Who this book is for
This book is for aspiring Microsoft D365 finance and supply chain solutions architects looking to take up the challenges of integrating different systems, configuring security models, complex data migrations, licensing, and overall system design based on client requirements. Furthermore, this book serves as a valuable guide for experienced solution architects seeking to expand their skill set and enhance their expertise in tackling complex challenges within the field.What this book covers
Chapter 1, Overcoming Challenges in D365 Finance and SCM Projects, starts the book with a high-level discussion about the most common roadblocks that can happen during an ERP project.
Chapter 2, Understanding the Microsoft FastTrack Process, introduces the Microsoft FastTrack process for Dynamics projects. We will look at the structure used to complete a project based on Microsoft’s best practices.
Chapter 3, Dealing with Integrations, examines the potential issues that can arise when working with integrations between Dynamics 365 F&SCM and other software applications.
Chapter 4, Efficient Security Design, discusses how to set up security configurations in an organization.
Chapter 5, Planning for Successful Data Migration, explores the major impacts and pitfalls related to data migrations and data translations when moving to D365.
Chapter 6, Licensing Challenges, delves into the types of licenses used in D365 and how to assign them based on job type, as well as security roles.
Chapter 7, How to Plan a D365 F&SCM Project, examines how to prepare for successful project deployment.
Chapter 8, Learning the Client’s Business, discusses how to best capture a client’s requirements, as a successful project is always about knowing what the client needs.
Chapter 9, Collecting Project Requirements, explores how to get a client to work with an architect to kick-start a project, including how personnel will be assigned to work on the project.
Chapter 10, ALM Tools and Applications, delves into the Microsoft recommended tools that should be used during the execution of a project.
Chapter 11, Human Change Management, discusses many issues that can happen when proper corporate change management is excluded from a project.
Chapter 12, Building a Blueprint Solution, examines what needs to be entered into the solution blueprint.
Chapter 13, Deploying the Project Solution, gathers together everything we discussed into a logical cheat sheet that you can use to get your project off on the right foot. We’ll look at the timelines you should follow so that the project starts successfully and stays on track until the final go-live.