Welcome to AX7, which we hope will become your go-to source for all things related to Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance & Operations (D365 F&O). We’re dedicated to providing you with the latest news, tips, and experiments in the world of D365 F&O.
Below are our ten most recent posts, or you can choose to browse our post archive:
- Dynamics 365 End to End, Let’s make it simpleby Jason NewbattOur infographics continue to be really popular, as we seek to distil complex concepts into easy visual references. Organisations can only improve their efficiency if they look at their whole process from start to finish. Gains in one place could represent losses in others, if a business isn’t careful. That’s where Dynamics 365 plays a …
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- The Mystical Role of the Business Process Ownerby Mike PearsallImplementing D365 F&O can be a game-changer for organisations, especially those looking to streamline their processes, enhance reporting, and drive operational efficiencies. However, a key role that often flies under the radar is that of the Business Process Owners (BPO). While the project managers, consultants, and technical teams steal all the limelight, it’s frequently the …
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- Educate to Authenticate: The D365 & Power Platform Certification Landscapeby Paul SinnottThere has been quite a bit of change in the D365 and Power Platform learning library this year; the deprecation of some historically core/fundamental exams and a perceived relaxation in the pre-requisites required to attain the more prestigious ‘expert’ certifications, to name just a few. As such, I thought it would be worthwhile trying to …
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- Benefits of F&O Integration with Low-Codeby Jay FitzhenryMy previous post gave an introduction to the Power Platform and some initial guidance on how to get started. In today’s post, I’ll be going through the benefits of utilising the Power Platform with F&O, alongside some real-world use cases. Benefits of Extending F&O with the Power Platform When enhancing or updating any ERP system, …
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- What does a (D365 F&O) Solution Architect actually do?by Mike PearsallIn the world of ERP implementation, the D365 F&O Solution Architect is the cornerstone of success, turning business complexities into seamless technical solutions. But what does this pivotal role really entail, and why is it so crucial? Let’s break it down, starting with a handy infographic that highlights some of the key skills of a …
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- Don’t dwell on the past, unless it’s Workflow Historyby George CurtisFollowing on from my earlier post about the workflow editor, naturally leads us to how workflows are managed in the system. I’ll use this post to talk about how you can review workflows that are either in process or completed and what to do if one of your workflows fails trying to complete your day-to-day …
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- Getting Started with Low-Codeby Jay FitzhenryIntroduction Six months ago, the AX7 founders published their first post about D365 F&O and how it originated, before beginning a focus on various aspects system functionality. I highly recommend a re-read of Hello world! Although the team have touched on the subject of Power Platform in D365 F&O in some other posts, this post …
- Growth in times of deprecation – Microsoft Graphby Paul SinnottHopefully, this isn’t news to any D365 F&O users and the new configuration has either been implemented or is in the process of being implemented, but as its been a few months since the deprecation announcement, we thought it would be worth bringing to the surface once again to try and avoid anyone being caught …
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- The system is your canvas – BDM in F&Oby George CurtisIn support of the Microsoft OneVersion upgrade strategy (One Version Service Update Changes) there has been, and continues to be, a continued drive to maintain alignment with the standard application and therefore minimise the risks when upgrade (Embracing the “Adopt not Adapt” approach in ERP implementation). Some of the most commonly customised areas of old, …
- How do I change my environment administrator?by Ajay OdedraD365 F&O environments should ideally always be deployed using an unnamed account (e.g. ). This ensures that if users leave the business for any reason, there are no security implications, or worse still, the business is not stuck unable to maintain or update any environments. However, for various reasons, it may not be possible to get the environment administrator right in the first instance, and it needs to be changed later on. If this has happened to you, you’re in the right place!