8313: Microsoft Business Solutions - Great Plains Installation and Configuration

8313: Microsoft Business Solutions - Great Plains Installation and Configuration Course Description

Intended Audience for the 8313: Microsoft Business Solutions - Great Plains Installation and Configuration Course

• Microsoft Great Plains Installation and Configuration training is recommended for people who plan to install, implement, configure, consult, or support Microsoft Great Plains. The class is targeted toward administrators, implementers, developers, and consultants who need to understand the technical aspects of Microsoft Great Plains. The course is not intended for non-technical staff.
• Before attending this course, students must have working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows 2003, or Windows XP, and SQL Server 2000.

8313: Microsoft Business Solutions - Great Plains Installation and Configuration Course Objectives

• Identify the architecture of Microsoft Great Plains.
• Identify the hardware requirements for Microsoft SQL Server in a Microsoft Great Plains environment.
• Install the MSDE version of Microsoft SQL Server as it relates to Microsoft Great Plains.
• Create a Data Source Name (DSN) for Microsoft Great Plains.
• Identify the correct settings for an ODBC source for Microsoft Great Plains.
• Install Microsoft Great Plains in a Client/Server environment.
• Identify account framework parameters.
• Create additional companies.
• Create a client installation template.
• Install Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains on a client workstation.
• Identify the different hardware and software requirements for a Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains client.
• Identify the relationship of the Microsoft Great Plains series.
• Create users and grant user access in Microsoft Great Plains.
• Register Microsoft Great Plains.
• Setup security and classes in Microsoft Great Plains.
• Track user activity in Microsoft Great Plains.
• Identify components and files installed by Microsoft Great Plains.
• Identify the features of Microsoft Great Plains.
• Configure database options.
• Setup a database maintenance plan.
• Perform SQL maintenance.
• Define the settings for optimizing Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains performance.
• Identify System Monitor counters used in optimizing performance.
• Setup and configure Process Server.
• Identify settings of Process Server.
• Install FRx for Microsoft Great Plains.
• Identify the characteristics of Microsoft FRx.
• Configure BCP to import and export data from a Microsoft Great Plains database.
• Identify the parameters of BCP for importing and exporting data from a Microsoft Great Plains database.
• Define the characteristics of Report Scheduler.
• Configure Report Scheduler.
• Identify the characteristics of Microsoft SQL Server Profiler.
• Create a dexsql.log file.
• Troubleshoot Microsoft Great Plains.

8313: Microsoft Business Solutions - Great Plains Installation and Configuration Course Outline

1. Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains Architecture
   1. Architecture
   2. Functionality vs. Technology
   3. Addressing Business Needs
2. Microsoft SQL Server Install
   1. Overview of Microsoft SQL installation
   2. System Requirements for Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains on Microsoft SQL Server
   3. Installation of Microsoft SQL Server 2000
3. Microsoft SQL Server Install MSDE
   1. MSDE System Requirements
   2. MSDE Installation
   3. MSDE Configuration Tools
4. ODBC Setup
   1. Setting up ODBC
5. Great Plains Data Server Installation
   1. Server Installation
6. Great Plains Utilities
   1. Microsoft Great Plains Utilities
   2. Dynamics database initialization
   3. Account framework setup
   4. Setting system options
   5. Additional tasks
   6. Initializing the sample company
   7. Creating additional companies
   8. Creating a template for client installations
   9. Troubleshooting
7. Microsoft Great Plains Client Installation
   1. Microsoft Great Plains client requirements
   2. Standard installation
   3. Installing the client from the template
8. Microsoft Great Plains System Manager
   1. The Microsoft Great Plains series
   2. Integrated accounting
   3. System and company setup
   4. System password setup
   5. User classes
   6. User setup
   7. User access
   8. Security setup
   9. User activity
   10. User preferences
   11. Registration
   12. System reports
   13. Company setup procedures
   14. Create company
   15. Company information
   16. Internet information
   17. Company reports
9. Great Plains Components
   1. Installation components and files
   2. Where to store dictionaries
10. Where to store dictionaries
    1. SQL options
    2. Batch recovery process
    3. Identity columns
    4. Stored procedures
    5. Microsoft Great Plains features
11. Post Installation Administration
    1. Database options
    2. Database backup procedures
    3. Great Plains SQL maintenance
    4. SQL database maintenance
    5. Using the database maintenance wizard
    6. Great Plains data recovery procedures
    7. Backup procedures within Microsoft Great Plains
12. Optimizing Performance
    1. Windows Server operating system configuration
    2. Windows Server operating system bottleneck analysis
    3. Strategies for testing and tuning servers
    4. SQL Server configuration
    5. Methods of optimizing a SQL relation database
    6. Analyzing less than optimal performance
    7. Monitoring SQL Server with System Monitor
    8. Optimization summary
13. Process Server
    1. Overview of Process Server
    2. The DPS and DPM environment
    3. Process server setup
    4. Designating the output report location
    5. Process monitor
    6. Process server inquiry
    7. Process server reporting
    8. Review of setup and execution
14. Microsoft® FRx® Installation
    1. Installation considerations
    2. Pre-install: running SQL scripts for FRx
    3. Create a shared folder on server
    4. Installing FRx on the first workstation
    5. Changing data paths and FRx registration
    6. Setting up company information
    7. Adding additional FRx workstations
    8. FRx troubleshooting techniques and tips
15. Microsoft SQL Server Bulk-Copy Program (BCP)
    1. Bulk Copy Program
    2. Transfer data with the BCP utility
16. Report Scheduler
    1. Report Scheduler
17. Troubleshooting
    1. Identifying the problem and finding its source
    2. Tools and sources
    3. Problem solving using SQL Server Profiler
    4. Problem solving using the dexsql.log file
    5. Troubleshooting scenarios

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  Why Microsoft Dynamics Training at NetCom? NetCom Information Technology is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS). CPLS is the premier training channel and delivery mechanism for Microsoft Dynamics training content. On July 11, NetCom was honored by Microsoft as its Learning Solutions Partner of the Year. Selected as the Number One CPLS, from over 1400 worldwide CPLS's, Microsoft recognized our commitment and ability to deliver high-quality learning services using a consultative engagement model. We could not have achieved this coveted status without the help and support of our customers and well wishers - thank you!! Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions Value Proposition: Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions Non-authorized Training Center Only MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainers) are authorized to teach the class Non MCT can teach the course Taught using Microsoft Authorized Courseware (MOC), includes free evaluation software and online training Do not have access to official courseware Partners adhere to stringent Microsoft designated lab requirements Computer and lab equipment may not be up to requirements of course Successful candidates are awarded Certificate of Completion directly from Microsoft for most of the courses Not authorized to issue Certificate of Completion Overall, a better quality training experience Substandard training experience

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• Award winning, world-class Instructors

  Ginger M. - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a Masters of Business Administration from Rutgers University. - Over 9 years of experience as a Master Certified Trainer. Expert in MS Dynamics GP Financials, Installation, HR/Payroll, Project Accounting, Inventory and Integration Manager. - Project Manager to various MS Dynamics Great Plains implementations. Bio: Ginger holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a Masters of Business Administration from Rutgers University. Her career started as an Auditor for Deloitte & Touché and over the years she developed her passion for Microsoft Dynamics, implementing Dynamics GP and Project Cost in the Professional Services, Commercial Real Estate and Medical Facilities vertical markets. Ginger's experience with Microsoft Dynamics is unparalleled. As a Certified Master Dynamics trainer, she stays abreast of the latest Dynamics modules and shares experience with a very hands-on training technique at NetCom Learning.

  Ignacio J. - Designs and architects Microsoft IT solutions since the early 1990s. - Hands-on experience in multiple Microsoft Dynamics products including CRM, GP, SL, AX and NAV since 2004. - Taught over 250 courses at NetCom Learning. Bio: Ignacio is a Senior Solutions Architect, Civil Engineer and Certified Expert Trainer. He has been designing and architecting Microsoft IT solutions since the early 1990s, and has extensive experience developing scalable and high performance integration solutions. In 2004, Ignacio expanded into business management and accounting software as well, where he gained hands-on experience in many Microsoft Dynamics products including CRM, GP, SL, AX and NAV. Ignacio holds a library of industry-wide certifications from Microsoft and other leading IT vendors. He has taught over 250 courses at NetCom Learning and is revered by students for his wide-ranging IT expertise.

  Lynn D. - Over 25 years of experience working as Senior Financial Analyst and Senior Auditor. - Professor of Graduate Management and Business School at the University of Phoenix since 2007. - Microsoft Certifications in Financials, Trade & Logistics, Production and Human Resources Management as well as Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2009. Bio: Lynn is a very accomplished Senior Financial Analyst and Senior Auditor with over 25 years of experience. She has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2009 and a Professor of Graduate Management and Business School at University of Phoenix since 2007. In addition to several other Microsoft certifications, she is also a specialist in Microsoft Dynamics AX. Lynn has taught several Microsoft Dynamics AX courses at NetCom Learning and is described by her students as very knowledgeable, qualified, and patient with her approach. Her classes are very dynamic and energetic, just as the course per se.

  Ramesh P. Ramesh holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science with specialization in Information Security and is pursuing his Doctoral degree in IT from the University of South Australia (UniSA). He is a one of a kind trainer - he has been working in the IT field since 1995 and is an expert in C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, Java/J2EE, PL/SQL, VB, ASP, and XML technologies. Ramesh also has extensive experience developing and implementing BizTalk and SharePoint in large corporations, as well as more than 10 years experience working with Oracle and SQL server/Sybase databases. With more than 19 certifications, Ramesh is an IT guru and trainer with worldwide experience, which includes presentations and trainings across US, Asia, and Middle East. He is a full time instructor at NetCom Learning and we couldn't be happier in having him as one of our Subject Matter Experts.

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• Actual Client Testimonials

  May 21 2012 The lecturer is quite personable and is quite helpful with making sure we understand the material we have covered. He is also quite knowledge in the subject area. This training has cleaned up a lot of areas that I have been having issues with in my work environment and I will surely be able to put a lot of it in to practice. -Candice C. Course(s) Taken Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 - Financials and SQL Reporting - Accelerated (MCTS)

  
  

  May 21 2012 Good course. Good service. Good instructor. -Raman T. Course(s) Taken Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 - Financials and Trade and Logistics - Accelerated

  
  

  May 21 2012 The instructor did an incredible job of presenting. -Kelly D. Course(s) Taken Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 - Financials and Trade and Logistics - Accelerated

  
  

  May 21 2012 The class provided the background I will need to build upon upcoming responsibilities. Satisfactory on all counts. -John B. Course(s) Taken Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 - Financials and Trade and Logistics - Accelerated

  
  

  May 21 2012 Stan is an excellent instructor. He made the course very informative and kept it interesting. Sebastian S. Course(s) Taken Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 - Installation and Configuration - Accelerated (MCTS)

  
  

  May 21 2012 Classes were awesome! Our teacher, Mr. Smith, was entertaining and kept us motivated. -Lily L. Course(s) Taken Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 - Financials and SQL Reporting - Accelerated (MCTS)

  
  

  May 07 2012 It was a good experience. It will help me in my new position loading the CRM practices. -Adolfo R. Course(s) Taken Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 - Accelerated

  
  

  Mar 12 2012 Ramesh our instructor was amazing. He has been the second amazing instructor through you guys!!! Nice, Knowledgeable and fun. -Kyle P. Course(s) Taken Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 - Accelerated

  
  
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