ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 342

  Report issues, comparing versions using PowerShell, documenting code changes with an extension, and adding keys in BC discussed in this Developer Digest. The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community, including the ArcherPoint technical staff, is made up of developers, project managers, and consultants who are constantly communicating, with the common goal of  sharing helpful… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 342

ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 341

  In this edition of Developer Digest, we go deep into a problem with printing a report from the Sales Header in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central. The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community, including the ArcherPoint technical staff, is made up of developers, project managers, and consultants who are constantly communicating, with the common goal… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 341

7 Reasons To Be Excited About Microsoft Dynamics Business Central 2021 Release Wave 1

Microsoft just released the latest version of Dynamics 365 Business Central and it is packed with a host of new, expanded features that improve performance, reduce licensing costs, and enhance its flexibility and ROI.  2021 release wave 1 (aka BC 18) also puts more control into the hands of the customer and makes it easier than… Continue reading 7 Reasons To Be Excited About Microsoft Dynamics Business Central 2021 Release Wave 1

ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 340

  Pinging Docker containers, an update to BC for Power Platform, and how to restore a Business Central online database locally are covered in this edition of Developer Digest. The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community, including the ArcherPoint technical staff, is made up of developers, project managers, and consultants who are constantly communicating, with the… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 340

4 Options for Microsoft Dynamics GP Customers

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Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) users are getting inundated with information—some true, some misguided—about staying on GP versus migrating to another cloud ERP, such as Dynamics 365 Business Central. We want to provide you with some clear answers to help you make your decision. As we discussed in The Case for the Cloud, there are… Continue reading 4 Options for Microsoft Dynamics GP Customers

ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 339

  This edition of Developer Digest features a discussion of code changes in BC 16.11, protecting secrets in scripts, and preview environments for BC 2021 Wave 1. The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community, including the ArcherPoint technical staff, is made up of developers, project managers, and consultants who are constantly communicating, with the common… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 339

Why SaaS ERP Software Does Not Mean the End To Upgrades

With the cloud clearly becoming dominant in the world of software, common questions arise concerning upgrades. If a business or organization is on a SaaS (Software as a Service) application—like ERP—do they still need to deal with upgrades? The answer lies somewhere in between yes and no; this post explains why. SaaS Software Defined Before… Continue reading Why SaaS ERP Software Does Not Mean the End To Upgrades

Simplifying Purchasing and Procurement in Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central

On the surface, purchasing and procurement seem fairly simple: you find the vendor with the best price, terms, and delivery schedule, place an order, and receive it. However, there is the planning side to purchasing, and that’s where it gets complicated. In this blog post, we discuss ways you can simplify the process around purchasing… Continue reading Simplifying Purchasing and Procurement in Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central

Microsoft Business Central On Premises Modern Lifecycle Policy and Staying Current

As users of Microsoft Dynamics software—or any software, for that matter—it’s important for organizations to keep up with the latest releases of the products they depend on to run their business. If you’re on the SaaS version of Business Central, updates are taken care of, so you’re in good shape. If you’re on Business Central… Continue reading Microsoft Business Central On Premises Modern Lifecycle Policy and Staying Current

Performance Tuning Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central On Premises and Cloud

If your vehicle is regularly tuned up, it runs more efficiently, saving gas and wear and tear while making your ride a lot smoother. It’s also part of what you do to take care of your investment so it lasts longer. Tuning up your ERP is pretty much the same. When you do performance tuning… Continue reading Performance Tuning Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central On Premises and Cloud