| Course OutlineModule 1: Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains Architecture This chapter introduces you to Microsoft Great Plains' architecture. The design philosophy as well as the underlying architecture is covered. Lessons - Architecture
- Functionality vs. Technology
- Addressing Business Needs
Module 2: Microsoft SQL Server InstallThis chapter looks at the key issues with installing Microsoft SQL Server. An installation is not performed in class but important installation decisions are discussed. Lessons - Overview of Microsoft SQL installation
- System Requirements for Microsoft Business Solutions Great Plains on Microsoft SQL Server
- Installation of Microsoft SQL Server 2000
Module 3: Microsoft SQL Server Install MSDEThis chapter discusses installing the MSDE version of SQL for use with Microsoft Great Plains. In addition, a few common command line tools are reviewed. Lessons - MSDE System Requirements
- MSDE Installation
- MSDE Configuration Tools
Module 4: ODBC SetupMicrosoft Great Plains requires an ODBC connection to the Microsoft SQL Server to access data. This chapter focuses on the specific settings for creating a data source name. Lessons Module 5: Great Plains Data Server InstallationThis chapter examines the process of installing Microsoft Great Plains on Microsoft SQL Server. This includes examining each installation screen and looking at the various options to select during the installation. Lessons Module 6: Great Plains UtilitiesThis chapter examines how to setup your Microsoft Great Plains databases, account framework, additional sorting options, and how to create a client template. The chapter focuses on the steps performed immediately after installing the Microsoft Great Plains program files. Lessons - Microsoft Great Plains Utilities
- Dynamics database initialization
- Account framework setup
- Setting system options
- Additional tasks
- Initializing the sample company
- Creating additional companies
- Creating a template for client installations
- Troubleshooting
Module 7: Microsoft Great Plains Client InstallationThis chapter guides you through the various processes of installing Microsoft Great Plains on a client workstation. Hardware and software requirements are examined as well as the ability to install the client from a template. Lessons - Microsoft Great Plains client requirements
- Standard installation
- Installing the client from the template
Module 8: Microsoft Great Plains System ManagerThis chapter examines the System manager components of Microsoft Great Plains. Specifically, the creating of users, security, classes, and companies are covered. In addition, this chapter examines a few standard reports included with Microsoft Great Plains. Lessons - The Microsoft Great Plains series
- Integrated accounting
- System and company setup
- System password setup
- User classes
- User setup
- User access
- Advanced Security Setup
- Security setup
- User activity
- User preferences
- Registration
- System reports
- Company setup procedures
- Create company
- Company information
- Internet information
- Company reports
Lab : Test your skills creating users, classes, and company accessAfter completing this chapter, students will be able to: Identify the relationship of the Microsoft Great Plains series Create users and grant user access in Microsoft Great Plains Setup security and classes in Microsoft Great Plains Track user activity in Microsoft Great Plains Register Microsoft Great Plains Setup company information in Microsoft Great Plains
Module 9: Great Plains ComponentsThis chapter discusses the files installed during the installation of Microsoft Great Plains. Lessons - Installation components and files
- Where to store dictionaries
Module 10: Microsoft Great Plains FeaturesThis chapter examines the purpose of the SQL options, walks through a batch recovery process, and looks at how identity columns and stored procedures are used in Microsoft Great Plains. Lessons - SQL options
- Batch recovery process
- Identity columns
- Stored procedures
- Microsoft Great Plains features
Module 11: Post Installation AdministrationThis chapter examines the database options to set for your Microsoft Great Plains databases. It also discusses maintenance of Microsoft Great Plains databases and identifies database backup procedures. To complete the chapter, you set up a database maintenance plan. Lessons - Database options
- Database backup procedures
- Great Plains SQL maintenance
- SQL database maintenance
- Using the database maintenance wizard
- Great Plains data recovery procedures
- Backup procedures within Microsoft Great Plains
Module 12: Optimizing PerformanceThis chapter discusses how to optimize your Windows Server system. Specifically, it looks at settings for memory, CPU, network, and the disk subsystem through system monitor. Lessons - Windows Server operating system configuration
- Windows Server operating system bottleneck analysis
- Strategies for testing and tuning servers
- SQL Server configuration
- Methods of optimizing a SQL relation database
- Analyzing less than optimal performance
- Monitoring SQL Server with System Monitor
- Optimization summary
Module 13: Process ServerThis chapter covers the basics of setting up Process Server. Terms are defined as well as the components of Process Server. During the chapter, you define tasks to run remotely and define which servers will run remote tasks. As a member of a team, you create an environment to process Checklinks remotely. Lessons - Overview of Process Server
- The DPS and DPM environment
- Process server setup
- Designating the output report location
- Process monitor
- Process server inquiry
- Process server reporting
- Review of setup and execution
Lab : Using a partner in class, setup Process Server to remotely process Checklinks on each other's machineAfter completing this chapter, students will be able to: Module 14: Microsoft FRx InstallationThis chapter examines installing the FRx application but does not delve into the inner workings of extracting financial information. Included in this chapter is configuring databases for use with FRx and defining the folder structure for reports. Lessons - Installation considerations
- Pre-install: running SQL scripts for FRx
- Create a shared folder on server
- Installing FRx on the first workstation
- Changing data paths and FRx registration
- Setting up company information
- Adding additional FRx workstations
- FRx troubleshooting techniques and tips
Module 15: Microsoft SQL Server Bulk-Copy Program (BCP)This chapter discusses the command line driven BCP tool. It looks at the parameters for BCP and how to perform an export and import of data from a Microsoft Great Plains database. Lessons - Bulk Copy Program
- Transfer data with the BCP utility
Lab : Export and import data from a Microsoft Great Plains inventory tableAfter completing this chapter, students will be able to: Module 16: Report SchedulerThis chapter discusses how to set up the Report Scheduler option. Lessons Module 17: TroubleshootingThis chapter discusses the methodology around troubleshooting Microsoft Great Plains. Then, you look at a few tools used in troubleshooting and troubleshoot ten different scenarios. Lessons - Identifying the problem and finding its source
- Tools and sources
- Problem solving using SQL Server Profiler
- Problem solving using the dexsql.log file
- Troubleshooting scenarios
Lab : Troubleshooting Microsoft Great PlainsAfter completing this chapter, students will be able to: |
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