Mastering Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 by Rabindra Sah

Key FeaturesTake your skills to the next level with Dynamics NAV by implementing all the latest and advanced featuresGet a comprehensive coverage of how the NAV system can be implemented and maintained to get the most out of itGet powerful insights into how to integrate Dynamics NAV with third-party tolls and extend its functionalityBook DescriptionThe book begins by giving you a brief introduction to setting up your NAV environment and shows you how to install and configure it according to your requirements. You will then dive deep into the latest design patterns, network architecture, and topologies. We will show you how you can integrate NAV with the Microsoft platform, and secure your deployment by managing roles and permissions.Moving on, we will explain how to monitor and manage server instances using the Administration tool. Well discuss how you can take advantage of the expanded extensibility and connectivity capabilities for a tighter integration with the cloud as well as handheld devices. Then, well show you how you can make use of the PowerBI capabilities that have been built into Dynamics NAV.By the end of the book, you will be confident in developing and administering a Dynamics NAV implementation that will leverage all of the new features.What you will learnInstalling the NAV system in different environmentsImplementing the system with the correct setupMaintaining the system to get the best possible performanceTuning up the Dynamics NAV to get better outcomesThe Version Control strategy for Dynamics NAV developersIntegrating other software and features to remove limitationsUnderstanding your own system betterBeing able to solve customers problems with “out-of-the-box” featuresReducing customization and additional development timeAbout the AuthorRabindra Sah is a Microsoft Dynamics NAV technology specialist. He started his career as a Dynamics NAV consultant in the year 2011 with a Microsoft gold partner company in Nepal, where he fortified his functional skillset and evolved as a versatile Dynamics NAV professional. His hunger to solve problems and positive communication skills helped him flourish as an all-round consultant. His deep understanding of the Dynamics NAV system allowed him to successfully implement the companys first international project, which was funded by International Red Cross and Red Crescent Society. He has been a part of more than 12 full-phase Dynamics NAV projects and has earned several appraisal certificates from the clients and donor organizations for his extraordinary dedication and co-ordination.Rabindra is a technology enthusiast and quick learner of new technologies, which has allowed him get along with the latest Microsoft releases and related technologies. In addition to Dynamics NAV expertise, Rabindra also has a deep understanding of .NET technologies. Besides .NET, he also possesses a deep-level understanding of programming languages such as C and Java, which broadens his domain of competence. He believes that learning and sharing should go hand in hand, so, he is also an active member of online Microsoft communities, where he loves spending his time resolving the issues posted by other developers and end users. He is also an active blogger and loves to post problems and solutions that he comes across in his daily professional life.To further improve his skills and better understand the evolving Dynamics NAV system, he recently took several on-campus courses, such as algorithms, design patterns, software engineering, and enterprise architecture, during his Masters in Computer Science at Maharishi University of Management in United States.He is also an active volunteer item writer for Association of Dynamics Professionals for Microsoft Dynamics NAV Certification, where he participates in online meetings and contributes to the design of the certification examinations. He also creates materials for the examinations. Recently, he also got involved in the Microsoft Dynamics NAV courseware project lead by some of the best brains in the field.He is currently working as a Senior Associate for Microsoft Dynamics NAV in RAND Group, a Microsoft gold partner company, in Texas, USA.You can find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabindrasah.Table of ContentsMicrosoft Dynamics NAV InstallationUpgraded Features and Configuration in Dynamics NAV 2016The C/AL and VB ProgrammingTesting and DebuggingDesign and Development ConsiderationsVersion Control and Code ManagementTuning Up the NAV SystemSecurity in Dynamics NAV 2016Upgrade and MigrationInterfacing NAV with Other ApplicationsExtending Dynamics NAV 2016The Future of NAV