Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations: Implement methodology, integration, data migration, and more - Softcover

Mohta, Rahul; Kasat, Yogesh; Yadav, JJ

Softcover

ISBN 10: 178728333X ISBN 13: 9781787283336

Publisher: Packt Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

Harness the power of Dynamics 365 Operations and discover all you need to implement it

Key Features

• Master all the necessary tools and resources to evaluate Dynamics 365 for Operations, implement it, and proactively maintain it.
• Troubleshoot your problems effectively with your Dynamics 365 partner
• Learn about architecture, deployment choices, integration, configuration and data migration, development, testing, reporting and BI, support, upgrading, and more.

Book Description

AMicrosoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition, is a modern, cloud-first, mobile-first, ERP solution suitable for medium and large enterprise customers.

This book will guide you through the entire life cycle of a implementation, helping you avoid common pitfalls while increasing your efficiency and effectiveness at every stage of the project.

Starting with the foundations, the book introduces the Microsoft Dynamics 365 offerings, plans, and products. You will be taken through the various methodologies, architectures, and deployments so you can select, implement, and maintain Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition. You will delve in-depth into the various phases of implementation: project management, analysis, configuration, data migration, design, development, using Power BI, machine learning, Cortana analytics for intelligence, testing, training, and finally deployment, support cycles, and upgrading. This book focuses on providing you with information about the product and the various concepts and tools, along with real-life examples from the field and guidance that will empower you to execute and implement Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition.

What you will learn

• Learn about Microsoft Dynamics 365, it's offerings, plans and details of Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition
• Understand the methodology and the tool, architecture, and deployment options
• Effectively plan and manage configurations and data migration, functional design, and technical design
• Understand integration frameworks, development concepts, best practices, and recommendations while developing new solutions
• Learn how to leverage intelligence and analytics through Power BI, machine learning, IOT, and Cortana intelligence
• Master testing, training, going live, upgrading, and how to get support during and after the implementation

Who this book is for

This book is for technology leaders, project managers solution architects, and consultants who are planning to implement, are in the process of implementing, or are currently upgrading to Dynamics 365 for Operations. This book will help you effectively learn and implement Dynamics 365 for Operations.

About this title

About the Authors

Rahul Mohta is a founding partner of Real Dynamics and has more than 16 years of expertise in ERP consulting, implementation, and pre-sales, focusing on Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. Rahul has a diverse and rich experience working with customers and partners globally, enabling them to realize the full value of their future Dynamics platform. As a trusted advisor, he works in different roles across functional and technical domains.Rahul's experience spans multiple regions and multiple domains (such as financials, supply chain, distribution, manufacturing, warehousing, retail, professional services, and more). He is also a worldwide trainer for Microsoft, imparting training to partners.

Yogesh Kasat is a founding partner of Real Dynamics and has led more than 20 full-cycle ERP implementations and upgrade projects, working closely with several CFOs to design solutions for better visibility into inventory levels, costs, and aging, as well as improving collection processes and reducing open accounts receivables. His experience with company splits and mergers enables him to design straightforward solutions with better support for shared services, budget planning, and financial reporting. Yogesh is also a Microsoft-recognized Fasttrack Solutions Architect.

JJ Yadav has 16 years of consulting experience working on ERP systems and implementations, and has been working since Axapta 3.0. He has worked with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations in multiple roles as a solutions architect, project manager, technical lead, and developer. JJ is currently in the Microsoft FastTrack elite team, helping customers in their Dynamics 365 journey and making them successful.

Edition details

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178728333X
• ISBN 13: 9781787283336
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 562