I know that many of you have been anxious for this, now it's here and available.

Please note this is a Beta image, and there is no support with it.  I'll let you know when the Hyper-V image is available as well.

We are working on the RTM image as well, and a Hyper-V at the same time with it.

https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/deployment/methodology/vpc/MSDYGP2010R2_TechnicalDemoToolkit_Beta

See why SAMSA today is an efficiently running organization, which achieves full benefit from its investment in Microsoft Dynamics GP.  Here.

For those of you that missed the final piece in Mariano’s 3-part Web Client Architecture, he’s finally completed his “masterpiece”.  It helps tie the rest of what was covered in the first two sections together to give you a good idea on what we’re thinking about.

One part of it that I think was underplayed a bit is the “Customized Templates”, and this isn’t Mariano’s fault, but something that I wanted to get ISVs to start thinking about.  This is your interface to individual forms, and your potential method for changing the way that they appear.  This could be a very exciting opportunity as well to put in templates for your ISV product that really make it stand out in its look and feel when customers see the rendering of your pages on the web.

More on that in the future, but just wanted to whet your appetite.

Jay Manley (Not even registering on anyone’s popularity or influence measurements – confused, see Mariano’s other blog).

It doesn't get any better than helping an organization like Childrens Wish Foundation Succeed.  See it here.

Learn how a Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner is using current sales promotions effectively here.



Hello, partners.  We have new collateral now available on PartnerSource

Pam

Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade:

https://mbs.microsoft.com/downloads/partner/GP/downloads/R2_TopReasonstoUpgrade_FINAL.pdf

What's New Document:

https://mbs2.microsoft.com/fileexchange/?fileID=642c77bb-0259-402e-813f-8e1bafc460da

Top 10 Reasons to Invest:

https://mbs.microsoft.com/downloads/partner/GP/downloads/R2_TopTenReasonstoPurchase_FINAL.pdf

For those of you that haven’t been paying attention to Blogs this cold Spring, you might have missed some really great content from Mariano Gomez in his 3-part blog regarding our future Web Client that is upcoming in GP “12”.  While he will complete the series early next week, you should really take a look at the two parts he already has completed.

In the first blog, Mariano goes deep talking to our adoption of new technologies to really change the story when it comes to a GP deployment, with the big one being Silverlight and the benefits that we will gain by using it as the UI presentation toolset for our Web Client.

In the second blog, Mr. Gomez delves into “what makes it work”, and that is how we ultimately render what was a Dynamics GP window using Silverlight.  We had to ensure that we gave all existing window functionality, while still delivering in the browser.  He talks well to this.

I can’t wait for the third blog where he’ll go deeper into the template processor and dynamic window rendering.  Please check his blog out at:

http://dynamicsgpblogster.blogspot.com/2011/05/microsoft-dynamics-gp-12-web-client.html

Jay Manley

Check out the Management Reporter Blog.   They have some good content to help learn and become efficient like:

• Top 10 Knowledge Base Articles
• A did you know series with helpful tips.
• Currency Translation How To's

Take care,

Pam

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/dynamicscpm/

Please use MS Connect to enter in product suggestions.  Link to MS Connect below.

Pam

https://connect.microsoft.com/dynamicssuggestions

I presented a web seminar today and was asked about system requirements.  A few bits for everyone.

• The SQL Reporting Services Charts are Reporting Services 2008 R2.  You can connect the Reporting Services to SQL 2005 or SQL 2008.  (specific service packs required, see link below.)
• Dynamics GP is compatible with SQL Express on 32 Bit.
• Dynamics GP is supported in a Virutal Evironment.
• FRx only works in a 32 Bit environment (other products also have this constraint.  See detals in link below)

Take Care,

Pam

Product Download:  https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/downloads/servicepacks/mdgp2010_release_download.htm?printpage=false

System Requirements:  https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/documentation/systemrequirements/mdgp2010_system_requirements.htm?printpage=false

Through the Microsoft Dynamics GP User Group (GPUG) we are offering more learning on Dynamics GP 2010 R2.

We have 4 pre-recored web seminars to watch and two Ask the Experts sessions where you can get answers to your questions from the webcast.

Happy learning,

Pam

http://www.gpug.com/GPR2

Let me say “Hi” in my first blog post to all of you – this is Jay Manley, the new GP Product Manager, but many of you will remember me in my various roles with GP/Microsoft, as well as an ISV, over the last 15 years.  In a weak attempt to be brief, let me let you know that I’ll be helping Errol and Pam out moving forward on some of the exciting new features of GP “12” – such as Web Client, our long term Tools and Integration story, Office 365 integration, and many other exciting developments.

I look forward to many future blogs, and maybe Pam can even convince me to tweet at some point.  In the interim, look forward to information on our upcoming GP “12” release.

Jay

I've recently embraced Twitter much to my shock and awe.  Some of you may have heard some very foul comments about the usefulness of Twitter from months and years past.  I am slowly being turned.  It's nice when you have a short message.  Hey look.

I did two tweets this afternoon.  I(f you are a tweeter, when talking about Microsoft Dynamics GP please use the hash tag #MSDYNGP.  Also become a friend of ours.)

Update:  Mark Polino asked a nice question.  What twitter name do we use to follow you?  It is MSDYNGP as a user name.  Errol, Jay Manley (new Product Manager) and me will use that central user.

Want to know what's new in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 R2? #MSDYNGP http://bit.ly/g5UYfZ

The recorded and guided labs are now available on CustomerSource and PartnerSource.  The recorded labs are videos you watch.  The guided labs interact with you, prompting you to click when needed.

You need to download them and then run them locally.  In future we will hopefully have a site where you can walk through the labs online, but I didn't want to wait.  We had very strong scores from Convergence and customer felt they were valuable.

Pam

https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/partneressentials/guides/MSD_GP2010HandsOnLab, https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/documentation/userguides/MSD_GP2010HandsOnLab

Here is a great story of how a partner is using both social media and the latest offers to close business.

There is a case study on the Connector.  I just found out and wondered if others knew about it.  Nice story.

Happy Reading,

Pam

http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Case_Study_Detail.aspx?CaseStudyID=4000006479

Are you a Microsoft Dynamics GP customer that is also part of the Office 365 Beta program?  If so, let us know.

We have functionality that works with O365 and would like to hear your experience with it.

Thanks,

Pam

SmartLists is by far a favorite feature in Microsoft Dynamics GP.  At Convergence every year the sessions and interactive discussions are highly attended.  Through the GP User Group (GPUG) we are offering roundtable discussions online, you do not have to be a member to attend (for now.)

Mark you calendars, May 23rd.

From their site:

If you have questions, want to share challenges you are having, or perhaps just looking for ideas on ways to better leverage SmartLists, this is the webinar for you! GPUG is excited to host this monthly series – SmartList Mondays!

Nicole Albertson, Microsoft's resident expert will be our host. Come join us as we sit back and discuss how to create and leverage SmartLists even further in your operation. You’ll find new ways to use this great reporting tool.

Link To Get More Information:  http://www.gpug.com/events/smartlistmonday05232011?date

Pam

This spring, Microsoft will be hosting a series of webcasts exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics® GP customers.

 These FREE one-hour webcasts include content designed to ensure you have full exposure into how you can maximize and extend your current ERP investment.

 To view the full calendar of events and to register click here:

www.microsoft.com/dynamics/webcasts

 Additionally we want to highlight the following:

 May 3, 2011 at 10am PST

Title: Maximize Your Microsoft Dynamics GP Human Resources and Payroll Solution

 Description: There's more to human resources and payroll than hiring and cutting checks. Are you maximizing your investment in your current Microsoft Dynamics GP Human Resources and Payroll (HR/P) solution and using the available functionality to its fullest potential? In this webcast, find out what resources are available for existing Microsoft Dynamics GP HR/P customers, including new features in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010.

Register here – FREE webcast

May 11, 2011 at 11am PST

Title: What's New in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 R2

 Description: Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 R2 has been released for download. Learn what's new in this release so that you can take advantage of new reporting options, functionality additions, and more.

Register here – FREE webcast