Join Dave Coulombe and Jeff Young in kicking off the Microsoft Dynamics GP Technical Airlift 2008 event as we set the tone for the next two days. We'll provide Microsoft Dynamics GP strategy updates and insight into the Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Feature Pack. These enhancements and new features will build on functionality delivered with Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 to help enrich business intelligence, analytical accounting, field service management, inventory management, and workflow processes. This 60-minute opening session has been carefully orchestrated to address the most relevant needs that Microsoft Dynamics GP consultants and developers face today.
" }, "type" : "description_event" }, { "startDate": "2008-05-28 09:30:00", "endDate": "2008-05-28 10:00:00", "title": "Break", "type" : "event" }, { "startDate": "2008-05-28 10:00:00", "endDate": "2008-05-28 12:00:00", "title": "Concurrent Sessions", "consultant": { "header": "Best Practices for Implementing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server with Microsoft Dynamics GP", "content": "Attend this information-packed session for detailed instruction on how you can use Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) to extend Microsoft Dynamics GP. You will learn tips and tricks for installing and configuring MOSS and discover how to set up search capabilities across your network. You will learn the attributes of setting up Business Data Web Parts and Custom Lists. You will see how to use the MOSS SDK to easily connect the Business Data Catalog (BDC) to other data sources and Web Services. You will see examples of how to build MOSS Dashboards using the Analysis Cubes and learn the steps necessary to implement these technologies, including Trusted Source and configuring the Office Data Connection. Finally, you will find out how to use MOSS to configure and edit workflows for Microsoft Dynamics GP and discover best implementation practices.
" }, "developer": { "header": "Customizing the Microsoft Dynamics GP Client with Visual Studio Tools, Dexterity, and Modifier with VBA", "content": "Get an in-depth analysis of the various client-side customization tools for Microsoft Dynamics GP, including Modifier with Visual Basic for Applications, Dexterity, and Visual Studio Tools for Microsoft Dynamics GP. This session will help you understand how each of the tools can be used to create user-interface customizations, as well helping you develop the ability to make sound decisions on the best tool for a particular purpose.
" }, "type" : "twotrack_event" }, { "startDate": "2008-05-28 12:00:00", "endDate": "2008-05-28 13:15:00", "title": "Lunch", "type" : "event" }, { "startDate": "2008-05-28 13:15:00", "endDate": "2008-05-28 15:00:00", "title": "Concurrent Sessions", "consultant": { "header": "Achieving Compliance Objectives with Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0", "content": "Get an in-depth understanding of key compliance considerations with Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0, including the setup of important compliance features embedded into Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as audit trails and third-party toolsets required for a successful Microsoft Dynamics GP implementation. Compliance will be addressed from both the perspectives of IT risk and audit; as well as a discussion of common areas of compliance concern.
" }, "developer": { "header": "Customizing and Extending Microsoft Dynamics GP Workflow", "content": "This session will explore the contents of the Microsoft Dynamics GP Workflow SDK, and how the available tools can support developing new workflows as well as extending the existing out-of-the-box workflows for Microsoft Dynamics GP and MOSS. The components of workflow are discussed, including the server components, services, and assemblies that are used in the process. The process of creating a new workflow will be demonstrated using the sample available in the SDK. Additionally, the ability to extend the existing out-of-the-box workflows will also be explored using the SDK sample.
" }, "type" : "twotrack_event" }, { "startDate": "2008-05-28 15:00:00", "endDate": "2008-05-28 15:30:00", "title": "Break", "type" : "event" }, { "startDate": "2008-05-28 15:30:00", "endDate": "2008-05-28 17:30:00", "title": "Concurrent Sessions", "consultant": { "header": "Using Microsoft SharePoint Server to Integrate Microsoft Office Technologies with Microsoft Dynamics GP", "content": "Attend this session to learn how to help your customers get more from Microsoft Office SharePoint Server by utilizing integrations with additional Microsoft technologies beyond Microsoft Dynamics GP. You will explore ways to expand customer value by using Microsoft Office SharePoint Server in conjunction with Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel. See the increased functionality of Excel Services to enable web-based access to Excel data will be demonstrated. The capabilities of InfoPath forms will also be explored; along with SharePoint Designer workflows to extend the capabilities of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server by addressing a variety of business processes. These concepts will be illustrated with practical examples that allow customers to realize benefits from these integration capabilities.
" }, "developer": { "header": "Business Intelligence for Developers", "content": "Get a complete understanding of the many reporting options available for custom-developed solutions. You'll receive step-by-step instructions for effectively creating reports, navigating, setting up and utilizing key business intelligence tools - such as Microsoft Excel Report Builder and Microsoft SQL 2008 Reporting Services - configuring dashboards, using Report Designer Preview, and changing an existing Microsoft SQL Reporting Services report.
" }, "type" : "twotrack_event" }, { "startDate": "2008-05-28 17:30:00", "endDate": "2008-05-28 21:00:00", "title": "ISV Expo and Reception", "type" : "event" }, { "startDate": "2008-05-28 19:00:00", "endDate": "2008-05-28 21:00:00", "title": "Study Hall", "description": { "header": "Study Hall", "content": "Hey, no note passing or sleeping allowed in this Study Hall! This is your opportunity to dig deeper into your technical studies and interact with Microsoft subject matter experts around a variety of planned subjects, as well as ad-hoc topics. The Study Hall offers a comfortable environment where you can make connections with the Microsoft Dynamics GP Technical Airlift presenters, your peers, and Microsoft team members around a specific Microsoft Dynamics GP topic. These sessions are completely driven by discussion and no formal presentation is planned. Numerous Microsoft subject matter experts will be on hand to facilitate the discussion and offer information around the topic at hand.
Planned Study Hall topics include:
Find out how to customize and extend Business Portal - including utilizing toolsets within Business Portal and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server - how to deploy and configure Business Portal, how to customize the layout, and how to use the new Security Synchronization Utility effectively.
" }, "developer": { "header": "Troubleshooting Your Developed Solution", "content": "Do you know the vital development considerations necessary for effectively troubleshooting a packaged solution? Learn them and much more when you take part in this information-packed session. We will also discuss security and quality-control automation, including regression testing and testing tools. Plus we will highlight best practices, illustrate real-world examples, and provide and discuss requirements for the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics program.
" }, "type" : "twotrack_event" }, { "startDate": "2008-05-29 10:00:00", "endDate": "2008-05-29 10:30:00", "title": "Break", "type" : "event" }, { "startDate": "2008-05-29 10:30:00", "endDate": "2008-05-29 12:30:00", "title": "Concurrent Sessions", "consultant": { "header": "Bring Business Intelligence to Life with Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0", "content": "Obtain step-by-step instructions for effectively navigating, setting up, and utilizing key business intelligence tools, including Microsoft FRx, Microsoft Excel report builder and Microsoft Excel reports and data connections with Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0. Find out how to deploy and configure Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Report Packs with Microsoft SQL 2008 Reporting Services. Discover powerful tips, tricks, and best practices for designing reports and creating dashboards in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS). Plus you'll learn about important security considerations when setting up and using business intelligence tools.
" }, "developer": { "header": "Integration Tools for Microsoft Dynamics GP", "content": "Take part in this in-depth discussion dedicated to the integration tools available for Microsoft Dynamics GP, including comparing and contrasting eConnect, BizTalk, and Web Services. We'll also dedicate ample time to reviewing best practices for building integrations.
" }, "type" : "twotrack_event" }, { "startDate": "2008-05-29 12:30:00", "endDate": "2008-05-29 13:45:00", "title": "Lunch", "type" : "event" }, { "startDate": "2008-05-29 13:45:00", "endDate": "2008-05-29 15:45:00", "title": "Concurrent Sessions", "consultant": { "header": "Improve Demonstration Success and Rapid Implementation Results with New and Improved Tools for Microsoft Dynamics GP", "content": "Learn tips and tricks to enable you to deliver more effective demonstrations when using the updated Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 SP1/MOSS SP1 Partner Demonstration Toolkit. Then, learn about the new Microsoft Dynamics GP assets in the v2.0 release of the Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step Methodology. You will see how the new Microsoft Dynamics GP Rapid Implementation Tools, along with new fixed scope implementation templates, can help drive your productivity by providing a consistent approach and standard set of tools and templates to successfully execute a Microsoft Dynamics Rapid implementation project. You will learn how these tools can enable greater efficiency in rapid implementations, reduce project risk and build customer confidence.
" }, "developer": [ { "header": "Integrating Using Web Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP", "startDate": "2008-05-29 13:45:00", "endDate": "2008-05-29 15:15:00", "content": "Don't miss this thorough review of integration techniques using Web Services, including how to build integrations, best practices, and real-life examples. We'll also provide step-by-step instructions on how to connect front end solutions such as InfoPath to Microsoft Dynamics GP web services.
" }, { "header": "Developer Support Resources", "startDate": "2008-05-29 15:15:00", "endDate": "2008-05-29 15:45:00", "content": "Discover all the self-help and assisted support options available to developers in building customizations and integrations. You'll get an exclusive guided tour of the new MSDN Developer Center for Microsoft Dynamics GP and learn tips and tricks for navigating the many support resources and portals available from Microsoft.
" } ], "type" : "deeptrack_event" }, { "startDate": "2008-05-29 15:45:00", "endDate": "2008-05-29 16:15:00", "title": "Break", "type" : "event" }, { "startDate": "2008-05-29 16:15:00", "endDate": "2008-05-29 17:15:00", "title": "Closing Session", "description": { "header": "Expert Q&A and Closing Session", "content": "We'll close out this two-day event with key insights to the road ahead for Microsoft Dynamics GP, including a sneak-peek at Microsoft Dynamics GP \"11\", key takeaways, and next steps for you and your business. Plus, you're invited to participate in an energizing and interactive open forum question and answer session with our panel of experts.
" }, "type" : "description_event" }, { "startDate": "2008-05-29 17:15:00", "endDate": "2008-05-29 19:15:00", "title": "Study Hall", "description": { "header": "Study Hall", "content": "Round two of Study Hall! Attend and explore opportunities to include: