dynamics NAV installation, perform data analysis, and implement free third-party add-ons to your existing installation. As you progress through the book, you will learn to work with third-party add-on tools. In the concluding chapters, you will explore Dynamics 365 Business Central, the new Cloud solution based on the Microsoft NAV platform, and techniques for using Docker and Sandbox to develop applications. By the end of the book, you will have gained a deep understanding of the key components for successful Dynamics NAV implementation for an organization.
Table of Contents (22 chapters)
Title Page
Copyright and Credits
Dedication
About Packt
Contributors
Preface
Index

The Microsoft cloud model


The Microsoft cloud model is composed of a series of services, designed specifically for the cloud. All these applications and services can interact with one another, creating a dense network of services and opportunities. Every year, new services are launched, and now the offer is very wide and diversified.

Microsoft cloud services – a suite of applications

Microsoft cloud services are as follows: Azure, Azure Services, Azure IoT, Power Apps, Office 365 Suite, Cognitive Services, Cortana Intelligence, SharePoint, Power BI, Microsoft Flow, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

 

Dynamics 365 Business Central (on-premise, SaaS)

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a modern solution for modern businesses.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (DYN365BC) connects business processes to help SMBs grow sales, manage finances, and streamline operations. It is designed as a true multitenant public cloud service (SaaS) running on Microsoft Azure. Customers can access the service on the web using Web client, or apps for Windows, iOS, or Android devices (https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/p/microsoft-dynamics-365-business-central/9nblggh4ql79?rtc=1&activetab=pivot:overviewtab).

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central enables customers to upgrade their accounting software and legacy ERP systems with a single, comprehensive solution to manage core business processes across finances, operations, sales, and customer service. Along with its new capabilities, the application will include an all-new user experience so it is easy to get started with a familiar Microsoft Office 365 user interface, personalized feeds, and smart notifications.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is based on the Microsoft Dynamics NAV platform and several other Microsoft services. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central will present the full functionality of Microsoft Dynamics NAV under two different offerings (licensing model):

  • Essential:
    • Financial management
    • Supply chain
    • CRM
    • Human resources
    • Project management
  • Premium (this covers essential, plus the following two additions):
    • Service management
    • Manufacturing

 

 

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central's appearance is as follows:

Appearance of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central