| es | | | | database query. Besides Reporting we tried such |
| If you plan to deploy Microsoft Dynamics GP on | | | | add-ons, as Dynamics GP Fixed Assets, Project |
| Windows 2008 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008, most | | | | Accounting, Manufacturing, Field Service, FRX. We |
| if not all possible questions and problems are resolved | | | | tested Dynamics GP over Windows 7 and Windows |
| automatically. There were known issues when you | | | | 2008 Server and MS SQL Server 2008 in November |
| were deploying Dynamics GP 10.0 on Windows 2008 | | | | 2009 |
| and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - to name it - you | | | | 2. 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 Server | | | | new Windows application or screen for each new |
| 2008, port opening is happening automatically, so | | | | window? 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 Windows | | | | application. We addressed this question to several |
| 7 Operating System - you can now install Dynamics | | | | Dynamics GP Gurus and we got the answer that it is |
| GP 10.0 from its original CD1 (work around is not | | | | the way to go and face the future. For us it is OK, |
| required, comparing to Windows XP SP3 and | | | | and our accountant can manage multiple windows |
| Microsoft Office 2003 or 2007). Plus, we tested that | | | | open at the same time. However we respect the |
| for Windows 7 you do not have to disable User | | | | problem 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 for | | | | and you have to open your Corporate ERP application |
| deployment in October 2009, but so far most of the | | | | to the users with limited decision making options |
| feed backs are positive. Hopefully Windows 7 will | | | | 3. 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 and | | | | presentations. Our web engineers are deploying web |
| reporting tools in place as eOne Extender Enterprise | | | | casting technologies, similar to the ones used in |
| and Crystal Reports 10.0. Both of them seem to be | | | | Youtube 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 bit | | | | email our office. Service is available virtually |
| on 64 Bit Windows 2008 Server, but this was minor | | | | Worldwide via remote connections, web sessions and |
| problem. Crystal Reports were very structured and | | | | phone conferences. We will be happy to travel to |
| based on MS SQL Server Views. In general it is | | | | your USA, Canada, Brazil or international based office |
| good idea to abstract Crystal Report or any other | | | | or facility, if required. |
| report: SSRS, Microsoft Access, Excel, etc. from its | | | | |