Dynamics,Partner,Newsflash,Gre computer Dynamics GP Partner Newsflash: Great Plains Old Version Reco
Gone are those times when the companies and the organisations didn't need a hi-tech system to handle them. Owing to the considerable increase in the business sector and thus, an enormous increase in the complexity of the organisational struc ----------------------------------------------------------Permission is granted for the below article to forward,reprint, distribute, use for ezine, newsletter, website,offer as free bonus or part of a product for sale as longas no changes a
upgrade the version or even simply mount it from backup toWindows computer for Audit purpose, we would like to offer you highlights: 1. What is your version and DB platform? If you are on Dynamics GP version 8.0, or 9.0,there is only one option you are on Microsoft SQL Server (2000 or MSDE for8.0 or 2005 / SQL Express for 9.0, it is also possible to run 9.0 on SQL 2000and MSDE). If you are on earlierversions: 7.5, 7.0, 6.0, 5.5, 5.0 or 4.0 then it might be on SQL Server (whereyou normally had it form larger business) or Pervasive SQL / Ctree (GreatPlains Select for smaller business). Inthe case of Pervasive/Ctree/Btrieve you normally should be able to locatedynamics folder on the server with the following folders in it: system andcompanies (company ID in Great Plains should coincide with its DB folder) 2. Moving to new Hardware. If you are on Pervasive SQL 2000 or Ctree,you can either deploy old GP on new hardware as so-called Single UserWorkstation, or keep client-server system. In the case of MS SQL Server database platform, you should consult onSQL Server version supported for you historical GP version 3. Version Upgrade. Here, first question is this do you own targeted new version licensekey for your organization? If you arenot currently enrolled in GP annual enhancement program with Microsoft, thenchances are high that you do not own the most recent version, currently 10.0,but you maybe owning license key for 9.0. In order to review your current status with MBS, you should sign changeGP VAR form to new Dynamics GP Reseller or contact your existing Great PlainsPartner 4. Great Plains Accounting for DOS and Windowsredeployment and upgrade. This vintageaccounting application could be redeployed on new hardware, such as MicrosoftWindows 2003 Server, however procedure is tricky and requires GPAconsultant. In order to upgrade GPA toDynamics GP 10.0, you will need to take a route of migration to Great Plains7.5 and then upgrade 7.5 to 9.0 and finally to Dynamics GP 10.0
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