Table of Contents. Introduction. Audience. At Course Completion

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1 Table of Contents Introduction Audience At Course Completion Prerequisites Microsoft Certified Professional Exams Student Materials Course Outline Introduction This course develops your understanding of technologies and techniques necessary to successfully install Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon. 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 Solomon. The course covers the installation of Microsoft Solomon 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 Solomon application as these topics are covered within other training offered by Microsoft Solomon. Audience Microsoft Solomon Installation and Configuration training is recommended for people who plan to install, implement, configure, consult, or support Microsoft Solomon. The class is targeted toward administrators, implementers, developers, and consultants who need to understand the technical aspects of Microsoft Solomon. The course is not intended for non-technical staff. At Course Completion At the end of this course, the student will be able to: Identify the unique position of Microsoft Solomon in the accounting software marketplace Describe features, design foundations, and system-level support Interpret Solomon licensing issues and the relationship with Microsoft SQL Server licensing Describe the working relationship between Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Solomon Identify the elements of Microsoft Solomon pre-installation Gather resources needed to prepare for Microsoft Solomon installation Identify the basics of developing a Microsoft Solomon implementation plan Prepare the computer platform for Microsoft Solomon installation Identify the main elements of Microsoft Solomon installation Install Microsoft Solomon Use Microsoft Solomon Inspector Set up new Microsoft Solomon databases Set up Microsoft Solomon demo databases Login to Microsoft Solomon Register Microsoft Solomon Set up Microsoft Solomon clients Identify the Microsoft Solomon directory structure Identify Microsoft Solomon components

2 Run Microsoft Solomon modules an open Solomon windows Navigate through the system and manage database records using the Microsoft Solomon Toolbar Set up Microsoft Solomon printer services Use Microsoft Solomon standard and extended report options Use Microsoft Solomon online help system Identify the different levels of system security used with Microsoft Solomon Define Microsoft Solomon users and groups Set up user an user group access rights Change user passwords Use inquiry and entity inquiry windows in Microsoft Solomon Use Microsoft Solomon s powerful copy and paste functions Set up and use Microsoft Solomon templates Identify the basics of using recurring transactions in Microsoft Solomon Attach pop-up personal notes to data items Track current Microsoft Solomon user activity Use the Microsoft Solomon event log Download and install Microsoft Solomon update files Identify the basics of on-going system maintenance Backup the Microsoft Solomon database and system Use the Database Maintenance Plan in Microsoft SQL Server Configure Microsoft Windows Servers Recommend Microsoft 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 Solomon 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 Solomon to correct issues Use SQL Server Profiler Troubleshoot Microsoft Solomon Prerequisites 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. Microsoft Certified Professional Exams No MCP exam currently exists for this course.

3 Student Materials The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class. Course Outline Chapter 1: Introducing the Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon System The purpose of this chapter is to introduce you to the features, purpose, and characteristics of the Solomon system. You will learn about specific items within Microsoft Solomon and how the system is setup. Understanding Microsoft Solomon Licensing Microsoft Solomon Understanding Microsoft SQL Server licensing Understanding the Microsoft Solomon SQL Server relationship Lab: Determining Editions Needed Identify the correct Microsoft Solomon edition based on specific criteria Identify the unique position of Microsoft Describe features, design foundations, and system-level support Interpret Microsoft Solomon licensing issues and the relationship with Microsoft SQL Server licensing Describe the working relationship between Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Solomon Chapter 2: Preparing to Install Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon This chapter discusses the importance of planning prior to an installation. Topics covered include what to do in preplanning and references technical bulletins. Implementation plans are discussed as well as a look at the hardware and software requirements for Microsoft Solomon. Defining pre-installation Protecting current accounting data Gathering what you need Defining the implementation plan Setting up the appropriate computer system Solomon hardware and software requirements and recommendations Lab: Downloading Solomon Technical Bulletins Locate a specific technical bulletin based on specific criteria Identify the elements of Microsoft Solomon pre-installation Gather resources needed to prepare for Microsoft Solomon installation Identify the basics of developing a Microsoft Solomon implementation plan Prepare the computer platform for Microsoft Solomon installation

4 Chapter 3: Installing Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon In this chapter a complete install of Microsoft Solomon is performed. The process is reviewed first and then a screenby-screen install is presented discussing the importance of each option and selection during the install. This chapter concludes with an exercise using the Microsoft Solomon Inspector. Understanding the process Installing Microsoft SQL Server Installing Microsoft Solomon Using the inspector post installation Lab: Using the Inspector Examine the Microsoft Solomon system after installation using the Microsoft Solomon Inspector Identify the main elements of Microsoft Solomon installation Install Microsoft Solomon Use Microsoft Solomon Inspector Chapter 4: Preparing Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon Databases for Use This chapter covers how to setup and configure Microsoft Solomon databases. Included in this chapter is the creation of system, application, and demo databases. Registration of Microsoft Solomon is also covered. Lessons Creating databases Logging into Microsoft Solomon Preparing databases for operation Registering Microsoft Solomon Lab: Setting up Solomon Databases Create a demo database Set up new Microsoft Solomon databases Set up Microsoft Solomon demo databases Login to Microsoft Solomon Register Microsoft Solomon Chapter 5: Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon Client Installation In this chapter you will install a Microsoft Solomon client. The chapter covers the creation of a share point on the server to distribute the install files for a client. Setting up Microsoft Solomon clients

5 Set up Microsoft Solomon clients Chapter 6: Directory Structure and Components This chapter focuses on the important files installed with Microsoft Solomon. Features of each file are covered with an explanation of the parameters. Understanding the Microsoft Solomon directory structure Microsoft Solomon components Identify the Microsoft Solomon directory structure Identify Microsoft Solomon components Chapter 7: Learning the Basics of Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon In this chapter you will learn how to use Microsoft Solomon. This includes navigation and menus as well as creating standard and extended reports. Also covered is the entering and managing data records and the setup of the printer services for Microsoft Solomon. Navigating through Microsoft Solomon Using function keys Running Microsoft Solomon Applications Entering and managing data records Setting up printer services Setting up a default Microsoft Solomon printer Using online help Initializing data in Solomon Lab: Navigating Solomon, Working with Fields Create new records in the chart of accounts window Lab: Printing Solomon Reports Print the GL Batch Register Identify the basics of all Microsoft Solomon menu functions Run Solomon modules an open Microsoft Solomon windows Navigate through the system and manage database records using the Microsoft Solomon Toolbar Set up Microsoft Solomon printer services Use Microsoft Solomon standard and extended report options Use Microsoft Solomon online help system Chapter 8: Establishing Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon Security This chapter covers the security model of Microsoft Solomon. You will learn about the various security levels for Solomon and how these integrate with Windows and SQL Server. The chapter also covers the creation of users and user groups and assigning access rights.

6 Protecting Microsoft Solomon Understanding the levels of system security Establishing internal Solomon security Lab: Defining Users Creating a user for a demo database Lab: Defining Groups Create a user group for specific users Lab: Changing User Passwords Change a user s password Identify the different levels of system security used with Microsoft Solomon Define Microsoft Solomon users and groups Set up user an user group access rights Chapter 9: Learning Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon Power-User Features This chapter provides an overview of the special features available in Microsoft Solomon. You will learn about copy functions for copying information in one field/form to another as well as using templates and attaching notes to data items. Extending Microsoft Solomon usage Using inquiry and entity inquiry windows Copying and pasting data Entering data using templates Using recurring transactions Attaching pop-up notes to data items Lab: Using Copy Special Copy items from one batch to another using copy special Lab: Printing a Report Using a Template Create a template to print specific General Ledger batches Lab: Attaching and Viewing Notes Create a note against a journal transaction Use inquiry and entity inquiry windows in Microsoft Solomon Use Microsoft Solomon s powerful copy and paste functions Set up and use Microsoft Solomon templates Identify the basics of using recurring transactions in Microsoft Solomon Attach pop-up personal notes to data items Chapter 10: Monitoring and Maintaining Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon In this chapter you will learn about the activities to perform for maintaining Microsoft Solomon. Covered in this chapter is the event log, system maintenance, integrity checks, database backups, and the creation of a database maintenance plan.

7 Monitoring active Microsoft Solomon users Reviewing the Microsoft Solomon event log Performing on-going system maintenance Backing up Microsoft Solomon Using the database maintenance wizard Other considerations Lab: Checking Module Logical Integrity Check the integrity of the General Ledger module s posted batches Track current Microsoft Solomon user activity Use the Microsoft Solomon event log Download and install Microsoft Solomon update files Identify the basics of on-going system maintenance Back up the Microsoft Solomon database and system Use the Database Maintenance Plan in SQL Server Chapter 11: Optimizing Performance This chapter provides a brief overview of tools to use when evaluating the performance of Microsoft Solomon. System settings are covered as well as a look into identifying bottlenecks using the System Monitor. Optimizing performance Windows OS bottleneck analysis Strategies for testing and tuning servers SQL Server configuration Methods of optimizing a SQL relational database Analyzing and troubleshooting less than optimal performance Optimization summary 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 Chapter 12: Using Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon Application Server This chapter covers the Solomon Application Server. Included in this chapter is an overview of the purpose and benefits of using Application Server and how to set up Application Server. Also covered is the administration of an Application Server. Application Server overview

8 Setting up Application Server Pausing, restarting, and shutting down Application Servers Submitting Application Server requests Checking the Application Server queue Viewing Application Server logs Set up an Application Server Submit requests to an Application Server Monitor requests made to an Application Server Chapter 13: Installing Additional Products In this chapter, you will learn about the various additional products to be used with Microsoft Solomon. Installation steps are covered for Crystal Reports and FRx. Installing additional products Web Order starter kit Configuring ODBC Crystal Reports Installing Crystal Reports FRx Installing FRx Identify Microsoft Solomon Supporting products Identify the uses for Web Order Set up ODBC data sources Install Crystal Reports Install FRx Chapter 14: Transaction Import This chapter provides a brief overview of the Transaction Import utility. The different types of imports as well as an example of an import is covered. Transaction import process Control macro generator Transaction import Lab: Transaction Import Import budget information into the Budget Maintenance screen Use Transaction Import Chapter 15: Troubleshooting

9 In this chapter, you will learn about some of the tools and resources to utilize when troubleshooting Microsoft Solomon. A brief introduction of the methodology to follow when diagnosing problems is discussed followed by a look at how the SQL Server Profiler can help with troubleshooting. The chapter concludes with the presentation of troubleshooting scenarios. Troubleshooting Identifying the problem and finding its source Tools and sources Microsoft Solomon online documentation TechKnowledge database Problem solving using SQL Server Profiler Troubleshooting scenarios Lab: Troubleshooting Scenarios Three scenarios on troubleshooting Microsoft Solomon Identify problems and find sources of problems Use tools and sources in Microsoft Solomon to correct issues Use SQL Server Profiler Troubleshoot Microsoft Solomon Contact us today. Visit or call