Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 implementation : successfully implement Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 with easy-to-follow instructions and examples / Victoria Yudin.

Online resource; title from cover (Safari, viewed Dec. 3, 2013).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Annotation Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 is a sophisticated Enterprise Resource Planning system with a multitude of features and options. The implementation of Dynamics GP is usually considered to be complex, and can be very confusing for both end users and consultants. Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation will show you how to effectively implement Dynamics GP 2013 with ease."Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Implementation" is a focused, step-by-step tutorial covering the basics of Microsoft Dynamics GP, from licensing to design, before moving on to more complex topics such as implementation planning, installation, setup, and training. Learn how to plan and execute your Dynamics GP implementation from start to finish. You will start off by learning how to plan a successful Dynamics GP 2013 implementation. You will then move on to learn the important questions to ask, the key setup details that should be decided upfront, and how to plan the infrastructure. Detailed descriptions of all the setup options for the core Dynamics GP modules as well as practical advice on setup will guide you through the myriad of options available in this powerful application. This book will also cover how to import initial data and how to find out what additional resources and tools are available for Microsoft Dynamics GP. With many detailed and practical examples, "Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013" Implementation will help you plan and complete a successful Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 implementation.

Cover; Copyright; Credits; About the Author; About the Reviewers; www.PacktPub.com; Table of Contents; Preface; Chapter 1: Application Structure and Licensing; Structure of Dynamics GP -- modules and series; Dynamics GP licensing; Core modules explained; Dynamics GP and Microsoft SQL Server; What you may not expect from a SQL Server Application; Application security and SQL Server authentication; SQL Server databases created by Dynamics GP; SQL Server sort order options; Where is the application server?; Dexterity and product dictionaries; Dexterity components; Dynamics GP products

Report Writer and ModifierFinancial reporting: Management Reporter, AFA, and FRx; Summary; Chapter 2: Planning -- Business Requirements; Implementation team; Who should be on the implementation team; Project manager; The team and practical considerations; To plan or not to plan; How to start planning; Not Just Widgets, Incorporated-a sample company; Identifying reporting needs ; Financial statements; Multiple control accounts on Balance Sheets; Variations of Profit and Loss Statements; Management reports; Business forms; Running two systems concurrently; Pros; Cons; Recommendation

Populating dataMaster data; Historical data; Open transactions; General Ledger; Payables Management; Receivables Management; Inventory; Purchase Order Processing; Sales Order Processing; Bank Reconciliation; How to import; Training; Implementation timeline; Summary; Chapter 3: Planning -- Dynamics GP System; Companies in Dynamics GP; Benefits of having one company in Dynamics GP; Benefits of having multiple companies in Dynamics GP; Integration with other systems; General Ledger Chart of Accounts; Account framework; Account format; Master record IDs and names; Fiscal periods and years

Users and securitySales and purchase taxes; Additional setup considerations; Shipping methods; Payment terms; Credit cards; Credit cards accepted from customers; Credit cards used to pay vendors; Posting setup; Post Through General Ledger Files; Create a Journal Entry Per; Posting Date From; Require Batch Approval; Multicurrency; Currencies; Exchange Rate Tables; Summary; Chapter 4: Planning -- Infrastructure; Scope of vision; Dynamics GP system requirements; Client requirements; Server requirements and recommendations; Remote Desktop Services requirements; Web Client

Additional notes and considerationsWeb applications; Virtual environments; Printers; Officially supported -- what it means to you; Network requirements; The Remote Desktop Services-only approach; Pros of a Remote Desktop Services-only implementation; Cons of a Remote Desktop Services only implementation; The Web Client-only approach; Test/development environment; Add-on products; Shared files; Modified dictionary files; Shared network location; Locally on each Dynamics GP client; OLE notes; Integration Manager files; Data backups; Additions to the implementation timeline; Summary

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