This two-day instructor-led course provides applicants with the knowledge and skills to perform a full upgrade from Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 SP1, with customizations, to Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013. A solution upgrade enables users to take advantage of improved functionality, new features, and improved capabilities of the new version of the solution.
Module 1: Introduction to the Upgrade Process
This module provides an overview of the upgrade process in the Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 environment. It shows the basic principles and key phases of the Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step methodology, in addition to describing the main tools that are used to perform an upgrade.
Lessons
Terminology
Upgrade Overview
Upgrade Workflow
Upgrade Tools
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Review the process of upgrading Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 SP1 to Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013.
Explain the basics of the Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step methodology.
Define the upgrade process workflow and stages.
Describe the tools that are used to perform the upgrade.
Module 2: Project Analysis and Planning
This module covers the main activities of the upgrade analysis and planning process. In addition, this module explains how to set up environments for the upgrade.
Lessons
Project Analysis and Planning Overview
Collecting Business Requirements
Upgrade Estimates
Define Upgrade Test Strategy
Plan Upgrade Workflow Based on Analysis
Preparation of Environments for the Upgrade
Lab : Estimate a Code Upgrade
Lab : Estimate Report Transformation
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Define the requirements and scope for the upgrade.
Explain how to estimate the upgrade project and define the test upgrade strategy.
Review planning of the upgrade sequence and workflow.
Explain preparing environments for the upgrade.
Module 3: Code Upgrade
This module describes the code upgrade phase of the upgrade project. It discusses the key development and testing activities that are included in the code upgrade.
Lessons
Code Upgrade Workflow
Object Text Transformation
Object Transformation
Upgrade of Dimensions
Test of the Code Upgrade
SQL Server Administration
Microsoft Dynamics NAV Administration Console
Lab : Upgrade a Report
Export the Report
Import and Upgrade the Report
Modify the Layout of the Upgraded Report
Save the RDLC Report Layout
Lab : Customize the Upgrade
Open WinDiff and Import the Objects
Locate Code Conflicts
Correctly Identify the Conflicting Code
Compare the OldBase and NewBase Objects
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Review the code upgrade workflow and upgrade strategy.
Examine upgrading customizations.
Explain how to resolve conflicts that arise during the code upgrade procedure.
Define the post-upgrade activities.
Explain code upgrade testing.
Describe the most important administration tools that are relevant for the upgrade process.
Module 4: Data Upgrade
This module discusses the data upgrade phase of the upgrade project. It shows the general process that developers follow to upgrade a database from Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 to Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 by using the Upgrade Toolkit. It also discusses ways to resolve typical issues that may arise during data upgrade.
Lessons
Data Upgrade Workflow
Troubleshooting
Lab : Data Upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013
Prepare the Database for Data Upgrade
Run Data Upgrade Step 1
Prepare for Data Upgrade Step 2
Run Data Upgrade Step 2
Complete Data Upgrade
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Review the data upgrade workflow.
Explain how to perform trial data upgrade by using the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Upgrade Toolkit.
Explain testing of data upgrade results.
Examine the typical issues that may arise during data upgrade and ways to troubleshoot them.
Module 5: Going Live
This module focuses on the deployment phase of the upgrade project that implements the upgraded solution in the actual production environment and produces a successful go live. It covers the activities that are included in this phase, such as pre-production upgrade, acceptance testing, and the actual live data upgrade.
Lessons
Pre-Production Upgrade
Acceptance Testing
Live Data Upgrade
Going Live and Project Closure
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Prepare the pre-production environment for upgrade.
Configure the software.
Conduct user training.
Move the upgraded solution to the pre-production.
Set up users.
Perform acceptance testing.
Conduct production upgrade and go live.
This course is intended for both novice and experienced programmers who have a minimum of three months programming experience.
Before attending this course, students must have: A basic knowledge of ERP. In addition, it is recommended, but not required, that students have completed: Completed course 80439A, Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013. Completed course 80436A, C/SIDE Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013. Completed course 80437A, C/SIDE Solution Development in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013.
Name | Code | Fee |
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Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) - [] | USD 127 |
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