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Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations

By : Rahul Mohta, Yogesh Kasat, JJ Yadav
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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

The organization's readiness to Go Live


There is always a tremendous amount of pressure to make the Live date; often, somebody's job is on the line. However, the readiness of the organization for a new system needs to be evaluated carefully prior to flipping the on switch. Readiness for Go Live is based on the fact that all the prior activities are completed as per the satisfaction of the key business users and stakeholders, and they are confident enough to pull the switch on and ready to use the new system.

Sign offs

One of the most important criteria to determine an organization's readiness to Live is to know whether your key end users and stakeholders are comfortable and are signed off on the new ERP system. The following list covers a few important considerations and criteria to evaluate whether you are ready to Go Live:

  • UAT sign off: Make sure that the business users have tested the system using real business scenarios, including integrations, reporting, data migration, and so on. All...