MS Dynamics SL

Module 1
Introducing the Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 System. This module introduces the features, purpose, and characteristics of Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 covering specific items within Microsoft Dynamics SL and how the system is set up.

Lab: Introducing the Microsoft Dynamics SL System

Module 2
Preparing to Install Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011This module discusses the importance of planning prior to an installation. Topics include what to do in pre-planning and referencing technical bulletins. Implementation plans are discussed as well as the hardware and software requirements for Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011

Lab: Preparing to Install Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011

Module 3
Installing Microsoft Dynamics SL This module describes a complete installation of Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011. The process is reviewed, followed by a screen-by-screen install which discusses the importance of each option and selection during the installation

Module 4
Preparing Microsoft Dynamics SL Databases for Use This module describes how to set up and configure Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 databases. It also discusses the creation of system, application and demo databases. Registration of Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 is also discussed

Lab: Preparing Microsoft Dynamics SL Databases for Use

Module 5
Microsoft Dynamics SL Client Installation This module covers installing a Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 client. It discusses the creation of a shared directory on the server to distribute the install files for a client

Module 6
Directory Structure and components. This module focuses on the important files installed with Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011. Features of each file are covered with an explanation of the parameters.

Module 7
Learning the Basics of Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011This module covers how to use Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 including navigation, menus, and creating standard or extended reports. Also covered are entering and managing data records and the set up of printer services for Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011.

Lab: Learning the Basics of Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011

Module 8
Establishing Microsoft Dynamics SL Security. This module covers the security model of Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011. Learn about the various security levels for Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 and how these integrate with Windows and SQL Server. It also describes the creation of users and user groups as wells as assigning access rights

Lab: Establishing Microsoft Dynamics SL Security

Module 9
Learning Microsoft Dynamics SL Power User Features. This module provides an overview of the special features available in Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011. Learn about copy functions for copying information in one field/form to another as well as using templates and attaching notes to data items.

Lab: Learning Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 Power User Features

Module 10
Monitoring and Maintaining Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011This module covers the activities to perform to maintain Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011. Also discussed are the event log, system maintenance, integrity checks, database backups and the creation of a database maintenance plan.

Module 11
Optimizing Performance, this module provides a brief overview of tools to use when evaluating the performance of Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011. System settings are covered as well as a look into identifying bottlenecks using the System Monitor.
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Module 12
Using Microsoft Dynamics SL Application Server, this module covers the Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 Application Server. Included in this chapter is an overview of the purpose and benefits of using Application Server, how to set up Application Server, and the administration of an Application Server.

Module 13
Installing Additional Products, this module discusses the additional products used with Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011.

Module14
Transaction Import, this module provides a brief overview of the Transaction Import utility. The different types of imports, as well as an example of an import are covered.

Lab: Transaction Import

Module 15
Troubleshooting, this module covers some of the tools and resources to utilize to troubleshoot Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011. It presents a brief introduction of the methodology to follow when diagnosing problems followed by a look at how SQL Server Profiler can help with troubleshooting. It concludes with the presentation of troubleshooting scenarios.

Lab: Troubleshooting

Module 1
Installation, Tools and System Updates, this module explains many of the new features in Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 and Business Portal. It focuses on installation and the underlying technology for Dynamics SL 2011

Module 2
Applications, this module explains many of the new features in Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011. It focuses on features most software users would encounter in Dynamics SL 2011.

Lab: Applications