Module 1: Microsoft Dynamics GP System Requirements and SQL Server Installation

This chapter looks at the key issues about how to install Microsoft SQL Server 2005. An installation is not performed in class but important installation decisions are discussed. This chapter also discusses installing SQL Server 2005 Express for use with Microsoft Dynamics GP. In addition, terminal server requirements and a few common command line tools are reviewed.

Lessons

• Microsoft Dynamics GP SQL Server Requirements
• Hardware Recommendations and Configurations
• Terminal Server Requirements
• Optimize the System for Microsoft SQL Server
• Install Microsoft SQL Server 2005
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express System Requirements, Installation, and Configuration

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 2: Data Server Installation and Utilities

This chapter examines the process of installing Microsoft Dynamics GP in a client/server environment. This includes discussing the installation wizard and looking at the various options to select during the installation. This chapter also examines how to setup Microsoft Dynamics GP databases, account framework, additional sorting options, and additional tasks using Microsoft Dynamics GP Utilities. The chapter focuses on the steps performed immediately after installing the Microsoft Dynamics GP program files.

Lessons

• Data Server Installation
• Microsoft Dynamics GP Utilities basic and advanced installation options
• Dynamics Database Initialization
• Account Framework
• System Options
• Sample Company Initialization
• Create Additional Companies
• Troubleshoot Errors

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 3: Client Installation, Components, and Maintenance

This chapter provides guidance when installing Microsoft Dynamics GP on a client workstation, including adding and removing features and components after the initial installation. Hardware and software requirements are examined as well as the ability to install the client using a client installation package.

Lessons

• Client Requirements and Installation
• Add/Remove Additional Features and components
• Create and use a Client Installation Package
• Apply Service Packs and Updates using Automatic Updates
• Installation Components and Files
• Identity Columns
• Stored Procedures

Lab: Create client installation package

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 4: System Manager

This chapter examines the System manager components of Microsoft Dynamics GP. Specifically, the creation of users, security tasks, security roles, and specifying other system options.

Lessons

• System Setup
• User Setup and Access
• Security Tasks
• Security Roles
• Alternate/Modified Forms and Reports
• User Security including the Security Synchronization Utility
• User Activity and Preferences
• Create a Company
• Switch Users and Company
• Company Information

Lab: System Manager Setup including security

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 5: Post Installation Administration

This chapter examines the database options to define for the Microsoft Dynamics GP databases. It also discusses maintenance of Microsoft Dynamics GP databases and identifies database backup and restore procedures. The creation of a database maintenance plan is also covered, together with the recommended maintenance tasks for Microsoft Dynamics GP. Other maintenance methods, including SQL maintenance and data recovery tools are discussed.

Lessons

• Database options
• Database backup and restore procedures
• Microsoft Dynamics GP-SQL maintenance
• SQL database maintenance (DBCC)
• Use the Microsoft SQL Database Maintenance Plan Wizard (DBMW)
• Microsoft Dynamics GP data recovery procedures

Lab: Back up database

Lab: Drop/create auto procedure.

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 6: Optimize Performance and Troubleshooting

This chapter discusses how to optimize the Windows Server system. Specifically, it looks at settings for memory, CPU, network, and the disk subsystem through system monitor. This chapter also discusses the methodology around troubleshooting Microsoft Dynamics GP. Several tools used in troubleshooting including SQL Profiler and a dexsql.log are examined, and the batch recovery process is discussed.

Lessons

• Windows 2003 Considerations
• SQL Server Configuration
• Optimize a SQL Relational Database
• Analyze Performance
• Optimization Summary
• Troubleshooting - Identify the Issue
• Troubleshooting - Types of Issues and Resolution Sources
• Troubleshooting - Tools
• Batch Recovery Process

Lab: Performance Options

Lab: SQL Memory Options

Lab: Using SQL Profiler

Lab: Create dexsql.log.

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 7: Process Server

This chapter covers the basics of setting up Process Server. Terms are defined as well as the components of Process Server. During the chapter, learn how to define tasks to run remotely and define which servers will run remote tasks.

Lessons

• Overview
• System Requirements
• Set Up Process Server
• Designate the Output Report Location
• Process Monitor
• Process Server Log

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 8: Reporting

This chapter provides an overview of Report Writer, SQL Reporting Services, and the FRx application. It does not delve into the inner workings of extracting financial information in FRx. Included in this chapter is configuring databases for use with FRx and defining the folder structure for reports. This chapter also discusses how to set up the Report Scheduler option.

Lessons

• Report Writer Overview
• Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Overview
• Microsoft SQL Server Report Wizard
• FRx Report Designer Features and Installation Considerations
• FRx Troubleshooting Techniques and Tips
• Report Scheduler

Lab: Create a modified report

Lab: Create a custom report

Lab: Schedule a report

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 9: Appendix: Job Aids

This appendix provides checklists, commonly used reports, and a Microsoft SQL script to remove tables.

Lessons

• Microsoft Dynamics GP Multiuser Checklist
• Microsoft SQL Server Installation Checklist
• System Setup Checklist
• Process Server Checklist
• Reports
• Microsoft SQL Script to Remove Tables

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 10: Appendix: Overview of TCP/IP

This appendix includes an overview of TCP/IP

Lessons

• Overview
• Network Protocol Tuning
• Components of TCP/IP
• Configuring TCP/IP
• TCP/IP Utilities

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 11: Appendix: Additional Components

This appendix contains information about the additional components available together with the Microsoft Dynamics GP installation.

Lessons

• CD Contents
• Microsoft Dynamics GP Features

After completing this chapter, students will be able to: