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Implementing Microsoft Dynamics NAV - Third Edition

You're reading from   Implementing Microsoft Dynamics NAV - Third Edition Implementing Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016

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Product type Paperback
Published in Apr 2016
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781784397555
Length 492 pages
Edition 3rd Edition
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Alex Chow Alex Chow
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Preface 1. Exploring Microsoft Dynamics NAV – An Introduction FREE CHAPTER 2. What's New in NAV 2016? 3. Dynamics NAV – General Considerations 4. The Implementation Process – From the Reseller 5. The Implementation Process on the Customer Side 6. Migrating Data 7. Upgrading Microsoft Dynamics NAV 8. Development Considerations 9. Functional Changes on Existing Implementations 10. Data Analysis and Reporting 11. Debugging 12. Popular Reporting Options with Microsoft Dynamics NAV Index

Upgrading philosophy


Prior to the release of Dynamics NAV 2015, upgrading was a tremendous project that required hundreds (sometimes thousands) of hours to bring you to the latest version.

The reason why the upgrade required a lot of time was because of modifications done in your database; essentially, the less you modify, the faster the upgrade. In fact, if you need to upgrade from versions prior to Dynamics NAV 2013, you may see similar estimates as during a new implementation.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV can be used with no customization at all, but that's almost unheard of. That's like buying a Ferrari and only driving it at 25 miles per hour. Once the users discover the power of Dynamics NAV and how flexible the software is, they will want to make changes to give them a competitive edge in their industry. It's like the users suddenly discover the power of the force.

One of the greatest selling points for Dynamics NAV is the ease of making changes to the software. There is no need for other...

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