Installing and deploying Microsoft Dynamics GP

Use this page to access links to the latest Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 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 desktop client* System requirements for Microsoft Dynamics GP web client*	View the hardware and software requirements for using Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013.
Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 Readme*	View the Readme file that was included for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013.
Planning for Security	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
Desktop client installation instructions Web client installation instructions	View the installation checklist and instructions before you begin the installation..
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 System Administrator's Guide System User's Guide	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
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.
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.