Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 reporting cookbook over 90 recipes to help you resolve your new SSRS reporting woes in Dynamics AX 2012 R3

Packt Publishing, 2015. — 352 p. — ISBN-10: 1784395382, ISBN-13: 978-1-78439-538-4. Dynamics AX 2012 is a modern ERP solution from Microsoft that is targeted at mid- and high-level organizations. Reports play a very central role in an ERP system, being accessible to customers, vendors, top management, and the shop floor. Every ERP implementation includes reporting changes as companies try to refit the reports to their processes. Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 Reporting Cookbook focuses mainly on the reporting aspects of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. As a Dynamics AX developer, reporting skills are a must-have and this book intends to make report development easier and simpler. You will gain an understanding of all the various types of report formats such as charts, matrices, tabular in precision, and auto design. This book also offers strategies for new reports as well as for migrating your reports from the old reporting framework and development. What You Will Learn: Create and deploy reports in AX 2012 R3; Understand the SSRS report programming flow; Modify the reporting framework; Create RDP-based reports; Design tabular matrices and chart-based reports; Debug reports, the reporting framework, and business logic; Migrate reports from the legacy reporting framework; Get to grips with unit testing and troubleshooting SSRS reports. Easy and effortless deployment of SSRS reports. One stop solution for developers to customize existing SSRS reports in Dynamics AX R3. Step-by-step tutorial with solutions to writing unit classes for reports. Who This Book Is For: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 Reporting Cookbook is recommended for Dynamics AX developers and .NET-based SSRS developers looking to familiarize themselves with the new AX reporting framework.

In Detail

Microsoft Dynamic is a powerful ERP solution for global enterprises to support industry-specific and various operational business processes. This single solution enhances various aspects of manufacturing, retail, service, and public sector industries. Due to its intriguing capabilities such as finance and supply chain management, business intelligence and reporting, and project management, it is one of the most widely used solutions, having been adopted by many organizations across the globe. If you are one of those who help organizations in administering this unique solution, this book should be in the tool belt of any AX developer to ensure compliance and simplify the ongoing management of the system.

Providing administrators who are involved in system administration and management with clear guidance on many administration tasks, this book is packed with systematic instructions of hands-on examples and in-depth explanations Even for experienced users, this book will serve as a great source of reference by providing new ways of working with Microsoft Dynamic through the book's easy-to-follow approach.

This hands-on guide looks at key administration tasks, explaining not only how each task is performed, but also why. You will be provided with practical guidance that will allow you to safely take advantage of the advanced technology in Dynamics AX 2012 in order to simplify and automate the ongoing management while maintaining compliance.

This practical book simplifies user management operations by automating the tasks of hiring new peoplejoining up HR and security roles through organizational hierarchies. In-depth explanations teach you about AX licensing and how to make the most of your license.

Management of models and the model store (including installing hotfixes and addons), as well as details of how they work are provided, along with practical guidance on the procedures required to reduce risk and downtime.

This book guides you through the key tasks in reporting and BI through in-depth knowledge of the Batch Framework and Alerting. Finally, important tasks in performance, system monitoring, and troubleshooting are provided with in-depth guidance and further reading.

With this comprehensive guide, you will be armed with all the tools and instructions you need to both manage the system and make better decisions as your companys requirements evolve.

Approach

An easy-to-follow guide full of hands-on examples of real-world administration tasks. Each topic is explained and placed in context, and for the more inquisitive, there are more details of the concepts used.

Who this book is for

If you are an administrator who provides IT support to Dynamics AX 2012 and IT managers then this book is ideal for you. Whether you are new to AX or an experienced professional wishing to add to your knowledge, then this book is for you.

The book assumes a basic knowledge of using Dynamics AX and the Active Directory. Many of the examples in the book require that you have access to Dynamics AX as a System Administrator, local administrator of your local machine, and access to read your Active Directory

In Detail

Microsoft Dynamics AX is a comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution for mid-size and large organizations. Dynamics AX implementations are used worldwide by thousands of customers. With the new version - Dynamics AX 2012 - the system is due to expand even more rapidly.

Every new implementation requires some level of customization, and all organizations want this to be done to the highest standards using proven approaches.

Written by one of the leading experts in Microsoft Dynamics AX, 'Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Development Cookbook' is packed with over 80 task-based and immediately reusable recipes that will help you manage your company's or customer's ERP information and operations efficiently, and solve your business process problems in an effective and quick way. This book focuses on commonly used custom modifications in major Dynamics AX modules. The recipes in this book cover various areas of Dynamics AX to help developers not only learn about programming, but also about the functional side of Dynamics AX. The practical recipes will also allow you to look at the development from the perspective of business processes. You will learn to enhance your user interface using various Dynamics AX UI elements and managing your data and functions will become easier.

Approach

'Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Development Cookbook' is full of immediately useable recipes showing you how to manage your company's ERP information and operations efficiently, and solve your business process problems in an effective and quick way. This book contains a list of useful Dynamics AX modifications - recipes - along with all required code and in-depth explanations. Most of the recipes are presented using real-world examples in a variety of Dynamics AX modules. In addition to its cookbook style, which ensures the solutions are presented in a clear step-by-step manner, its explanations go into great detail, which makes it good learning material for everyone who has experience in Dynamics AX and wants to improve. The book is designed in such a way that most of the recipes are presented as separate, standalone entities and reading of other, prior recipes is not required. Some recipes however, are extensions of the prior ones.

Who this book is for

If you are a Dynamics AX developer who is primarily focused on delivering time-proven application modifications, then this book is for you. Although new X++ developers will find this book useful, this book is focused more towards developers who already know the basics of Dynamics AX programming and want to step up to the next level and at the same time learn the functional aspects of Dynamics AX. Some Dynamics AX coding experience is expected.

Annotation Microsoft Dynamic is a powerful ERP solution for global enterprises to support industry-specific and various operational business processes. This single solution enhances various aspects of manufacturing, retail, service, and public sector industries. Due to its intriguing capabilities such as finance and supply chain management, business intelligence and reporting, and project management, it is one of the most widely used solutions, having been adopted by many organizations across the globe. If you are one of those who help organizations in administering this unique solution, this book should be in the tool belt of any AX developer to ensure compliance and simplify the ongoing management of the system. Providing administrators who are involved in system administration and management with clear guidance on many administration tasks, this book is packed with systematic instructions of hands-on examples and in-depth explanations Even for experienced users, this book will serve as a great source of reference by providing new ways of working with Microsoft Dynamic through the book's easy-to-follow approach. This hands-on guide looks at key administration tasks, explaining not only how each task is performed, but also why. You will be provided with practical guidance that will allow you to safely take advantage of the advanced technology in Dynamics AX 2012 in order to simplify and automate the ongoing management while maintaining compliance. This practical book simplifies user management operations by automating the tasks of hiring new people-joining up HR and security roles through organizational hierarchies. In-depth explanations teach you about AX licensing and how to make the most of your license. Management of models and the model store (including installing hotfixes and addons), as well as details of how they work are provided, along with practical guidance on the procedures required to reduce risk and downtime. This book guides you through the key tasks in reporting and BI through in-depth knowledge of the Batch Framework and Alerting. Finally, important tasks in performance, system monitoring, and troubleshooting are provided with in-depth guidance and further reading. With this comprehensive guide, you will be armed with all the tools and instructions you need to both manage the system and make better decisions as your company's requirements evolve

In Detail

Microsoft Dynamics AX is a comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution for midsize and larger organizations that empowers people to work effectively, manage change, and compete globally. Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step is an implementation methodology, a toolset, and an application to help Dynamics partners (AX, CRM, NAV, GP, and SL) successfully implement their Dynamics solutions such as Dynamics AX.

"Implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 with Sure Step 2012" will guide you through the Sure Step phases; from installing and setting up Sure Step, to working through the diagnostic and requirement phases, to harnessing the power of standard AX to make the most out of modifications, this book is a must for project managers and team members alike.

With detailed discussions of the diagnostic, analysis, design, development, deployment, and operation phases of the Sure Step Methodology, Implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 with Sure Step 2012 enables you to turn methodology into practicality with its real-life examples and helpful hints on applied aspects of AX implementations. It includes details of technical concepts that are important to understand and help you to effectively manage the project, as well as hints and tips based on real world experience that you won't find in the standard Sure Step Methodology.

Implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 with Sure Step 2012 will enhance your understanding of Sure Step Methodology as well as increase your knowledge of AX 2012 that will better equip you to manage and deliver your project.

Approach

"Implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 with Sure Step 2012" is a guide that will help you better understand the principles of Sure Step Methodology and enable you to utilize these in a practical and pragmatic way when implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.

Who this book is for

If you are a Dynamics AX consultant, developer, or in a customer resources or sales role that requires guidance and knowledge of the AX business solution space, or the delivery of an AX business solution that meets or exceeds the expectations of your organization, then this book is ideal for you. Basic experience of Dynamics AX and Sure Step is required.

Get to grips with AX 2012 and learn a whole host of trips and tricks to ensure project success Get the confidence to implement AX 2012 projects effectively using the Sure Step 2012 Methodology Packed with practical real-world examples as well as helpful diagrams and images that make learning easier for you Dive deep into AX 2012 to learn key technical concepts to implement and manage a project In Detail Microsoft Dynamics AX is a comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution for midsize and larger organizations that empowers people to work effectively, manage change, and compete globally. Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step is an implementation methodology, a toolset, and an application to help Dynamics partners (AX, CRM, NAV, GP, and SL) successfully implement their Dynamics solutions such as Dynamics AX. "Implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 with Sure Step 2012" will guide you through the Sure Step phases; from installing and setting up Sure Step, to working through the diagnostic and requirement phases, to harnessing the power of standard AX to make the most out of modifications, this book is a must for project managers and team members alike. With detailed discussions of the diagnostic, analysis, design, development, deployment, and operation phases of the Sure Step Methodology, Implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 with Sure Step 2012 enables you to turn methodology into practicality with its real-life examples and helpful hints on applied aspects of AX implementations. It includes details of technical concepts that are important to understand and help you to effectively manage the project, as well as hints and tips based on real world experience that you won't find in the standard Sure Step Methodology. Implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 with Sure Step 2012 will enhance your understanding of Sure Step Methodology as well as increase your knowledge of AX 2012 that will better equip you to manage and deliver your project

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Integrating Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 with other applications will always be necessary within any organisation, and services is the best way of achieving this. With Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 being more flexible than ever when it comes to creation and use, understanding these services will help you to know when and where to use them for the best result.

Starting from ground up, we will build your knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 Services through step by step tutorials, to give you the ability to create and use the most suited service to the task at hand.

Starting with service architecture and deployment, we'll quickly take you through to AIF Document services and on to creating custom services for all of your AX needs. This second edition also features information on high availability, load balancing and creating clusters so that you can get the most of your AX services. We then conclude with tracing and debugging, to troubleshoot and monitor running services.

Approach

Step by step tutorials that guide you through everything you need to know to begin working with Microsoft Dynamics AX services.

Who this book is for

If you're a Dynamics AX developer, either new to or experienced with services, you'll benefit from this book. A basic understanding of MorphX and X++ is assumed, but the steps are easy to follow even for beginners.

In Detail Integrating Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 with other applications will always be necessary within any organisation, and services is the best way of achieving this. With Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 being more flexible than ever when it comes to creation and use, understanding these services will help you to know when and where to use them for the best result. Starting from ground up, we will build your knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 Services through step by step tutorials, to give you the ability to create and use the most suited service to the task at hand. Starting with service architecture and deployment, we'll quickly take you through to AIF Document services and on to creating custom services for all of your AX needs. This second edition also features information on high availability, load balancing and creating clusters so that you can get the most of your AX services. We then conclude with tracing and debugging, to troubleshoot and monitor running services. Approach Step by step tutorials that guide you through everything you need to know to begin working with Microsoft Dynamics AX services. Who this book is for If you're a Dynamics AX developer, either new to or experienced with services, you'll benefit from this book. A basic understanding of MorphX and X++ is assumed, but the steps are easy to follow even for beginners An easy-to-follow guide full of hands-on examples of real-world administration tasks. Each topic is explained and placed in context, and for the more inquisitive, there are more details of the concepts used.If you are an administrator who provides IT support to Dynamics AX 2012 and IT managers then this book is ideal for you. Whether you are new to AX or an experienced professional wishing to add to your knowledge, then this book is for you. The book assumes a basic knowledge of using Dynamics AX and the Active Directory. Many of the examples in the book require that you have access to Dynamics AX as a System Administrator, local administrator of your local machine, and access to read your Active Directory An easy-to-follow guide full of hands-on examples of real-world administration tasks. Each topic is explained and placed in context, and for the more inquisitive, there are more details of the concepts used. If you are an administrator who provides IT support to Dynamics AX 2012 and IT managers then this book is ideal for you. Whether you are new to AX or an experienced professional wishing to add to your knowledge, then this book is for you. The book assumes a basic knowledge of using Dynamics AX and the Active Directory. Many of the examples in the book require that you have access to Dynamics This book is a tutorial guide that covers each topic in depth with examples. The step-by-step approach will help you better understand each task as you will have to perform them frequently when utilizing the services. If you are a Dynamics AX developer, new or experienced who wants to implement services with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, then this book is for you. A basic understanding of MorphX and X++ is assumed, but the step-by-step instructions are easy to follow even for beginners. Some examples use C# and.NET, so experience with Visual Studio is a plus but not a must. Solve real-world Microsoft Dynamics AX development problems with over 80 simple but incredibly effective recipes with this book and eBook Over 90 recipes to help you resolve your new SQL server reporting services reporting woes in Dynamics AX 2012 R3