Microsoft Dynamics AX - Arijit Basu

ERP Implementation Strategies – A Guide to ERP Implementation Methodology

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:22:00 GMT

When implementing an ERP, one important decision which needs to be made is on the implementation rollout strategy. Will it be Big Bang, Phased, Agile etc. A lot depends on this strategy. Big bang - Implementation happens in a single instance. All users...(read more)

Dynamics AX 2009 Bulk Data insert using SSIS

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:25:00 GMT

Recently I was working on a POC which required me to insert 1,00,000 records into AX 2009 from an external LOB application and post these lines in AX. Well that got me thinking since it was a huge amount of import. .NET BC would be very slow, excel import...(read more)

Book Review : Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Development Cookbook

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:24:00 GMT

This is one book I wish was published a few years back when I was learning Dynamics AX. During that time there was a real crisis for AX related literature that I had to learn everything the hard way and it would have been really good had I got this book...(read more)

BI Persona Presentation for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:59:00 GMT

A new presentation has been released which can be used when meeting with customers and prospects who need to explore the Business Intelligence capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009. "With this presentation you will be able to present the BI...(read more)

Review of: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Programming: Getting Started

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:23:00 GMT

I had been super() busy since the last few weeks so i was unable to do some serious blogging. I however got time last week and read through the new AX book ' Inside Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Programming: Getting Started ' by 'Erlend Dalen'...(read more)

AX on Cloud 9

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:03:00 GMT

Lately there has been a lot of activity related to cloud computing with introduction of Windows AZURE. It truly is an interesting technology providing businesses wider opportunities. Well I decided to explore AZURE a bit and did a small POC on AX integration...(read more)

Happy New Year 2010

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:28:00 GMT

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Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Programming: Getting Started

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:10:00 GMT

Another book on Microsoft Dynamics AX 'Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009: Getting Started ' has been released. Its good to see more and more books on Dynamics AX. This is the second book after 'Inside Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009' . Presently I'm...(read more)

Sure Step 2010

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:21:00 GMT

The latest version of Sure Step 2010 is now available from Partnersource. Click on the image below to download. Happy Sure stepping :-)...(read more)

Statement of Direction for Microsoft Dynamics AX

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:43:00 GMT

The updated SOD for Dynamics is now available on Partner Source/Customer Source. The document comprises of four main sections: Future direction of the product What is our current offering (Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 SP1) What is Microsoft Dynamics AX...(read more)

Microsoft Product Support Index

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:51:00 GMT

During AX implementations it becomes necessary to view the support lifecycle policies of the related products like SQL, MOSS. Here is a nice link to the MS Support Index where you will find the support roadmap for all MS Product versions. I found it extremely...(read more)

AX Application Launcher v2.1

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:31:00 GMT

I received some quick feedback on the UI color ;-P. I have changed the UI color to something that will hopefully be pleasant to the eyes :-). [Lemme see if I can create something like a theme...]. The new UI is as: The installer files are attached below...(read more)

AX Application Launcher v2

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:53:00 GMT

Sometimes back I created an application " AX Configuration Launcher " which helped distribute AX Configurations enabling users to open multiple configurations easily. I made some improvements to the earlier application as: 1. New User Interface...(read more)

SQL Database Performance Monitoring- Nice Tool

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:17:00 GMT

" There is some problem with the database server.. ." is a very common term I hear often from clients who face performance related issue with AX. Well database tuning is very important and impacts performance but is not the only thing that needs...(read more)

SharePoint 2007 on Windows Server 2008 R2

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:37:00 GMT

An interesting post by a fellow MVP Michael Nemtsev [ MVP, Web Developer and SharePoint Consultant based in Sydney, Australia. ] regarding MOSS 2007 & WIN 2008 R2. Definitely a reference if you want to install & configure EP on WIN 2008 R2. Click...(read more)

Dynamics AX, BING & Language Translation

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:36:00 GMT

I was doing some R & D on BING API (Search & Translate) and hit upon the idea of data translation in AX using BING Translate services. Presently when a user changes the AX Language, the Labels change but data does not. It would be nice if this...(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics Salary Survey 2009

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:43:00 GMT

A Dynamics Salary Survey from NIGEL FRANK. =========================================== Nigel Frank International would like to invite you to complete what is to be our annual survey of Microsoft Dynamics salaries worldwide. The survey will only take a...(read more)

Interview on DynamicsWorld UK

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:36:00 GMT

I had been extremely busy since the last few weeks due to multiple personal & official engagements. However I had a little time to respond to an interview by DynamicsWorld UK. Click here to read it :)...(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Quick reference Guide

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:46:00 GMT

Hi all, the new Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Quick reference guide is a nice brochure showcasing the modules and features of AX 2009. Nice to distribute to Customers & Partners. Click on the link below to download....(read more)

Managing Lean Manufacturing using Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:54:00 GMT

Scott Hamilton is back again with his new book 'Managing Lean Manufacturing with Microsoft Dynamics AX '. Book Summary An integrated supply chain management (SCM) system represents a critical success factor for effective implementation of lean...(read more)

AX Email & URL Validation

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:33:00 GMT

All of you are aware that Standard AX does not carry out any validations on EMail addresses and URL's present in the contact details of BR/Cust/vend etc. However sometimes it becomes necessary to validate EMail addresses when they are entered in AX...(read more)

AX EP Role Centre inside Outlook [Short n Sweet :)]

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:29:00 GMT

I was just playing around with Outlook and AX trying to see see if the Role centre could be got into outlook as a default homepage. Well the simple way is to add the EP link as the defailt homepage , but it didnt look to good , with the menu etc. However...(read more)

AX Intelligent Data Management Tool : Inside look

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:07:00 GMT

After a few hitches I've managed finally to get the IDMF started up and running and the results are pretty nice. One prerequisite is that you must have XRef done on your DB (Production :-(). Also during the post install steps watch out for the windows...(read more)

The Microsoft Dynamics Top 100 Influential People 2009

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:15:00 GMT

Dynamics World has published the “ The Microsoft Dynamics Top 100 Influential People 2009 " list. This list is intended to provoke thought and reward those that have achieved something extraordinary within Microsoft Dynamics. Click on the link to...(read more)

"Inside Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009" is now available

Microsoft Dynamics AX — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:54:00 GMT

"Inside Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009" book is now available at AMAZON. :) Click on the link below to order. You can also download the sample codes used in this book and download the bonus content : Upgrade to AX 2009 from MS Learning website....(read more)