Course Syllabus Microsoft Dynamics GP Installation & Configuration Key Data Course Number: 8814B Number of Days: 3 Available: August, 2007 Languages: U.S. English Format: Instructor-Led Training (lecture and labs) Online e-learning Student Materials: Student Courseware Certification Exams: Microsoft Dynamics GP Installation & Configuration Certification Track: None This course syllabus should be used to determine whether the course is appropriate for the students, based on their current skills and technical training needs. Course content, prices, and availability are subject to change without notice. Key Related Courses: Introduction The three-day Microsoft Dynamics GP Installation and Configuration course develops understanding of technologies and techniques necessary to successfully install Microsoft Dynamics GP. By covering the basics of installation and setup, as well as advanced topics such as optimization and troubleshooting, this course builds confidence and minimizes the installation time for your customers. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is discussed as it applies specifically to Microsoft Dynamics GP. The course covers the installation of Microsoft Dynamics GP and the installation of the related products listed in the agenda. This course does not go into the setup and use of the application as these topics are covered by other classes offered by Microsoft Training. Audience Microsoft Dynamics GP Installation and Configuration training is recommended for people who plan to install, implement, configure, consult, or support Microsoft Dynamics GP. The class is targeted toward administrators, implementers, developers, and consultants who need to understand the technical aspects of Microsoft Dynamics GP. The course is not intended for non-technical staff. At Course Completion After completing this course, students should be able to: Identify the hardware requirements for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express in a Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Identify the hardware requirements for Microsoft Dynamics GP with Terminal Server. Install Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express as they relate to Microsoft Dynamics GP. Identify Microsoft SQL Server recommended settings for use with Microsoft Dynamics GP, including collation and authentication mode. Install Microsoft Dynamics GP in a Client/Server environment. Perform a basic installation in Microsoft Dynamics Utilities. Use the advanced installation option to customize additional configuration procedures. Identify account framework parameters and other system settings. Create additional companies. Recreate system and company database initializations. Create a client installation package. Install Microsoft Dynamics GP on a client workstation. Add and remove components and features from Microsoft Dynamics GP. Identify the different hardware and software requirements for a Microsoft Dynamics GP client. Understand how to create automatic updates for customization and service pack deployment. Create users and grant user access in Microsoft Dynamics GP. Register Microsoft Dynamics GP. Setup security using tasks and roles in Microsoft Dynamics GP. For a referral to a Microsoft Certified Partner of Learning Solutions in your area, see the Microsoft Training and Certification Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/traincert. Call your local Microsoft CPLS for more information and to register for classes.
Use the Security Synchronization Utility to coordinate security actions. Identify components and files installed by Microsoft Dynamics GP, including settings in the dex.ini and Dynamics.set files. Understand the purpose of DEX_ROW_ID fields. Identify stored procedures based on the Microsoft Dynamics GP naming conventions. Set User Preferences for Microsoft Dynamics GP. Backup and restore the company and system databases. Configure SQL database options. Setup a database maintenance plan. Perform SQL maintenance. Define the settings for optimizing Microsoft Dynamics GP performance. Identify counters used in optimizing performance. Identify the tools and steps used to troubleshoot Microsoft Dynamics GP. Become familiar with troubleshooting tools, including SQL Profiler and dexsql.logs. Set up and configure Process Server. Understand the functionality of Report Writer in Microsoft Dynamics GP. Identify the differences between modified and custom reports. Identify the characteristics of Microsoft FRx. Understand the purpose of Report Scheduler. Configure Report Scheduler. Understand the relationship between Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services and Microsoft Dynamics GP. Use the SQL Server Report Wizard to create a SQL Report based on Microsoft Dynamics GP data. Prerequisites Before attending this course, students must have: Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, or Microsoft Windows Vista, and Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or Microsoft SQL Server 2005. Student Materials The student materials include a comprehensive workbook and other necessary items for this class.
Chapter 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. 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 Identify hardware requirements for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express in a Microsoft Dynamics GP environment. Install Microsoft SQL Server. Identify Terminal Server Requirements. Install SQL Server 2005 Express. Chapter 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. 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 Labs Install Microsoft Dynamics GP client/server Run Microsoft Dynamics GP Utilities Install Microsoft Dynamics GP in a Client/Server environment. Use Microsoft Dynamics GP Utilities to complete additional configuration procedures. Troubleshoot errors.
Chapter 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. This chapter also identifies how to automate the process of applying updates such as service packs and customizations to the Microsoft Dynamics GP application using the automatic updates feature. Finally, this chapter discusses the files installed during the Microsoft Dynamics GP installation and looks at how identity columns and stored procedures are used in Microsoft Dynamics GP. 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 Labs Create client installation package Identify the hardware and software requirements for a Microsoft Dynamics GP client. Install Microsoft Dynamics GP on a client computer. Identify where to find the most recent service pack. Understand how identity columns are used in the Microsoft Dynamics GP database model. Identify the components and files installed by Microsoft Dynamics GP. Learn about the dictionaries and application files used by Microsoft Dynamics GP. Synchronize the account framework. Create an installation package. Install a client using a client installation package. Publish automatic updates. Install client updates. Understand stored procedure use in Microsoft Dynamics GP. Chapter 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. 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 Create or modify the system password. Register Microsoft Dynamics GP. Create users and define access to companies. Edit the Dynamics.set launch file. Use Security Tasks, Roles, and Alternate/Modified Forms and Reports to define security. Explain the purpose of the Security Synchronization Utility. Track user activity. Configure user preferences. Setup company information. Switch users and companies. Chapter 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. 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 Drop/create auto procedure Configure database options. Back up Microsoft Dynamics GP databases. Use SQL database maintenance procedures. Maintenance of SQL database. Use the Database Maintenance Plan Wizard. Recover Microsoft Dynamics GP data.
Chapter 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. 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 SQL Memory Options Using SQL Profiler Create dexsql.log Configure the Windows 2003 server. Use Performance Monitor to analyze a Windows 2003 OS bottleneck. Configure the SQL server. Optimize a SQL relational database. Analyze performance by monitoring SQL Server with System Monitor. Summarize optimization settings. Identify technical issues in Microsoft Dynamics GP. Know available resources to resolve technical issues. Use tools to identify and resolve issues. Recover from an interrupted posting process. Chapter 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. Overview System Requirements Set Up Process Server Designate the Output Report Location Process Monitor Process Server Log Understand the basics about Process Server. Identify Process Server system requirements and considerations. Set up and configure Process Server.
Modify the location of where Process Server reports are saved. View running processes in Process Monitor. View and purge the Process Server log. Chapter 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. 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 Create a custom report Schedule a report Understand the purpose of Report Writer. Understand the types of reports that can be created in Report Writer. Understand the purpose of Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services. Understand how to use the Microsoft SQL Server Report Wizard. Understand the features of FRx. Identify and resolve common issues in FRx. Define the characteristics of Report Scheduler. Configure Report Scheduler. Appendix A: Job Aids This appendix provides checklists, commonly used reports, and a Microsoft SQL script to remove tables. Microsoft Dynamics GP Multiuser Checklist Microsoft SQL Server Installation Checklist System Setup Checklist Process Server Checklist Reports Microsoft SQL Script to Remove Tables Use checklists to perform common installation and setup procedures. Identify which reports will provide them with company, user and Process Server information. Understand the Microsoft SQL script used to remove tables.
Appendix B: Overview of TCP/IP This appendix includes an overview of TCP/IP. Overview Network Protocol Tuning Components of TCP/IP Configuring TCP/IP TCP/IP Utilities Optimize the network for Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Dynamics GP. Identify TCP/IP components. Identify the information required to configure TCP/IP. Use TCP/IP utilities. Appendix C: Additional Components This appendix contains information about the additional components available together with the Microsoft Dynamics GP installation. CD Contents Microsoft Dynamics GP Features Locate components that are available as secondary installations on the Microsoft Dynamics GP CDs. 2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.