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
Category: Business Central
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
Migrating from Dynamics GP to Dynamics Business Central: The Advantages of Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) users are faced with conflicting information about staying on GP versus migrating to Dynamics 365 Business Central. We’re attempting to clear the clutter and give you some straight answers to help you make your decision. As we mentioned in The Case for the Cloud, there are distinct advantages for GP… Continue reading Migrating from Dynamics GP to Dynamics Business Central: The Advantages of Business Central
ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 330
This edition of Developer Digest highlights the Database Locks feature and the instant “With” statement 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 of sharing helpful information with… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 330
10 Things to Consider When Migrating from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Central
If you’re using Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), you’re very aware of the product roadmap and software lifecycle policy. Like many GP users, you’ve probably been very happy with the product because it has been a workhorse for more than 30 years. Microsoft has committed to supporting GP with bug fixes, security enhancements, and some… Continue reading 10 Things to Consider When Migrating from Microsoft Dynamics GP to Business Central
Run The Close Year End Process in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
In Microsoft Dynamics 365, the Close Income Statement batch job transfers the year’s results to a Retained Earning account in the balance sheet and closes all the income statement accounts. This process creates a journal, which is posted manually. When an additional reporting currency is used, the system will post the additional currency directly to… Continue reading Run The Close Year End Process in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
The Microsoft Dynamics GP Roadmap: What It Means for Your Business
If you are a Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains Software) user, you have probably wondered whether to stay on Dynamics GP or to migrate to a new ERP. The good news is Dynamics GP will be around for a while, so, if you have invested significant time, training, and customizations into your GP implementation, or… Continue reading The Microsoft Dynamics GP Roadmap: What It Means for Your Business