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Implementing Microsoft Dynamics NAV - Third Edition
Implementing Microsoft Dynamics NAV - Third Edition

Implementing Microsoft Dynamics NAV - Third Edition: Implementing Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 , Third Edition

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Implementing Microsoft Dynamics NAV - Third Edition

Chapter 1. Exploring Microsoft Dynamics NAV – An Introduction

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that is specifically made for growing small to mid-sized companies.

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This is, at least, what Microsoft's marketing department says. In reality, Dynamics NAV is being used by large and publically-traded companies as well around the world.

An ERP is a software that integrates the internal and external management information across an entire organization. The purpose of an ERP is to facilitate the flow of information between all business functions inside the boundaries of organizations. An ERP system is meant to handle all the functional areas within an organization on a single software system. This way, the output of an area can be used as the input of another area, without the need to duplicate data.

This chapter will give you an idea of what Dynamics NAV is and what you can expect from it. The topics covered in this chapter are the following:

  • What is Microsoft Dynamics NAV?
  • The functional areas found in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016
  • A history of Dynamics NAV
  • How to use Dynamics NAV on different environments (Windows client, Web client, SharePoint framework, Web Services, and so on)

Understanding Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 is a Role Tailored ERP. Traditionally, ERP software is built to provide a lot of functionalities where users will need to hunt down the information. This is more of a passive approach to information in which the user will need to go somewhere within the system to retrieve information.

Dynamics NAV works differently. The role-tailored experience is based on individuals within an organization, their roles, and the tasks they perform. When users first enter Dynamics NAV, they see the data needed for the daily tasks they do according to their role. Users belonging to different roles will have a different view of the system; each of them will see the functions they need to properly perform their daily tasks. Instead of the users chasing down information, the information comes to them.

Here's an example of the main screen for an order processor. All the relevant information for a user who is processing sales orders are displayed in a business intelligent (BI) format:

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Key benefits

  • Learn the key roles of your Dynamics NAV partner and the roles within your customer’s organization
  • Create configuration packages and perform data migration on your own
  • Find out how to troubleshoot your problems effectively with your Dynamics NAV partner

Description

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application used in all kinds of organizations around the world. It provides a great variety of functionality out-of-the-box in different topics such as accounting, sales, purchase processing, logistics, or manufacturing. It also allows companies to grow the application by customizing the solution to meet specific requirements. This book is a hands-on tutorial on working with a real Dynamics NAV implementation. You will learn about the team from your Microsoft Dynamics NAV partner as well as the team within the customer’s company. This book provides an insight into the different tools available to migrate data from the client’s legacy system into Microsoft Dynamics NAV. If you are already live with Microsoft Dynamics NAV, this books talks about upgrades and what to expect from them. We’ll also show you how to implement additional or expanding functionalities within your existing Microsoft Dynamics NAV installation, perform data analysis, debug error messages, and implement free third-party add-ons to your existing installation. This book will empower you with all the skills and knowledge you need for a successful implementation.

Who is this book for?

This book is for Dynamics NAV partners and end users who want to know everything about Dynamics NAV implementations. It is aimed at those who want to be project managers or get involved with Dynamics NAV, but do not have the expertise to write code themselves.

What you will learn

  • Study the roles within a Dynamics NAV partner and within a customer's company
  • Create reusable data migration packages
  • Work with the debugger to pinpoint error messages
  • Get to grips with the key tables used in data reporting and analysis
  • Successfully upgrade your installation to the latest version
  • Manage and expand your existing installation with additional functionalities
  • Explore the free third-party add-ons that can leverage your existing installation

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Publication date : Apr 12, 2016
Length: 492 pages
Edition : 3rd
Language : English
ISBN-13 : 9781784397555
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ISBN-13 : 9781784397555
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Table of Contents

13 Chapters
1. Exploring Microsoft Dynamics NAV – An Introduction Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
2. What's New in NAV 2016? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
3. Dynamics NAV – General Considerations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
4. The Implementation Process – From the Reseller Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
5. The Implementation Process on the Customer Side Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
6. Migrating Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
7. Upgrading Microsoft Dynamics NAV Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
8. Development Considerations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
9. Functional Changes on Existing Implementations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
10. Data Analysis and Reporting Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
11. Debugging Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
12. Popular Reporting Options with Microsoft Dynamics NAV Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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If you're involved on a Microsoft Dynamics NAV implementation (as a consultant, developer or implementer) and you're searching a comprehensive guide that permits you to cover in depth all the NAV arguments and tasks, this is the right book for you.This book covers all the aspects of a NAV project implementation, from the "What's New on NAV 2016" to implementation roles definition, Agile and SureStep methodology, project phases definition, data migration, upgrading process best practice from NAV previous versions, NAV development, debugging, data analysis and reporting and many more.The author covers all these aspects in depth and all is explained is a clear manner and with real world samples.The book has more than 450 pages that guides you to every single step for best implementing NAV.If this book is on your desk when you'll start a new NAV project, you're on the right road.Absolutely recommended.
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Not an inspiring book
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The book is not user friendly
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