Introduction:

The Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect course is designed to equip participants with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to architect complex, scalable, and secure solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations apps. The course focuses on the role of the architect, cloud solutions, licensing, lifecycle management, security, and other essential areas. Participants will gain a deep understanding of how to design and blueprint solutions that meet business and technical requirements while ensuring high performance and compliance with industry standards.
The course is ideal for experienced IT professionals, solution architects, and technical consultants who are responsible for designing, managing, and delivering Dynamics 365 solutions within their organizations.

Objectives:

  • Becoming a Solution Architect for Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations: Solution Architect Essentials
  • Designing Solutions with Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations
  • Mastering Solution Architecture in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365: Architecting Finance and Operations Apps Solutions
  • Strategic Solutions Architecture for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations
  • Advanced Solution Architect Skills for Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Architect Training
  • Building Scalable Solutions with Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations: Architecting Enterprise Solutions.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction

  • Overview of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations
  • Key architectural concepts
  • Importance of the solution architect in Dynamics 365 projects

Module 2: The Architect Role

  • Responsibilities of a Dynamics 365 solution architect
  • Collaborating with functional and technical teams
  • Best practices for solution design and implementation

Module 3: Environment, Instances, Deployment Models

  • Configuring environments and instances
  • Overview of deployment models: on-premises vs cloud
  • Managing multiple instances and environment topologies

Module 4: Cloud Solution, CDM, CDS

  • Overview of Common Data Model (CDM) and Common Data Service (CDS)
  • Leveraging the cloud for scalability and performance
  • Best practices for cloud-based solutions.

Module 5: Licensing, AppSource, Support

  • Dynamics 365 licensing models and pricing structures
  • Navigating Microsoft AppSource for additional solutions
  • Understanding the Dynamics 365 support ecosystem

Module 6: Lifecycle Services

  • Overview of Lifecycle Services (LCS)
  • Managing projects, environments, and solutions in LCS
  • Utilizing LCS for solution deployment and maintenance

Module 7: Blueprinting Dynamics 365 Solutions

  • Blueprinting methodologies for solution design
  • Aligning business needs with technical architecture
  • Documenting and presenting architectural blueprints

Module 8: Data Management

  • Data migration strategies and tools
  • Managing data integrity and quality
  • Importing, exporting, and cleansing data

Module 9: Integration & Business Events

  • Configuring and managing integrations with external systems
  • Utilizing business events for real-time data updates
  • Best practices for secure and efficient integration.

Module 10: Localization, Compliance, Reporting

  • Configuring localized features for international deployments
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Customizing reporting and analytics for local markets

Module 11: Extensibility

  • Overview of extension points and customizations
  • Managing custom code and configurations
  • Extending Dynamics 365 functionality without breaking updates

Module 12: Security & Performance

  • Configuring security roles and permissions
  • Best practices for maintaining solution security
  • Optimizing system performance and scalability

Module 13: Application Lifecycle Management

  • Managing the application lifecycle in Dynamics 365
  • Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
  • Version control, testing, and deployment strategies

Module 14: Automated Testing & RSAT

  • Introduction to Regression Suite Automation Tool (RSAT)
  • Setting up automated tests for Dynamics 365 solutions
  • Managing testing scenarios and validating outcomes.

Module 15: Additional Areas for Architects

  • Exploring emerging technologies in Dynamics 365 (AI, IoT, etc.)
  • Managing multi-cloud or hybrid cloud deployments
  • Troubleshooting common architectural issues.