Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP version update requires consultant involvement and it is typically done through Great Plains Certified Partner and Reseller, also referred as VAR or Value Added Reseller. In upgrade initiative important role is Customization code review by Great Plains Dexterity or eConnect programmer as if your new version will fail in custom logic, all the company and business operations might be at risk.
Microsoft Dynamics GP workstation is compatible with Vista, including Vista 64 bit. However if you try to install it on Vista as it is, you will be getting error message: “An error occurred while using the BCP utility — data was not correctly copied to the server.?
Actually all you need to do it to turn off User Account Control in control panel User Accounts. Then just launch GP installation and follow the wizard. We will be assuming here that you are installing GP version 10.0, which is the latest one at the time of writing this news ? May 2008. Let’s review installation and modification in relation to Vista and 64 bit Windows server and SQL Server 2005:
Microsoft Dynamics GP should be considered as ERP technical platform, which is open for software developers through such technologies as SQL Stored Procedures, Microsoft Dexterity, Extender, VBA scripting and Modifier, SRS, Crystal Reports, GP Integration Manager, MS Visual Studio SDK, eConnect, GP Report Writer to name the most popular
If you are programmer, who just got the project to alter or extend GP business logic, you need to review and compare modification instruments to select the best fit. Let’s review popular customizations: