Installing and deploying Microsoft Dynamics GP

Use this page to access links to the latest Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 installation information, and as a guideline for the information that you should gather before you begin.

1. Plan and prepare

Resource	Description
System requirements for Microsoft Dynamics GP*	View the hardware and software requirements for using Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010.
System requirements for Microsoft Dynamics GP web applications*	View the requirements for the web applications that you will be implementing, such as Business Portal and Web Services for Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Planning for Security  (SecurityPlanning.pdf)	View this document to learn how to make the Microsoft Dynamics GP data as secure as possible. This document includes security recommendations for Microsoft Dynamics GP, and also for servers, networks, and other components of the implementation.

*This is secure content that is available on the CustomerSource website.

2. Install, configure, and verify

Resource	Description
Installation Instructions  (Installation.pdf)	Download this file and view the installation checklist and instructions before you begin the installation. You can also view information about how to set up a company, and the account framework that you will be using.
Set up a test company with a copy of live production company data*	Learn how to set up a test company that has a copy of live production company data by using Microsoft SQL Server.
System Setup Guide  (SystemSetup.pdf) System Administrator’s Guide  (SystemAdminGuide.pdf) System User’s Guide  (SystemUsersGuide.pdf)	View information about how to configure, customize, maintain, and protect the system and its data, such as password setup.
Create a Dexsql.log file*	Learn how to create a log file to troubleshoot reproducible errors in Microsoft Dynamics GP.

*This is secure content that is available on the CustomerSource website.

3. Customize integrations

Resource	Description
Installation guides [GP 2010]	Download and view the installation information for integrating components before you install and configure integrations.
Installing and deploying Business Portal for Microsoft Dynamics GP [GP 2010]	Find links to the latest Business Portal installation information and resources.
Microsoft Dynamics GP Developer Center	Find information on MSDN about development tools for integrating with and customizing Microsoft Dynamics GP.

4. Learn

Resource	Description
Training options	Learn about the training that is available for your organization. This includes classroom training, online learning, training materials, and training from your partner.

5. Troubleshoot and maintain

Resource	Description
Hot topics*	Search for critical Support information that is related to your installation.
Service packs and product releases*	Search for the latest service packs and product releases for Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Recommended maintenance with SQL Server*	Review the procedures for maintaining Microsoft Dynamics GP databases.

*This is secure content that is available on the CustomerSource website.