Dynamics GP 10.0 on Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Notes

esdatabase query.  Besides Reporting we tried such
If you plan to deploy Microsoft Dynamics GP onadd-ons, as Dynamics GP Fixed Assets, Project
Windows 2008 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008, mostAccounting, Manufacturing, Field Service, FRX.  We
if not all possible questions and problems are resolvedtested Dynamics GP over Windows 7 and Windows
automatically.  There were known issues when you2008 Server and MS SQL Server 2008 in November
were deploying Dynamics GP 10.0 on Windows 20082009
and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - to name it - you2. Concerns we heard from Dynamics GP 10.0 users .
had to open 1433 SQL Server listening port However, Why Dynamics GP starting with version 10.0 opens
it looks like if you are installing Microsoft SQL Servernew Windows application or screen for each new
2008, port opening is happening automatically, sowindow?  Formerly, for example for Dynamics GP
Microsoft is making progress in installation friendliness.9.0 all the GP screens were controlled within the one
 The same should be said about Microsoft Windowsapplication.  We addressed this question to several
7 Operating System - you can now install DynamicsDynamics GP Gurus and we got the answer that it is
GP 10.0 from its original CD1 (work around is notthe way to go and face the future.  For us it is OK,
required, comparing to Windows XP SP3 andand our accountant can manage multiple windows
Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007).  Plus, we tested thatopen at the same time.  However we respect the
for Windows 7 you do not have to disable Userproblem and its potential exposure.  Some of the
Account Control as it was required for Vista.users computers are relatively restricted in functionality
 Obviously Windows 7 is just released forand you have to open your Corporate ERP application
deployment in October 2009, but so far most of theto the users with limited decision making options
feed backs are positive.  Hopefully Windows 7 will3. How to get additional help?  We encourage you to
lead the parade of the technologies:search in google for Dynamics GP video demos and
1. Testing depth.   We had such customizations andpresentations.  Our web engineers are deploying web
reporting tools in place as eOne Extender Enterprisecasting technologies, similar to the ones used in
and Crystal Reports 10.0.  Both of them seem to beYoutube and Google Video to provide free Dynamics
compatible with Windows 2008 and SQL Server 2008,GP internet video presentations.  Feel free to call or
we had to figure out how to create ODBC DSN 32 bitemail our office.  Service is available virtually
on 64 Bit Windows 2008 Server, but this was minorWorldwide via remote connections, web sessions and
problem.  Crystal Reports were very structured andphone conferences.  We will be happy to travel to
based on MS SQL Server Views.  In general it isyour USA, Canada, Brazil or international based office
good idea to abstract Crystal Report or any otheror facility, if required.
report: SSRS, Microsoft Access, Excel, etc. from its