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Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015 Professional Reporting

Author : Steven Renders

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 10,28 MB

Release : 2015-09-18

Category : Enterprise resource planning

ISBN : 9781785284731

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Discover tips and trick for Dynamics NAV report building Key Features Create and customize reports in Dynamics NAV 2015 using RDLC, Word, Power BI, and Reporting Services Work with different elements in the toolbox such as tablix, which can be used as a List, Table, or Matrix and understand the differences between them and when to use which This book is a pragmatic guide with clear instructions and real-world examples to teach you about the reporting capabilities of Dynamics NAV 2015 Book Description Microsoft Dynamics NAV is a multi-lingual, multi-currency business management solution that organizations use to manage their accounts, supply chain, sales, payroll, and HR. It is an ERP tool for organizations that is fast to implement, easy to configure, and simple to use. It is widely used because simplicity is a part of its development, product design, usability, and implementation. This book will help you to master, analyze, and deliver the most challenging reporting requirements in Dynamics NAV 2015. The book starts by explaining report development and it's different phases such as data model, layout, and testing you go through. It introduces you to RDLC and the different controls in the toolbox, such as the Tablix, in its many forms. You will learn to use expressions to make your layout dynamic and to overcome typical problems. Moving on, the book will teach you to visualize data and be able to understand and read a report as it is intended. You will also learn to use Microsoft Word to create a layout for a report. With Power BI and Power Pivot, Power View, and Power Map, you will learn how easy and powerful it is to bring your data to life, so you can spot trends and perform in depth analysis of your business. Reporting Services is also explained as another way that you can apply the knowledge you have about RDLC to build RDL layouts outside of Dynamics NAV. By the end, you will create different types of charts so you can visualize key performance indicators inside the Dynamics NAV application. What you will learn Understand why reports are designed in a specific way and then apply this knowledge to your advantage Develop document reports using different techniques Apply filtering and sorting, and create groups Use RDLC to visualize information Visualize information, KPIs, and trends using expressions, Gauges, Charts, Data bars, Indicators, and Spark lines Create and optimize your dataset for RDLC and for Word layouts Use Power BI with Dynamics NAV to bring your data to life Build Reporting Services reports on top of Dynamics NAV



Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015 Professional Reporting

Author : Steven Renders

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 504 pages

File Size : 34,64 MB

Release : 2015-09-18

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1785289519

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Discover tips and trick for Dynamics NAV report building About This Book Create and customize reports in Dynamics NAV 2015 using RDLC, Word, Power BI, and Reporting Services Work with different elements in the toolbox such as tablix, which can be used as a List, Table, or Matrix and understand the differences between them and when to use which This book is a pragmatic guide with clear instructions and real-world examples to teach you about the reporting capabilities of Dynamics NAV 2015 Who This Book Is For If you are a consultant, developer, customer, user, or just interested in the reporting capabilities of Dynamics NAV, then this book is for you. Basic knowledge of Dynamics NAV will be helpful. What You Will Learn Understand why reports are designed in a specific way and then apply this knowledge to your advantage Develop document reports using different techniques Apply filtering and sorting, and create groups Use RDLC to visualize information Visualize information, KPIs, and trends using expressions, Gauges, Charts, Data bars, Indicators, and Spark lines Create and optimize your dataset for RDLC and for Word layouts Use Power BI with Dynamics NAV to bring your data to life Build Reporting Services reports on top of Dynamics NAV In Detail Microsoft Dynamics NAV is a multi-lingual, multi-currency business management solution that organizations use to manage their accounts, supply chain, sales, payroll, and HR. It is an ERP tool for organizations that is fast to implement, easy to configure, and simple to use. It is widely used because simplicity is a part of its development, product design, usability, and implementation. This book will help you to master, analyze, and deliver the most challenging reporting requirements in Dynamics NAV 2015. The book starts by explaining report development and it's different phases such as data model, layout, and testing you go through. It introduces you to RDLC and the different controls in the toolbox, such as the Tablix, in its many forms. You will learn to use expressions to make your layout dynamic and to overcome typical problems. Moving on, the book will teach you to visualize data and be able to understand and read a report as it is intended. You will also learn to use Microsoft Word to create a layout for a report. With Power BI and Power Pivot, Power View, and Power Map, you will learn how easy and powerful it is to bring your data to life, so you can spot trends and perform in depth analysis of your business. Reporting Services is also explained as another way that you can apply the knowledge you have about RDLC to build RDL layouts outside of Dynamics NAV. By the end, you will create different types of charts so you can visualize key performance indicators inside the Dynamics NAV application. Style and approach This book is an essential guide in to understanding what is involved in creating reports in Dynamics NAV and its reporting capabilities.



Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Author : Stefano Demiliani

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 685 pages

File Size : 50,25 MB

Release : 2024-03-19

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1837639663

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Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central's most recent capabilities to create bespoke business management solutions using best practices learned along the way from veterans in the industry. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Extend Business Central's functionalities through Azure, Power Platform, GitHub, and custom extensions Unlock the potential of data exchange and functionality expansion by integrating with external systems using APIs and OData Build reliable, maintainable, and continuously improving solutions while writing performant, well-structured code and using telemetries and DevOps Book DescriptionThis book dives straight into guiding you through the process of building real-world solutions with the AL language and Visual Studio Code. It emphasizes best practices and extensibility patterns to ensure your extensions are well-structured, maintainable, and meet the needs of modern businesses. You'll learn advanced AL techniques, report creation methods, debugging strategies, and how to leverage telemetries for monitoring. Additionally, it covers performance optimization practices and API integration to help you create efficient and interconnected solutions. With a focus on extension development, this new edition allows you to jump right into coding without spending time on setup processes. This book introduces new chapters covering essential tasks that Business Central developers frequently encounter, such as file handling and printing management. Finally, the book expands its scope by including chapters on various integration aspects, including VS Code extensions, GitHub DevOps, Azure services, and Power Platform integrations. We’ll wrap up by covering Copilot capabilities in Business Central and how you can create your own generative AI copilots. By mastering these concepts and techniques, you'll be well-equipped to create powerful and customized solutions that extend the capabilities of Dynamics 365 Business Central.What you will learn Developing a customized solution for Dynamics 365 Business Central Writing performant code following extensibility patterns Handling reporting, files, and printing on a cloud environment Handling Business Central telemetries with Azure Writing APIs and integrations for Dynamics 365 Business Central Applying DevOps and CI/CD to development projects by using GitHub Integrating Business Central with Power Platform Publishing your solutions to AppSource marketplace Manage Copilot capabilities and create your own generative AI copilot Who this book is for This book is intended for new developers who want to get started with Dynamics 365 Business Central. Professionals with expertise will also benefit from this book by enhancing their knowledge and comprehension of Dynamics 365 Business Central development platform and best practices



Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Author : Alex Chow

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 1235 pages

File Size : 37,34 MB

Release : 2017-03-31

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1788297156

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Implementing ERP Systems About This Book Solve common business problems with the valuable features and flexibility of Dynamics NAV Design software that is maintainable outside the ecosystem of their creators Create configuration packages and perform data migration on your own Who This Book Is For This book is for Dynamics NAV partners, developers, consultants, and end users who want to know everything about Dynamics NAV implementations and development. What You Will Learn Create reusable data migration packages Successfully upgrade your installation to the latest version Manage and expand your existing installation with additional functionalities Apply object-oriented practices to C/AL programming Refactor legacy code and avoid anti-patterns Build relationships with COM technologies Clone codes and their application in Dynamics NAV Automate deployment into Dynamics NAV In Detail Microsoft Dynamics NAV is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application used in all kinds of organizations around the world. It provides a great variety of functionality, out-of-the-box, in different topics such as accounting, sales, purchase processing, logistics, and manufacturing. Microsoft Dynamics NAV also allows companies to grow their applications by customizing solutions to meet specific requirements. This course is a hands-on tutorial on working with a real Dynamics NAV implementation. It begins by providing an insight into the different tools available to migrate data from client legacy systems into Microsoft Dynamics NAV. If you are already live with Microsoft Dynamics NAV, you will learn about upgrades and what to expect from them. We'll also show you how to implement additional or expanding functionalities within your existing Microsoft Dynamics NAV installation, perform data analysis, debug error messages, and implement free third-party add-ons to your existing installation. From here, you will be introduced to integrated development tools to make you a highly productive developer in the NAV environment. The course will serve as a comprehensive reference guide, complementing NAV's Help files. You will find this course really useful if you want to evaluate Microsoft Dynamics NAV's development capabilities or need to manage NAV-based projects. Additionally, you will also learn about the NAV application structure, the C/SIDE development environment, the C/AL language, the construction and uses of each object type, and how it all fits together. Moving on, you will be guided through the NAV way of solving problems. You will be introduced to patterns and the software NAV architecture and will then build an example application. Then, you will walk through the details of architectural patterns, design patterns, and implementation patterns and will also learn about anti-patterns and handling legacy code. You will learn how to build solutions using patterns. The course offers premium, highly practical content on this recently released version of Dynamics NAV, and includes material from the following Packt books : Implementing Microsoft Dynamics NAV - Third Edition Programming Microsoft Dynamics™ NAV Learning Dynamics NAV Patterns Style and approach This course is for Dynamics NAV partners, developers, consultants, and end users who want to know everything about Dynamics NAV implementations and development.



Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise

Author : Roberto Stefanetti

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 754 pages

File Size : 40,48 MB

Release : 2018-12-19

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1789134994

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Implement Business Central and explore methods to upgrade to NAV 2018 Key FeaturesLearn the key roles of Dynamics NAV partner and the roles within your customer's organizationCreate configuration packages and perform data migrationExplore Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to use Dynamics NAV 2018 functionalities in the CloudBook Description Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is a full business solution suite and a complete ERP solution, which contains a robust set of development tools; these tools can help you to gain control over your business and can simplify supply chains, manufacturing, and operations. Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise covers the latest features of Dynamics Business Central and NAV from the end users' and developers' perspectives. It also provides an insight into different tools available for implementation, whether it's a new installation or migrating from the previous version of Dynamics NAV. This book will take you from an introduction to Dynamics NAV 2018 through to exploring all the techniques related to implementation and migration. You will also learn to expand functionalities within your existing Microsoft Dynamics NAV installation, perform data analysis, and implement free third-party add-ons to your existing installation. As you progress through the book, you will learn to work with third-party add-on tools. In the concluding chapters, you will explore Dynamics 365 Business Central, the new Cloud solution based on the Microsoft NAV platform, and techniques for using Docker and Sandbox to develop applications. By the end of the book, you will have gained a deep understanding of the key components for successful Dynamics NAV implementation for an organization. What you will learnExplore new features introduced in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2018Migrate to Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2018 from previous versionsLearn abstract techniques for data analysis, reporting, and debuggingInstall, configure, and use additional tools for business intelligence, document management, and reportingDiscover Dynamics 365 Business Central and several other Microsoft servicesUtilize different tools to develop applications for Business CentralWho this book is for Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise is for Dynamics NAV partners and end users who want to know everything about Dynamics NAV implementation. This book is for you if you want to be a project manager or get involved with Dynamics NAV, but do not have the expertise to write code yourself. This book can also help you to understand the need to move to Business Central and its advantages.



Implementing Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Author : Alex Chow

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 492 pages

File Size : 38,30 MB

Release : 2016-04-12

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1784394823

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Explore the capabilities of Dynamics NAV 2016 and discover all you need to implement it About This Book Learn the key roles of your Dynamics NAV partner and the roles within your customer's organization Create configuration packages and perform data migration on your own Find out how to troubleshoot your problems effectively with your Dynamics NAV partner Who This Book Is For This book is for Dynamics NAV partners and end users who want to know everything about Dynamics NAV implementations. It is aimed at those who want to be project managers or get involved with Dynamics NAV, but do not have the expertise to write code themselves. What You Will Learn Study the roles within a Dynamics NAV partner and within a customer's company Create reusable data migration packages Work with the debugger to pinpoint error messages Get to grips with the key tables used in data reporting and analysis Successfully upgrade your installation to the latest version Manage and expand your existing installation with additional functionalities Explore the free third-party add-ons that can leverage your existing installation In Detail Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application used in all kinds of organizations around the world. It provides a great variety of functionality out-of-the-box in different topics such as accounting, sales, purchase processing, logistics, or manufacturing. It also allows companies to grow the application by customizing the solution to meet specific requirements. This book is a hands-on tutorial on working with a real Dynamics NAV implementation. You will learn about the team from your Microsoft Dynamics NAV partner as well as the team within the customer's company. This book provides an insight into the different tools available to migrate data from the client's legacy system into Microsoft Dynamics NAV. If you are already live with Microsoft Dynamics NAV, this books talks about upgrades and what to expect from them. We'll also show you how to implement additional or expanding functionalities within your existing Microsoft Dynamics NAV installation, perform data analysis, debug error messages, and implement free third-party add-ons to your existing installation. This book will empower you with all the skills and knowledge you need for a successful implementation. Style and approach This book is step-by-step guide to implementing Dynamics NAV from start to finish.



Administrating Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Online

Author : Andrey Baludin

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 234 pages

File Size : 50,63 MB

Release : 2022-07-20

Category : Computers

ISBN : 180324738X

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A hands-on guide to learning Dynamics 365 Business Central Admin Center to manage SaaS environments and set up cloud migration from an on-premise environment Key Features • Manage and create Business Central environments of different types and plan your apps for future releases • Set up the telemetry on a tenant and extension level and analyze it with different tools • Set up cloud migration to move data from on-premise to the cloud and automate migration with PowerShell script Book Description This book features all the information you need to get started with administrating Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Online. It contains detailed information about the admin portal and cloud migration process, all based on real usage experience. The book starts by covering the data migration process for developers, which will show you how to organize the data without code. You'll also learn how the admin portal can be useful if you want to export a database copy, restore a backup, and set up telemetry to get detailed information about the call stack and operation statuses. As you progress, you'll learn how to check your Business Central SaaS environment details, create new and different types of environments, and notifications, and keep your cloud data within limits. Later, you'll explore how to set up cloud migration from an on-premise environment to SaaS, run the migration, upgrade data, and fix problems if something goes wrong. By the end of this book, you'll be able to create new production and sandbox environments, restore them from backups, analyze environment telemetry, and confidently migrate your data to the cloud. What you will learn • Manage different Business Central environments, their statuses, and updates, and create new environments • Understand how to deploy a SaaS environment from a backup • Analyze environment telemetry and its operation, and discover how to set up extended telemetry with Application Insights • Explore how to get information about tenant capacity limits and their usage of resources • Set up cloud migration and move your data from on-premise to SaaS • Automate administration and migration processes with APIs Who this book is for This book is for business central developers, consultants, and customers who are involved in migration and administration processes. Those planning to move their on-premise solution to the cloud will also find this book helpful. Both developers and consultants will learn how to migrate data without a single line of code and use environment telemetry.



Extending Microsoft Business Central with Power Platform

Author : Kim Congleton

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 458 pages

File Size : 24,85 MB

Release : 2023-08-25

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1803239948

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Discover how you can extend the capabilities of Business Central by building and deploying Power Platform solutions Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Unlock the full potential of Business Central using Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automation, and Dataverse Gain proficiency in using standard Business Central APIs and creating new APIs Implement best practices for developing and rolling out Business Central projects with enhanced functionality Book DescriptionUnlock the untapped potential of Business Central by harnessing the power of the Power Platform with this comprehensive guide, transforming your cumbersome manual processes and limited customization capabilities into a vast array of extended functionalities and possibilities. You’ll begin by exploring the potential of Power Platform and its seamless integration with both the on-premises and cloud versions of Business Central, amplifying the capabilities of your business operations. You’ll then learn how to set up virtual tables and use Dataverse to create a simple model-driven app. As the book progresses, you’ll leverage Power Apps, including both Canvas apps and model-driven apps, to build apps around Business Central processes. The book also highlights Power Automate’s capabilities to create or modify business processes while incorporating new processes and automation. As you advance, you’ll connect to Business Central APIs that can be implemented to connect with Business Central Data and finally integrate Power BI natively with Business Central, empowering you to construct advanced reports and dashboards. With the hands-on experience gained throughout the book, you’ll build expertise in customizing Business Central with Power Platform to deliver more scalable and maintainable solutions.What you will learn Build and deploy robust Power Platform solutions for Business Central Seamlessly integrate Business Central both in the cloud and on-premises with Power Platform using a wide range of connectors Set up virtual tables and gain insights into the extensive capabilities of Dataverse Build and connect Power Apps, enabling seamless Power BI integration for Business Central Create exceptional automated flows with advanced Power Automate configurations Understand user adoption strategies and the center of excellence Who this book is forWhether you’re a Business Central Power user, technical consultant, or solution architect looking to expand your capabilities using the Power Platform, this book is for you. No prior technical expertise in programming or software development is required; all you need is a basic familiarity with Business Central.



Automated Testing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Author : Luc van Vugt

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 208 pages

File Size : 15,13 MB

Release : 2019-04-30

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1789804213

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Learn how to write automated tests for Dynamics 365 Business Central and see how to implement it in your daily work Key FeaturesLeverage automated testing to advance over traditional manual testing methodsWrite, design, and implement automated testsExplore various testing frameworks and tools compatible with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralBook Description Dynamics 365 Business Central is the new cloud-based SaaS ERP proposition from Microsoft. It’s not as simple as it used to be way back when it was called Navigator, Navision Financials, or Microsoft Business Solutions-Navision. Our development practices are becoming more formal, and with this, the call for test automation is pressing on us. This book will teach you to leverage testing tools available with Dynamics 365 Business Central to perform automated testing. We’ll begin with a quick introduction to automated testing, followed by an overview of test automation in Dynamics 365 Business Central. Then you’ll learn to design and build automated tests and we’ll go through some efficient methods to get from requirements to application and testing code. Lastly, you’ll learn to incorporate your own and Microsoft tests into your daily development practice. By the end of the book, you’ll be able to write your own automated tests for Dynamics 365 Business Central. What you will learnUnderstand what automated tests are, and when and why to use themExplore the five pillars of the Testability Framework of Business CentralDesign and write automated tests for Business CentralMake use of standard automated tests and their helper librariesIntegrate automated tests into your development practiceWho this book is for This book is for consultants, testers, developers, and development managers working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central. Being a book on automated testing techniques, it also caters to both functional and technical development teams.



Extending Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 Cookbook

Author : Alexander Drogin

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 448 pages

File Size : 47,96 MB

Release : 2017-01-19

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1786468514

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Make the most of your NAV deployment by extending and customizing it with a variety of expert tools About This Book Extend Dynamics in a cost-effective manner by using tools that are ready at your disposal Solve common business problems with the valuable features and flexibility of Dynamics NAV Follow practical and easy-to-grasp examples, illustrations, and coding to make the most out of Dynamics NAV in your organisation Who This Book Is For This book is for Dynamics NAV developers and administrators who have a good knowledge level and understanding of Dynamics NAV application development and administration. What You Will Learn Develop a module in Dynamics NAV using C/AL Build relationships with COM technologies Develop and integrate COM with Dynamics NAV 2016 Call the framework members from C/AL Develop an event in the .NET framework and see how to subscribe to it using C/AL Automate the deployment into Dynamics NAV Develop Windows Client Control add-Ins Deploy your resource automatically from Visual Studio Install and Configure Windows Client Control add-Ins Integrate Dynamics NAV with Sharepoint In Detail Microsoft Dynamics NAV is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software suite for organizations. The system offers specialized functionality for manufacturing, distribution, government, retail, and other industries. Its integrated development environment enables customizations with minimal disruption to business processes. The book starts explaining the new features of Dynamics NAV along with how to create and modify a simple module. Moving on, you will learn the importance of thinking beyond the boundaries of C/AL development and the possibilities opened by with it. Next, you will get to know how COM can be used to extend the functionalities of Dynamics NAV. You'll find out how to extend the Dynamics NAV 2016 version using .NET interoperability and will see the steps required to subscribe to .NET events in order to extend Dynamics NAV. Finally, you'll see the cmdlets available to manage extension packages. By the end of the book, you will have the knowledge needed to become more efficient in selecting the extending methods, developing and deploying them to the Dynamics NAV, and practicing the best practices. Style and approach The book follows a practical recipe-based approach focusing on real-world scenarios and giving you all the information you need to build a strong Dynamics NAV implementation.