The data management framework
The data management framework in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition is based on Data Import/Export Framework (DIXF). This tool, along with other tools in LCS, helps customers and partners to quickly set up their initial environment from blank data, manage the configuration data throughout the lifecycle of the project, plan and execute data migration, and move the data from one to another environment.
There are several tools and concepts that constitute the overall data management platform in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. Some of these tools are within the Finance and Operations application while the others are available in LCS. Let's learn about these tools and concepts and how they can be used for various data management scenarios.
Data management concepts
Let's first understand the various concepts used within the management framework, as it forms the core element that is used in any data-related activity.