It's time to say good bye to a memorable year 2010. So many things, so many happenings. One of the best GP versions got released, some of the excellent posts written up on our Blogging Community. Ahh I can write on and on... Let's savor these whole lot of days, when we eventually greet and embrace 2011.
It's time to wish all our people out there, A MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011.
God Bless All and Be With Us.
VAIDY
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Microsoft Acquires Great Plains in Year 2000 - Down the Memory Lane
That's a treasure article which is referred by Mark in his write up, Where Were You 10 Years Ago Today? - "Microsoft to Acquire Great Plains Software Inc.".
The original news article at the time of Great Plains acquisition is here: Microsoft to Acquire Great Plains Software Inc.
I am so delighted to read it to say the least. I am proud to be known as a GP Consultant and to know more and more about it's history is like awesome.
VAIDY
The original news article at the time of Great Plains acquisition is here: Microsoft to Acquire Great Plains Software Inc.
I am so delighted to read it to say the least. I am proud to be known as a GP Consultant and to know more and more about it's history is like awesome.
VAIDY
Internet Phone Scam - Security Warning
David warns us about potential Internet Phone Scams.
To reaffirm what he has mentioned in his post, none from Microsoft would call you and *inform* you about a potential issue with your system. Instead, Microsoft releases security patches and Malicious Software Removal Tool almost on a Monthly basis. This along with a legitimate and effective Internet Security Suite (Norton, McAfee, Kaspersky, Microsoft Security Essentials, etc.) is more than enough to keep your system safe.
As a final note, buy genuine softwares and say NO TO PIRACY. A pirated Operating System is the starting point to all troubles. You pay less/nothing for a Pirated OS, but you don't know about it's potential consequences till you face it.
VAIDY
To reaffirm what he has mentioned in his post, none from Microsoft would call you and *inform* you about a potential issue with your system. Instead, Microsoft releases security patches and Malicious Software Removal Tool almost on a Monthly basis. This along with a legitimate and effective Internet Security Suite (Norton, McAfee, Kaspersky, Microsoft Security Essentials, etc.) is more than enough to keep your system safe.
As a final note, buy genuine softwares and say NO TO PIRACY. A pirated Operating System is the starting point to all troubles. You pay less/nothing for a Pirated OS, but you don't know about it's potential consequences till you face it.
VAIDY
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Solving Security Privileges Errors using Support Debugging Tool
A very useful and critical illustration of how we can solve Security Privilege Issues with the use of Support Debugging Tool (SDT).
David's post, Solving Security Privileges Errors using Support Debugging Tool, is a must read for all Consultants and Implementors, as we are for sure to face such errors while upgrading or moving from one server to another, or a fresh implementation with fresh Security Mappings.
VAIDY
David's post, Solving Security Privileges Errors using Support Debugging Tool, is a must read for all Consultants and Implementors, as we are for sure to face such errors while upgrading or moving from one server to another, or a fresh implementation with fresh Security Mappings.
VAIDY
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Smartlist Builder Bug - Display As Negative Value Based on Field
Mariano confirms a bug which is spotted in Smartlist Builder.
The bug is in setting up any Numeric Field to be displayed as a Negative Value Based on Field. And he also shows us a simple and doable workaround till this is fixed by Microsoft in coming releases.
The impact of this bug towards GP Versions are also mentioned clearly.
Must read article for those who extensively work on Smartlist Builder.
VAIDY
The bug is in setting up any Numeric Field to be displayed as a Negative Value Based on Field. And he also shows us a simple and doable workaround till this is fixed by Microsoft in coming releases.
The impact of this bug towards GP Versions are also mentioned clearly.
Must read article for those who extensively work on Smartlist Builder.
VAIDY
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Release Candidate
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Team Blog has got a post up there Announcing Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Release Candidate and relevant links.
Those who are implementing CRM, who are interested in CRM, who are testing the CRM Beta release can now download this RC.
VAIDY
Those who are implementing CRM, who are interested in CRM, who are testing the CRM Beta release can now download this RC.
VAIDY
Microsoft’s Cloud strategy in perspective of Microsoft Dynamics
I just read this article on Navigate Into Success by Vjekoslav Babic, about his views on a post that's published in Software Advise.
The article, Microsoft’s Cloud strategy in perspective of Microsoft Dynamics, goes on to agree / disagree certain points.
Very good post up there and I am sure this would bring some thought process inside us.
VAIDY
The article, Microsoft’s Cloud strategy in perspective of Microsoft Dynamics, goes on to agree / disagree certain points.
Very good post up there and I am sure this would bring some thought process inside us.
VAIDY
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
All about "Z-" Currencies in GP
Finally, I have an article which explains why "Z-" currencies in GP are NOT REQUIRED at all. Mariano clears some very valid and important doubts about these currencies.
Read it here: Do I have to use those "Z-" currency IDs in GP?
VAIDY
Read it here: Do I have to use those "Z-" currency IDs in GP?
VAIDY
Monday, December 6, 2010
CRM 4.0 Outlook Client Error Message - There was an error while executing action for this menu item/button.
It's CRM Implementation again and this time quite good amount of time is involved in configuring CRM & GP to Business Requirements.
I faced an error message in CRM Outlook Client and thought I would share the fix to that error. I haven't found one single answer on all available forums leading people in the right direction.
We have a new CRM Outlook Toolbar which is small yet powerfully packed with all relevant CRM activities that can be performed from within Outlook. The toolbar is shown below:
Using the "New Record" option shown above, we can create a new Lead/Contact/Account/Opportunity/etc/. This will open an IE browser window with relevant Creation form. Excellent, isn't it? You don't require to access CRM Web Client at all.
ISSUE: This issue that I faced would occur on following environment: Windows 7 / Vista, CRM 4.0 Outlook Client with Rollup 14 (latest), Outlook 2007 / 2010.
When you try to create a new item (Lead, Account, etc), you get an error message as shown below:
The above error message will then trigger the following IE behavior:
REASON: After some troubleshooting and surfing, some of the forum posts directed me to one single point: User Account Control (UAC).
Invariably all those forum posts asked me to disable UAC for this CRM Outlook Toolbar functionalities to work, which is quite risky. I don't want to compromise with that. So what else would be the solution? "Run as Administrator" of course.
SOLUTION: NEVER DISABLE UAC in Windows 7 / Vista. It's not safe. But you can always set any Application Compatibility to "Run as Administrator". Below is how you enable it for Outlook Application:
So that's it. I closed Outlook and reopened it. CRM works merrily now from Outlook.
VAIDY
I faced an error message in CRM Outlook Client and thought I would share the fix to that error. I haven't found one single answer on all available forums leading people in the right direction.
We have a new CRM Outlook Toolbar which is small yet powerfully packed with all relevant CRM activities that can be performed from within Outlook. The toolbar is shown below:
Using the "New Record" option shown above, we can create a new Lead/Contact/Account/Opportunity/etc/. This will open an IE browser window with relevant Creation form. Excellent, isn't it? You don't require to access CRM Web Client at all.
ISSUE: This issue that I faced would occur on following environment: Windows 7 / Vista, CRM 4.0 Outlook Client with Rollup 14 (latest), Outlook 2007 / 2010.
When you try to create a new item (Lead, Account, etc), you get an error message as shown below:
The above error message will then trigger the following IE behavior:
REASON: After some troubleshooting and surfing, some of the forum posts directed me to one single point: User Account Control (UAC).
Invariably all those forum posts asked me to disable UAC for this CRM Outlook Toolbar functionalities to work, which is quite risky. I don't want to compromise with that. So what else would be the solution? "Run as Administrator" of course.
SOLUTION: NEVER DISABLE UAC in Windows 7 / Vista. It's not safe. But you can always set any Application Compatibility to "Run as Administrator". Below is how you enable it for Outlook Application:
So that's it. I closed Outlook and reopened it. CRM works merrily now from Outlook.
VAIDY
Thursday, December 2, 2010
DGPB Learning Resources Page
The DGPB (Dynamics GP Blogster), Mariano, has updated the Learning Resources page with GP Word Template Series and GP Architectural Foundations Series.
His post explains how to navigate. Read it here: Learning Resource Page Update.
VAIDY
His post explains how to navigate. Read it here: Learning Resource Page Update.
VAIDY
Support Debugging Tool (SDT) Build #14 Released
David & his team has released Support Debugging Tool (SDT) Build 14. This release of SDT is having some very important fixes and enhancements. Read David's post to know complete information about this build.
And I recommend this release be installed on all SDT using GP Environments.
VAIDY
And I recommend this release be installed on all SDT using GP Environments.
VAIDY
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