Learn, develop, and design applications using the new features in Microsoft Dynamics CRM Key Features Implement business logic using processes, plugins, and client-side scripts with MS Dynamics 365 Develop custom CRM solutions to improve your business applications A comprehensive guide that covers the new features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and increasingly advanced topics. Book Description Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM is the most trusted name in enterprise-level customer relationship management. Thelatest version of Dynamics CRM comes with the important addition of exciting features guaranteed to make your life easier. It comes straight off the shelf with a whole new frontier of updated business rules, process enhancements, SDK methods, and other enhancements. This book will introduce you to the components of the new designer tools, such as SiteMap, App Module, and Visual Designer for Business Processes. Going deeper, this book teaches you how to develop custom SaaS applications leveraging the features of PowerApps available in Dynamics 365.Further, you will learn how to automate business processes using Microsoft Flow, and then we explore Web API, the most important platform update in Dynamics 365 CRM. Here, you'll also learn how to implement Web API in custom applications. You will learn how to write an Azure-aware plugin to design and integrate cloud-aware solutions. The book concludes with configuring services using newly released features such as Editable grids, Data Export Service, LinkedIn Integration, Relationship Insights, and Live Assist. What you will learn Develop apps using the platform-agnostic Web API Leverage Azure Extensions to design cloud-aware applications Learn how to implement CRUD operation Create integrated real-world apps using Microsoft PowerApps and Flow by combining services such as Twitter, Facebook, and SharePoint Configure and use Artificial Intelligence Azure Cognitive Services for Recommendation and Text Analytic services Who this book is for This book targets skilled developers who are looking to build business-solution software and are new to application development in Microsoft Dynamics 365, especially for CRM.

This book provides precise descriptions and instructions which enable users, students and consultants to understand Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations rapidly. Microsoft offers Dynamics 365 as its premium ERP solution, supporting large and mid-sized organizations with a complete business management solution which is easy to use. Going through a simple but comprehensive case study, this book provides the required knowledge to handle all basic business processes in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. Exercises are there to train the processes and functionality, also making this book a good choice for self-study.

A companion book for implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Now updated for the 2019 Wave 2 release.Targeted end-users, super-users and administrators, this book covers many of the challenges you're faced when implementing a cloud-based ERP system. From setting up the system and creating the first company, to user customizations and integration. Business Central used to be Dynamics NAV and before that Navision. NAV has always been a partner-driven application. Customers buy the software at a partner, and the partner helps with implementation. A great model that has worked for over a million users across the globe.Now Business Central is a cloud offering; there's no longer an installation. You no longer need an IT guy to install it and then a consultant to help you set it up. You can do that yourself. Most customers still chose to get the consultant help to make sure you're doing it right and to ensure a great start.This book is written to help customers who venture into Business Central, with or without external help. Written to help understand the system and ensure a great experience starting with Business Central. The book is not written to be read from cover to cover. Instead, it's meant to be a Field Guide. A companion book to help you through the implementation. And later, when you need information on a specific topic or if you need a bit of inspiration. The documentation from Microsoft is pretty good, and I'll provide links for deep dive and background information.Business Central covers a vast area of functionality, and the book includes the areas and issues I encounter in my daily work with Business Central customers. I'll add new chapters and details based on my experience and reader feedback.I'm using an English language layer on my Business Central throughout this book. If your Business Central is not in English, switch temporarily to English in My Settings to more comfortable being able to follow the instructions.If you cannot find the answer you need in the book, feel free to contact me. I'm always open to suggestions for the next topic.

Accelerate your digital transformation and break down silos with Microsoft Dynamics 365 It’s no secret that running a business involves several complex parts like managing staff, financials, marketing, and operations—just to name a few. That’s where Microsoft Dynamics 365, the most profitable business management tool, comes in. In Microsoft Dynamics 365 For Dummies, you’ll learn the aspects of the program and each of its applications from Customer Service to Financial Management. With expert author Renato Bellu’s clear instructions and helpful tips, you’ll be managing to your fullest advantage before you know it. Let’s get started! Digitally transform your business by connecting CRM and ERP Use data to make decisions across all business functions Integrate Dynamics 365 with Office 365 and LinkedIn Manage financials and operations Are you running a dynamic business? This book shows you how!

Confidently shepherd your organization’s implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 to a successful conclusion In Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementations, accomplished executive, project manager, and author Eric Newell delivers a holistic, step-by-step reference to implementing Microsoft’s cloud-based ERP and CRM business applications. You’ll find the detailed and concrete instructions you need to take your implementation project all the way to the finish line, on-time, and on-budget. You’ll learn: The precise steps to take, in the correct order, to bring your Dynamics 365 implementation to life What to do before you begin the project, including identifying stakeholders and building your business case How to deal with a change management throughout the lifecycle of your project How to manage conference room pilots (CRPs) and what to expect during the sessions Perfect for CIOs, technology VPs, CFOs, Operations leaders, application directors, business analysts, ERP/CRM specialists, and project managers, Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementations is an indispensable and practical reference for guiding your real-world Dynamics 365 implementation from planning to completion.

Harness the power of Dynamics 365 Operations and discover all you need to implement it About This Book Master all the necessary tools and resources to evaluate Dynamics 365 for Operations, implement it, and proactively maintain it. Troubleshoot your problems effectively with your Dynamics 365 partner Learn about architecture, deployment choices, integration, configuration and data migration, development, testing, reporting and BI, support, upgrading, and more. Who This Book Is For This book is for technology leaders, project managers solution architects, and consultants who are planning to implement, are in the process of implementing, or are currently upgrading to Dynamics 365 for Operations. This book will help you effectively learn and implement Dynamics 365 for Operations. What You Will Learn Learn about Microsoft Dynamics 365, it's offerings, plans and details of Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition Understand the methodology and the tool, architecture, and deployment options Effectively plan and manage configurations and data migration, functional design, and technical design Understand integration frameworks, development concepts, best practices, and recommendations while developing new solutions Learn how to leverage intelligence and analytics through Power BI, machine learning, IOT, and Cortana intelligence Master testing, training, going live, upgrading, and how to get support during and after the implementation In Detail Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition, is a modern, cloud-first, mobile-first, ERP solution suitable for medium and large enterprise customers. This book will guide you through the entire life cycle of a implementation, helping you avoid common pitfalls while increasing your efficiency and effectiveness at every stage of the project. Starting with the foundations, the book introduces the Microsoft Dynamics 365 offerings, plans, and products. You will be taken through the various methodologies, architectures, and deployments so you can select, implement, and maintain Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition. You will delve in-depth into the various phases of implementation: project management, analysis, configuration, data migration, design, development, using Power BI, machine learning, Cortana analytics for intelligence, testing, training, and finally deployment, support cycles, and upgrading. This book focuses on providing you with information about the product and the various concepts and tools, along with real-life examples from the field and guidance that will empower you to execute and implement Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition. Style and approach This book is a step-by-step guide focusing on implementing Dynamics 365 Operations solutions for your organization.

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.