About the Dynamics GP Web Client
March 04 |
By Ryan McBee
For many folks, the most exciting part of Microsoft Dynamics 2013 is the inclusion of a web client. The web client will enable more business users to access GP and it will make it easier for businesses that have multiple offices to facilitate their user base. This feature alone may be the reason that you choose to upgrade to Dynamics GP 2013, as it will allow for much great flexibility, efficiency, and productivity of your accounting staff.
The creation of a comprehensive web client for Dynamics GP is a massive undertaking, and Microsoft is tackling the implementation of the web client into multiple phases, with 3 to 6 months between releases. The schedule that Microsoft is following for these phases looks like this:
Dynamics GP Web Client Implementation Phases
| Phase 1 | Released | Financials, Distribution, and “System” functions |
| Phase 2 | Mar or Apr 2013 | Payroll (US), HR |
| Phase 3 | Q2 or Q3 2013 | Project Accounting |
| Phase 4 | Q4 2013 or Q1 2014 | Field Service |
| Phase 5 | 2014 | Manufacturing |
Dynamics GP Web Client Details for Phase 1
Here is detailed breakdown of what is included in the Phase 1 release for the web client:
| Email SmartLists SmartList Builder Navigation List Builder Excel Reports (See Notes) SRS Reports Word Forms Report Writer Reports Business Analyzer Account Level Security eConnect Web Services VAT Daybook Shipping Documents Tax Rates Connector Document Attach OLE Notes Navigation Lists Business Alerts Modifier |
Bank Reconciliation Fixed Assets Intercompany Multi-Currency Cash Flow Management Customer/Vendor Consolidations Lock Box National Accounts EFT Refund Checks Safe Pay Analytical Accounting Multi-Dimensional Analysis Scheduled Payments Direct Debit Refunds Multilingual Checks Control Account Management Encumbrance Interfund Management Forecaster Revenue/Expense Deferrals Electronic Reconcile Management Reporter Web Viewer |
Advanced Distribution Advanced Picking Available To Promise PO Approvals PO Commitments In-Transit Transfer PO Generator PO Returns Extended Pricing Landed Cost |
Implementing the GP Web Client
While the web client is a great new feature that you’ll want to take advantage of, the implementation is not trivial, and will likely involve the provisioning of new infrastructure. Here are a series of videos that provide some insight into the process of installation and configuration of the Dynamics GP Web Client:
Web Client Overview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdRHHxXC-Rw
Web Client Network Deployment Planning
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50HarCsiWHw
Web Client Network Deployment Scenarios:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o40ML5Te08
Web Client Components:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhSyBmJZDhQ
Web Client Installation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJAxM-a6fA8
