Author: Sebastien Manjony
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D365 Finance : Applying a Service Update to Unified Environment
This article outlines the process for updating a D365 Finance and Operations environment via the Power Platform Admin Center. The prerequisites include having a D365 F&O environment already set up. Users need to navigate to the Power Platform Admin Center, select their environment, and access the Dynamics 365 apps section. The specific app for provisioning…
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AI-Driven Go Live Readiness for D365 Finance
Microsoft is transforming the Go-Live Readiness Review for Dynamics 365, transitioning to a faster, AI-driven process that enhances automation and efficiency. Key changes include self-service project creation through the Implementation Portal, automated risk assessments that provide real-time insights, and instant production slot activation. While users can opt out of AI reviews for a traditional manual…
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OData Integration Guide for D365 Finance with Postman
The OData Setup Guide outlines the process of establishing a connection between an external application and D365 Finance & Operations using Postman. It begins with authentication, requiring Azure app registration and token automation, before detailing how to create requests to access D365 data entities. Supported OData features include filtering, counting, sorting, and expanding data with…
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PPAC UI vs PowerShell vs Azure DevOps: Deployment Insights
When managing deployments for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, administrators can choose from three main approaches: PPAC UI, PowerShell, and Azure DevOps Pipelines. The PPAC UI is user-friendly for administrative tasks, although slower for large deployments. PowerShell excels in automation but lacks full coverage of PPAC features. Azure DevOps offers robust governance and enterprise-level automation…
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UPE : Unified Production Environment
The recent update for D365 Finance and Operations introduces a production environment in PPAC mode, eliminating the need for LCS and enabling automatic scaling based on user licenses and storage availability. This includes the Unified Admin for Sandbox and a TIER X feature, providing improved performance without additional costs. The article emphasizes best practices for…
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Boost Performance How to Identify Missing Indexes in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
Business Performance Analytics (BPA) and Business Performance Planning (BPP) are distinct capabilities in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, serving different purposes. BPA focuses on real-time reporting, monitoring, and analysis of actual financial and operational data, while BPP is designed for budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning, allowing organizations to shape future outcomes. Their integration enhances performance management,…
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Understanding BPA vs BPP in Dynamics 365
Business Performance Analytics (BPA) and Business Performance Planning (BPP) are distinct capabilities in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, serving different purposes. BPA focuses on real-time reporting, monitoring, and analysis of actual financial and operational data, while BPP is designed for budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning, allowing organizations to shape future outcomes. Their integration enhances performance management,…
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Choosing Between BPA and Azure Synapse Link in D365 Finance
The evolution of analytics in Dynamics 365 Finance has led to two primary options: Azure Synapse Link and Business Performance Analytics (BPA). Azure Synapse Link offers a robust, enterprise-grade data warehouse for organizations with existing infrastructure, providing near real-time data replication. In contrast, BPA serves those without a data warehouse, offering a managed solution for…
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GDAP: Enhancing Security in Microsoft Ecosystems
Granular Delegated Admin Privileges (GDAP) enhances security in Microsoft environments by providing partners with fine-grained, role-based, and time-limited administrative permissions. This modern model ensures that access is tailored to specific responsibilities, reducing unnecessary exposure while improving compliance with the principle of least privilege. GDAP allows controlled intervention by partners, who must submit access requests approved…
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Best Methods to Delete Unused Power Platform Environments
Managing environments in Power Platform is essential for administrators to optimize resources and ensure efficiency. This article outlines two methods for deleting an environment: using the Power Platform Admin Center (PPAC) for a user-friendly approach, and PowerShell for automation and bulk operations. Reasons for deletion include reclaiming storage capacity and maintaining organizational standards. Best practices…
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