Mark Polino's Blog, page 310
October 20, 2011
Weekly Review: Schedule Backups from Within Dynamics GP
Dynamics GP 9 and up allows you to schedule backups from within the application. You'll need to be logged in to GP as an administrator and you'll need to be on the server. Go to File-Backup. Enter the system password if you've set one. The backup window opens, pick Schedule. Name the backup schedule Pick the database to backup or backup the system databases Enter the backup path (this must be a path on the local server) Select the days to backup and the time. The time is entered is in a 24 hour format Pick how often to delete old backups Click Save. --SQL Agent MUST be running when you click save--
This process creates a job in the SQL agent with the information entered. You can modify the job through the GP interface or via SQL to set more advanced options (like notifications). No, I don't expect DBA's to be using this, they'll create their own SQL Jobs, but if you don't have a dedicated DBA, this is a good start. You'll still need to move the backups off the server for real protection but that's easier with today's portable hard drives. There's no excuse for not backing up your Dynamics GP installation now.
Originally Posted by Mark at 11/12/2009 09:00:00 AM 
October 19, 2011
Enabling Email Cheque Remittances For All Suppliers | azurecurve
Ian Grieve digs into Enabling Email Cheque Remittances For All Suppliers. For Bob in Tampa, Ian knows how to spell "Check" he's from England and they prefer "Q" to "C". It keeps out the riff raff.
The Dynamics GP Blogster: Decisions Fall 2011 Virtual Conference registrations now open
Mariano reminds us that the Decisions Fall 2011 Virtual Conference registrations now open.
I'll have more on this later. For now, check out Mariano's post.
Support Debugging Tool session at GPUG Summit 2011 - Developing for Dynamics GP
David Musgrave is presenting a remote Support Debugging Tool session at GPUG Summit 2011. Mariano and I will be tackling questions. After a long week in Vegas that could be interesting in new ways.
You don't have security privileges to open this window (SOP)
Francisco Hillyer hunts down an error where You don't have security privileges to open this window (SOP).
The Unintended Consequences of ERP Software Fixed-Cost Contracts | 360° ERP Blog
The Unintended Consequences of ERP Software Fixed-Cost Contracts. I really don't need to add anything more to a title like that.
October 18, 2011
EFT computer batches going to Batch Recovery in Payables Management - Dynamics GP Support and Services Blog
From the Dynamics GP Support and Services Blog comes help with EFT computer batches going to Batch Recovery in Payables Management
The Value of Rewarding and Supporting Your Subject Matter Experts | MSDynamicsWorld.com
My new article is up at MSDynamicsWorld.com. I spend some time looking at The Value of Rewarding and Supporting Your Subject Matter Experts.
Post-Mortem Analysis of ERP Lawsuits and Failure Points | 360° ERP Blog
Eric Kimberling delivers a Post-Mortem Analysis of ERP Lawsuits and Failure Points.
While not specific to GP or even other Dynamics products, the lessons are universal.
