Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Apps: Learn best practices, architecture, tools, techniques, and more

Book Description
Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations is a modern cloud ERP platform that adopts a mobile-first approach suitable for medium-to-large enterprises. This book covers the entire implementation process of Dynamics 365 Finance and Operation Apps, including post-implementation and business transformation.

The updated second edition starts with an introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365, describing different apps and tools under it. You will learn about different implementation methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile, for your projects. We will cover various application components and architectures of Dynamics such as requirements processing, development, reports and analytics, and integration. With the help of tips, techniques, and best practices, you’ll explore strategies for managing configurations and data migrations. As you read further, you’ll discover development tools and processes in Dynamics for building customized solutions in Dynamics. The book will also demonstrate analytics and financial reporting options such as Power BI and Cortana Intelligence. Finally, you’ll learn the importance of testing and explore various automated testing strategies.

By the end of this book, you will have gained the necessary knowledge to implement Microsoft business solutions with Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Apps.

What you will learn
Understand the architecture of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Apps
Implement Dynamics with confidence to manage finances in your business
Get up to speed with different methodologies and support cycles of the Microsoft Dynamics architecture
Explore best practices to analyze the requirements of your business
Understand the technique of data migration from legacy systems
Leverage the capabilities of Power BI to make informed business decisions
Manage all your upgrades through One Version service updates
Who this book is for
This book is for consultants, technical managers, project managers, or solution architects who are looking to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations apps in their business. A basic understanding of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation process and software lifecycle is expected.

Table of Contents
Introduction to Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations
Methodology and Initiation
Lifecycle Services (LCS) and Tools
Architecture, Deployment, and Environments
Requirements and Process Analysis
Configuration and Data Management
Solution Planning and Design
Integration Technologies, Planning, and Design
Customization and Extension
Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Reporting
Testing and Training
Managing Go-Live and Post Go-Live
One Version Service Updates