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About This Course

This course develops your understanding of technologies and techniques necessary to successfully install Microsoft DynamicsT SL. By covering the basics of installation and setup, as well as advanced topics such as optimization, the course builds your confidence and minimizes the installation time for your customers.

Microsoft SQL Server is discussed as it applies specifically to the optimization of Microsoft Dynamics SL.

The course discusses the installation of Microsoft Dynamics SL as well as the installation of the related products listed in the agenda. This course does not go into the setup and use of the Microsoft Dynamics SL application as these topics are covered within other training offered by Microsoft.

Audience Profile

Microsoft Dynamics SL Installation and Configuration training is recommended for people who plan to install, implement, configure, consult, or support Microsoft Dynamics SL. The class is targeted toward administrators, implementers, developers, and consultants who need to understand the technical aspects of Microsoft Dynamics SL. The course is not intended for non-technical staff.

Prerequites

Before attending this course, students must have:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows 2003, or Windows XP. General knowledge of database applications is helpful but not required.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Identify the unique position of Microsoft Dynamics SL in the accounting software marketplace
• Describe features, design foundations, and system level support
• Interpret Microsoft Dynamics SL licensing issues and the relationship with Microsoft SQL Server licensing
• Describe the working relationship between Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Dynamics SL
• Identify the elements of Microsoft Dynamics SL pre-installation
• Gather resources needed to prepare for Microsoft Dynamics SL installation
• Identify the basics of developing a Microsoft Dynamics SL implementation plan
• Prepare the computer platform for Microsoft Dynamics SL installation
• Identify the main elements of Microsoft Dynamics SL installation
• Install Microsoft Dynamics SL
• Set up new Microsoft Dynamics SL databases
• Set up Microsoft Dynamics SL demo databases
• Login to Microsoft Dynamics SL
• Register Microsoft Dynamics SL
• Set up Microsoft Dynamics SL clients
• Identify the Microsoft Dynamics SL directory structure
• Identify Microsoft Dynamics SL components
• Identify the basics of all Microsoft Dynamics SL menu functions
• Run Microsoft Dynamics SL modules and open Microsoft Dynamics SL windows
• Navigate through the system and manage database records using the Microsoft Dynamics SL Toolbar
• Set up Microsoft Dynamics SL printer services
• Use Microsoft Dynamics SL standard and extended report options
• Use Microsoft Dynamics SL online help system
• Identify the different levels of system security used with Microsoft Dynamics SL
• Define Microsoft Dynamics SL users and groups
• Set up user and user group access rights
• Change user passwords
• Use inquiry and entity inquiry windows in Microsoft Dynamics SL
• Use Microsoft Dynamics SL's powerful copy and paste functions
• Set up and use Microsoft Dynamics SL templates
• Identify the basics of using recurring transactions in Microsoft Dynamics SL
• Attach notes to data items
• Track current Microsoft Dynamics SL user activity
• Use the Microsoft Dynamics SL event log
• Download and install Microsoft Dynamics SL update files
• Identify the basics of on going system maintenance
• Backup the Microsoft Dynamics SL database and system
• Use the Database Maintenance Plan in SQL Server
• Configure Windows Servers
• Recommend SQL Server Settings
• Identify bottlenecks
• Utilize Windows Performance Monitor
• Describe the basics of RAID arrays
• Use Windows Performance Monitor for SQL
• Set up an Application Server
• Submit requests to an Application Server
• Monitor requests made to an Application Server
• Identify Microsoft Dynamics SL Supporting products
• Identify the uses for Web Order
• Set up ODBC data sources
• Install Crystal Reports
• Install FRx
• Use Transaction Import
• Identify problems and find sources of problems
• Use tools and sources in Microsoft Dynamics SL to correct issues
• Use SQL Server Profiler
• Troubleshoot Microsoft Dynamics SL