Publication of my knowledge sharing / book - "Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition"

I’m excited to share the availability of my recently published book titled "Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition".

Please find the book details on Packt site: https://www.packtpub.com/big-data-and-business-intelligence/implementing-microsoft-dynamics-365-operations

You can also buy on Amazon link.

About the book:

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. We intend to share knowledge through this book so as to help you through the entire life cycle of an implementation, helping you avoid common pitfalls while increasing your efficiency and effectiveness at every stage of the project.

Using the book, you would find guidance and practical approaches to manage your entire implementation lifecycle and extended knowledge to avoid common pitfalls with straight forward techniques and step-by-step instructions thereby increasing your efficiency and effectiveness.

What this book covers

• Chapter 1, Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365:
  • This chapter introduce you to Microsoft Dynamics 365 and share the details of various apps, solution elements, buying choices, and complimentary tools. You will get an insight into the various tools, offerings, and options provided by Microsoft in Dynamics 365.
• Chapter 2, Implementation Methodology and Tools:
  • In this chapter, we share the information on the various implementation methodologies such as CRP, Agile and Waterfall with comparative summary of the key attributes to evaluate the best fitting methodology for your project. This chapter also introduce Lifecycle services and various tools for implementation and the sustenance of Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition.
• Chapter 3, Architecture and Deployment:
  • Understanding the architecture is critical to know how the system works. This chapter starts with introducing, conceptual and deployment architecture, then it goes on to explain various application components and architecture such as identity, data layer, platform, application, client and so on. This chapter also explain different deployment choices; Cloud, local business data (on-premise) and Cloud and Edge (Hybrid) with architecture and comparison to help you decide best-suited deployment choice for your implementation.
• Chapter 4, Project Initiation and Kickoff:
  • This chapter shares the details and importance of solid project initiation through various topics such as project team composition, project plan, project charter, the kickoff meeting, project initiation and LCS tools, project deliverables and best practices in project initiation.
• Chapter 5, Requirements, Business Process Analysis, and Traceability:
  • In this chapter we are sharing knowledge on requirements, processes, and solution blueprint emphasizing on their need and various other moving parts in managing the scope for your project. It also covers how to use LCS Business process modeler and VSTS to manage your requirement lifecycle throughout the project.
• Chapter 6, Configuration and Data Management:
  • Data is an important facet in any initiative and is often the most complex and underestimated area in ERP implementations. In this chapter, we will explore configuration management and data migration through topics such as strategies for managing configuration and data migration, configuration management, data migration management, data management framework, data management scenarios and best practices for managing configurations and data migration.
• Chapter 7, Functional and Technical Design:
  • This chapter covers the solution design phase of the implementation project. Chapter covers; finding right app for your business needs; discuss common features that can be leveraged as part of your custom solution and discusses planning and executing a functional and technical design.
• Chapter 8, Integration Planning and Design:
  • This chapter is about integration planning, understanding integration technologies, and integration design/development. It covers topics such as Integration architecture, basic integration concepts, integration tools and scenarios, Dynamics 365 data integrator, integration design and development, best practices and recommendations and so on.
• Chapter 9, Building Customization:
  • In this chapter we will learn about development process and tools in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition. It starts with introducing development architecture, concepts and development environment. Then it goes on to cover development planning and process. Chapter also covers automated build and testing process of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition.
• Chapter 10, Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Reporting:
  • This chapter discusses the powerful reporting and analytics features in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition. Chapter covers various reporting and analytics topics, for example Power BI, Cortana intelligence, Office integration, modern reports and SSRS, electronic reporting and financial reporting.
• Chapter 11, Testing and Training:
  • This chapter discuss what goes on during testing and training phase of implementation project. On testing, it covers various topics such as importance of testing, types of testing, automated testing strategies, and test planning guideline and recommendations. On training, it covers topics such as, importance of training, training and help system, planning and executing training, and change management.
• Chapter 12, Go Live:
  • In this chapter, Go Live phase of the project is covered through topics such as, production environment and responsibilities, Go Live activities, organization readiness to Go Live, and Go Live planning and execution.
• Chapter 13, Post Go Live Support:
  • This chapter covers post Go Live activities spanning support, issue identification, tracking, resolutions, and managing the support Lifecycle.
• Chapter 14, Update, Upgrade, and Migration:
  • This chapter covers activities involving evaluation and process to get on the latest version from prior versions of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Enterprise edition. This includes, updating to latest platform releases, applying hotfixes and upgrading or migrating from prier major version such as Dynamics AX 2012 or AX 2009.

I hope you would like this book.