Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central supports two different user types: Full Users and Team Members. Full Users are those users whose work demands full use of the features available in Business Central. These are typically those involved with accounting, supply chain, and warehousing functions. Team Members are users whose jobs might require light use of… Continue reading The Differences Between On-Premises and SaaS Team Member User Licenses
Category: Dynamics NAV
Debunking the Myths: Upgrade to Business Central, DON’T Reimplement
There are many myths out there about upgrading old versions of Microsoft Dynamics NAV software that are simply not true! The myths Here are some of the most common myths we’ve heard, maybe you have, too: The reality The fact is, each one of these statements is false. Contrary to popular belief: And we can… Continue reading Debunking the Myths: Upgrade to Business Central, DON’T Reimplement
Navigating Business Central SaaS Update Timelines: A Guide to Smooth Migrations and Upgrades
For years, we have advised clients running older versions of Dynamics NAV or Business Central on-premises to migrate to Business Central using a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. While some business users might still want to keep running their Business Central on premises, all Business Central deployments must be cloud-compliant to avoid additional charges,… Continue reading Navigating Business Central SaaS Update Timelines: A Guide to Smooth Migrations and Upgrades
ArcherPoint’s Most Popular Content in 2023
Every year, the experts at ArcherPoint work hard to provide informative content that covers a wide range of topics of interest to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central users, from How-To blogs that show you how to accomplish specific tasks in Business Central to technical articles that explain how things work under the hood in Business… Continue reading ArcherPoint’s Most Popular Content in 2023
Great Software, Bad Implementation
The wrong ERP partner can make or break your company Companies perform extensive searches looking for the best ERP. However, once software selection is completed, they often don’t perform the same due diligence, looking for the best partner to implement that software. Choosing the right ERP software is only one part of the puzzle; selecting… Continue reading Great Software, Bad Implementation
Is Your On-Premises Business Central Cloud-Compliant? It could end up costing you!
One of the features that made Navision, and later Dynamics NAV, so popular was how easy developers could customize the application for a client by modifying the base code. The downside was that upgrading the base code required merging the code from different application versions. This merge process is known as a code upgrade or… Continue reading Is Your On-Premises Business Central Cloud-Compliant? It could end up costing you!
Community Summit North America 2023: 8 Key Takeaways
Community Summit 2023 is now history, and based on the attendance, content, and general energy level, it’s hard to believe that the event came back live just two years ago. Here is a quick look at the highlights and what we’re most looking forward to in 2024. 1. Getting back to pre-pandemic numbers It was… Continue reading Community Summit North America 2023: 8 Key Takeaways
8 Cool Things You Can Do in Business Central You Couldn’t Do in Dynamics NAV
In January 2023, Microsoft moved Dynamics NAV 2018 out of mainstream support. As the last version of Dynamics NAV produced by Microsoft, NAV 2018 users will no longer receive new features, only security updates. Dynamics NAV users are encouraged to upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, the next generation of NAV. Business Central (BC)… Continue reading 8 Cool Things You Can Do in Business Central You Couldn’t Do in Dynamics NAV
Combining Jet Reports/Analytics with Power BI to Supercharge Your Reporting and Business Intelligence
Many Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV users might be confused when considering reporting and analytics options. Popular options include Jet Reports, Jet Analytics, and Power BI. Which is the best choice? Each tool was designed for a specific purpose; therefore, it depends on what you want to do that will help determine… Continue reading Combining Jet Reports/Analytics with Power BI to Supercharge Your Reporting and Business Intelligence
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Losing Direct Access to SQL Server from Business Central in the Cloud
Many users of Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central (BC) on-premises are used to being able to access SQL Server directly. That has been useful for several reasons, and one of the main reasons is that traditionally it has been much faster to run reports directly using SQL Server’s Report Builder than using Dynamics NAV… Continue reading The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Losing Direct Access to SQL Server from Business Central in the Cloud