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Newsletter - February 2006
Exciting changes have arrived for
Application Server and Business Portal in Microsoft Dynamics™ SL
(formerly Microsoft® Business Solutions–Solomon)
Release 6.5.
In the past, you had to run Application Server on a dedicated
computer that was locked behind a server room door to keep it
secure. This was because locking the machine, allowing the computer
Application Server was running on to go into “sleep mode,” or
running Application Server over a terminal server connection
suspended the processing of submitted reports until the Application
Server screen regained focus.
In Microsoft Dynamics SL 6.5, this problem was solved. Application
Server now lets you run the process using a locked system or a
terminal server connection. And additional changes were made to
resolve the memory locking issues you may have experienced in the
past.
Improvements were also made in Business Portal, which now not only
offers Intranet access, but also provides the option of Internet
access to Microsoft Dynamics SL database information. This is a
great feature if you are on the road and need access to your data.
 Looking for a third-party application or
vertical solution that can be used with Microsoft Solomon or
Microsoft Dynamics SL?
Take a look at Plumbline’s
ISV Link Exchange
for a list of add-on products. It is fast, friendly, and
provides what you’re looking for.
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If you find it difficult to attract and keep highly skilled
Microsoft Solomon support personnel, Plumbline can help.
We
offer superior customer care services for Microsoft Dynamics™ SL. Our tenured support staff is certified and has experience in
releases from Solomon 2.06 through all current Microsoft Dynamics SL
releases. We provide technical expertise in all Series: Financial
Management, Distribution, E-Commerce, Project Management and
Accounting, Field Service Management, and Analytics. In addition, we
offer basic support for the Foundation Series and Business Portal in
Microsoft Dynamics SL.
Support services are offered on a short-term or long-term basis and
can be tailored to your unique needs. For more information, contact
Todd Michael at 419-421-0270,
extension 114, or
toddmich@plumblinesolutions.com
At
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there specific Hints and Tips, Solutions of the Month, or other
information you would like to see in our monthly newsletter? If
so, please send your request to Adam Lauth at
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and we will do our best to fulfill them.
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Partners, how often do you hear a client
say that they need the ability to enter data one time and have
it populate everything necessary within Microsoft Dynamics™ SL?
Or a request to enter data remotely and then find out that
“remotely” means the person is disconnected from Microsoft
Dynamics SL?
We can assist you in creating a solution
that captures data while the user is disconnected and then
easily transmits it to a location for processing. We can help
you develop solutions that support your customers' needs to
increase productivity and profitability in a mobile environment.
Microsoft® InfoPath® 2003 creates
easy-to-use forms that capture the data and transmit it for
processing, helping you connect the Information Worker to the
information. Such solutions significantly reduce sales cycle
time, timecard entry, and project accuracy.
For example, an order form
created in InfoPath 2003 can be used to capture customer order
information when an account manager is at a customer's
office. Because the InfoPath form “remembers” the product
information from the last time the account manager was connected
to Microsoft Dynamics SL, errors in details such as product code
or price are eliminated. The new order is saved within the form.
When the account manager has access to an Internet connection,
she sends the order to the head office in an e-mail message. The
sales clerk opens the e-mail and with a single button-click,
submits the order to the Microsoft Dynamics SL system. The order
is processed. The sales clerk sends order status details back to
the account manager, who now has all of the information she
needs to follow up with the customer regarding their order. What
might have taken days to accomplish is completed in a matter of
hours with a custom solution created by Plumbline Solutions
using InfoPath 2003 forms. The result is another satisfied
customer!
The next step?
To see a demonstration of this InfoPath
sample solution, just click
here. Let Plumbline Solutions help
you deliver an exciting InfoPath solution to your clients.
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to produce a powerful customer solution. This demonstration
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Security Policy ChangesIn
Microsoft Dynamics™ SL (formerly Microsoft® Business
Solutions–Solomon) Release 6.0 Service Pack 1, a new security policy
was introduced. Beginning with this service pack, secure passwords
are required for all users of the software. For security
information, including guidelines for creating strong passwords,
download the white paper “Security
Guidelines for Microsoft Dynamcs SL”.
There are also security changes in the
Microsoft Dynamics SL user rights area that affect the running of
some processes in the Financial Management modules. If you plan to
upgrade to Release 6.5 from an earlier release without first
installing 6.0 Service Pack 1, review
Microsoft Knowledge Base article 900640. This article lists the
minimum user rights that are required to release various batches in
the Financial Management modules. If you created group or user
rights before upgrading to 5.5 Service Pack 4, 6.0 Service Pack 1,
or 6.5, be sure to review the user rights after the upgrade to
verify that everything will work properly going forward.
Name:
Ed Barnett
Team:
Application Development Consulting (ADC)
Role: Support
Manager
Background: I
started with Solomon Software in May 1996, working in the
Support area. During my time with Solomon, Great Plains
Software, and Microsoft, I held the positions of Support
Engineer, Technical Mentor, Support Liaison, and Operations
Manager. I started my current role as manager of the Plumbline
Call Center on November 1. Prior to joining Solomon, I installed
and provided service for electrical control systems of
industrial heat treat furnaces. Additionally, up until the first
of this year, I was the City Council President for Spencerville,
Ohio, as well as the head of the Finance Committee. I served in
that capacity for over seven years.
Likes best
about consulting:
What I like most about consulting is the variety of things that
I have been able to do in the short time on the team. Each day
is different, and there is always quite a bit to do.
Hobbies:
I enjoy watching and playing sports, especially football. I also
really enjoy helping out with my children's after school
activities. |
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