Tag: d365-finance

  • Unlocking Strategic Benefits of Application Insights for Organizations

    Unlocking Strategic Benefits of Application Insights for Organizations

    Microsoft’s Application Insights has transformed ERP monitoring for D365 Finance, replacing the limited Lifecycle Services (LCS) with comprehensive telemetry, diagnostics, and performance capabilities. It provides real-time analysis, proactive alerts, and deep visibility into user activity and system performance. Data is collected from various sources and can be exploited through Kusto Query Language (KQL) for advanced…

  • Master Data Management with Microsoft Dataverse

    Master Data Management with Microsoft Dataverse

    This content discusses the importance of designing a clean Master Data Management (MDM) architecture using Microsoft Dataverse in a multi-company environment with Dynamics 365. It highlights the need for effective governance, with clear ownership models and adherence to the single-writer principle to maintain consistent master data. Benefits of utilizing Dataverse as an MDM hub include…

  • D365 Finance : Applying a Service Update to Unified Environment

    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…

  • OData Integration Guide for D365 Finance with Postman

    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…

  • UPE : Unified Production Environment

    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…

  • Understanding BPA vs BPP in Dynamics 365

    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,…

  • GDAP: Enhancing Security in Microsoft Ecosystems

    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…

  • Best Methods to Delete Unused Power Platform Environments

    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…

  • Required Licenses, Roles in PPAC, and Required Capacity

    Required Licenses, Roles in PPAC, and Required Capacity

    To create an environment, a SCM or Finance license is needed for administrative tasks, while only the production environment requires a per-user license. Specific Azure roles, including Power Platform Administrator and Dynamics 365 Administrator, must be assigned for environment creation and application management through GDAP. The creator and technical project manager must hold the System…

  • Azure DevOps: Enhance Power Platform Automation

    Azure DevOps: Enhance Power Platform Automation

    This article outlines the automation of Power Platform environment deployment using Azure DevOps pipelines, Power Platform CLI, and Service Principals. It includes deployment time estimates, emphasizing the advantages of Service Principal authentication over traditional methods, and details the installation and setup of the Power Platform CLI. Additionally, it outlines necessary tasks within Azure DevOps pipelines,…