Tools to migrate data

There are several ways to migrate data into Microsoft Dynamics NAV. You choose the method depending on what is to be migrated and whether any additional processes need to be carried out on the provided data to meet the Dynamics NAV requirements.

We'll go through the different tools available in Dynamics NAV to migrate the data. We'll also explain how to write our own tools if the ones provided out of the box do not meet our requirements or expectations.

RapidStart Services

RapidStart Services is a new feature of Microsoft Dynamics NAV that was released in Dynamics NAV 2013. It allows you to configure your company data using out-of-the-box features that are built in. Microsoft Dynamics NAV also allows streamlined importing of opening balances into journals, and also allows you to open documents with dimensions.

With RapidStart Services, you can set up the tables involved in the configuration process of new companies. You can create a questionnaire to guide you and your...