Category: Security

  • Preparation of the Validation of User Licenses for Finance and Operations

    Preparation of the Validation of User Licenses for Finance and Operations

    This article provides a detailed guide for administrators managing user licenses in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. It outlines seven essential steps, starting with upgrading to the latest quality update and removing inactive user accounts to maintain accurate licensing. Administrators must understand the licensing model, regularly check license mappings, and validate user roles, ensuring compliance…

  • Guide to Dynamics 365 License Validation for Administrators

    Guide to Dynamics 365 License Validation for Administrators

    This article guides administrators on validating user licenses for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations applications, outlining a step-by-step approach to ensure proper alignment with security roles. Steps include upgrading to the latest update, removing inactive user accounts, understanding the license model, and checking user-role mappings. Additionally, it emphasizes validating licenses through user security governance and…

  • Optimizing License Management in D365 Finance

    Optimizing License Management in D365 Finance

    License management in Dynamics 365 ERP is essential due to Microsoft’s licensing changes coming in November 2025. Administrators must utilize the new “Licenses Usage Summary” report to analyze user roles, tasks, and menu accesses to accurately determine licensing needs. This report supports better governance by detailing user access patterns and aligning them with actual responsibilities,…

  • Key Features of PPAC License Reports

    Key Features of PPAC License Reports

    The post discusses updates in Microsoft’s reporting tools for user licenses within the Power Platform Administration Center. New V2 reports, addressing previous issues, allow administrators to monitor which users have unassigned licenses and provide detailed breakdowns by product and security roles. Key features include filtering options, user license analysis, and the ability to export data…

  • What You Need to Know About Licensing Methodology Updates

    What You Need to Know About Licensing Methodology Updates

    Microsoft has updated its SysAdmin role licensing, stating that users with this role no longer require a license regardless of other roles assigned. The “None” license type is being re-evaluated for system objects to improve transparency. Legacy license calculations have been deprecated, leading to the removal of related reports and columns in user management forms…

  • D365 Finance License Changes: What You Need to Know

    D365 Finance License Changes: What You Need to Know

    Microsoft is updating its licensing validation process for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, effective January 15, 2026, featuring staggered deployment aligned with contract renewal dates. Customers will receive notifications 30 days before validation to prepare for license allocation. Key actions include reviewing licensing requirements, utilizing Power Platform Administration Center and Dynamics Lifecycle Services reports for…

  • Understanding Microsoft Dynamics 365 License Enforcement

    Understanding Microsoft Dynamics 365 License Enforcement

    Microsoft’s recent update on Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations emphasizes stricter license management. Starting May 15, 2025, users will receive warnings if their licenses are incorrect or missing, with strict enforcement beginning August 30, 2025, resulting in denied access for non-compliant users. This change reflects Microsoft’s transition from concurrent to nominative licensing. Users are encouraged…

  • Optimize D365 License Usage with Key Reporting Tools

    Optimize D365 License Usage with Key Reporting Tools

    The report outlines various tools for monitoring user activity, licensing, roles, and security within an organization. Key reports include User Activity Aging, which tracks sign-in metrics to manage user engagement; License Summary, detailing license utilization across users and roles; Role Audit Trail, documenting changes in assigned roles; and Security Analysis, showcasing access privileges and user…

  • USG: Advanced Features

    USG: Advanced Features

    The content discusses the management of temporary roles and privileged user access within D365 Finance. It highlights the process for creating, approving, and processing temporary role sessions, which allows user roles to be temporarily assigned or replaced during absences. The system maintains audit and user logs for accountability. Additionally, the privileged user management feature grants…

  • Configuring USG in D365: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Configuring USG in D365: A Step-by-Step Guide

    The content outlines the steps for configuring global parameters related to license costs, user aging reports, and security categories in a system administration context. It emphasizes creating, managing, and restoring security categories, including XML backup processes. Additionally, it covers how to set specific aging periods and security configurations for enhanced governance.