With the flexible deployment options available for Dynamics GP 2013, we will discuss how to evaluate the deployment model that makes most sense for your business and budget.
• What is Cloud Computing
• Why Move to the Cloud
• Types of Cloud
• Dynamics GP 2013 in the Cloud
• Pros & Cons of GP 2013 Cloud Options
3. Simply Put
Obtaining processing,
storage, and
applications– from
someplace outside your
own four walls, and
paying only for what
you use.
Definition
Cloud computing is a
style of computing
in which dynamically
scalable and often
virtualized resources
are provided as a
service over the
Internet.
What is Cloud Computing?
5. Types of Clouds: Public Cloud
Services are delivered
to the client via the
Internet from a third
party service provider.
Service providers own
and operate the
infrastructure.
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6. Types of Clouds: Private Cloud
Operated solely for a
single organization,
whether managed
internally or by a
third-party and hosted
internally or
externally.
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VCloudVertical Solutions
7. Types of Clouds: Cloud Apps
A software package
that can be accessed
through a web
browser, residing on a
central server rather
than installed on a
desktop
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8. Dynamics GP Cloud Options
1. Public Cloud - Microsoft Windows
Azure
2. Private Cloud – Hosted GP
3. Dynamics GP 2013 Web Client
9. GP 2013: Public Cloud
A cloud-enabled Microsoft Dynamics GP
system running on Microsoft Azure
A platform that allows deployment on
Microsoft-managed datacenters
What is it?
10. GP 2013: Public Cloud
• Azure is built, run and
managed by Microsoft
• GP through the web or
desktop
• No direct hardware costs
• Dedicated or virtual servers
• You own deployment and
security
11. GP 2013: Public Cloud
Microsoft Dynamics GP databases Yes
eConnect Limited
Workflow Yes
Business Portal Yes
SQL Server Reporting Services Reports Yes
Excel Reports Limited
Integration Manager Limited
Analysis Cubes Limited
Management Reporter Limited
ISV Solutions Limited
Available Features
12. GP 2013: Public Cloud
Benefits Drawbacks
Desktop, Web and
mobile client access
No direct hardware
purchase
Shorter installation time
Does not include
backup, monitoring,
virus protection, or
support
Limited functionality
New technology
13. GP 2013: Web Client
Microsoft Dynamics GP running within a web
browser
Interface & functionality closely matches that
of the desktop version you are accustomed to
What is it?
14. GP 2013: Web Client
• Closing the web browser does not end the
process or lock the user
• No change at the workstation required for
upgrade or service packs
• Able to have multiple windows open at the
same time
• Requires Full User
15. Available Features
• Phase 1 – Financials, Distribution
• Phase 2 – Human Resources, Payroll
• Phase 3 – Project Series
• Phase 4 – Field Service
• Phase 5 – Field Service, Manufacturing
GP 2013: Web Client
16. Not Available
• Excel Report Builder
• Drill Down Builder
• Modifier
• Field Level Security
• Integration Manager
• Excel Based Budgeting
• Professional Service Tools Library
GP 2013: Web Client
17. GP 2013: Web Client
User Interface Changes
• No Menus
• Window Ribbons
• Window Groups (tabs)
• Status Bar Indicators
18. GP 2013: Web Client
Benefits Drawbacks
Access from any device
Extension of existing GP
system
Session remains available to
reconnect
Potential to lower upgrade /
payroll year-end services
Does not include backup,
monitoring, virus
protection, or support
Hardware upgrade may be
required
New technology
Internet Explorer required
Limited functionality
19. GP 2013: vCloud Hosted GP
Hosted Dynamics GP from Vertical Solutions
A customized cloud computing system that
allows moving to the cloud to be a flexible
component of your IT plan
What is it?
20. GP 2013: vCloud Hosted GP
• Your installation of GP,
moved to the cloud
• Included license GP +
Windows + Office
• Part of a plan to “close the
server room”
• Vertical Solutions product,
not through a 3rd party
VCloudVertical Solutions
21. GP 2013: vCloud Hosted GP
Included Functionality
• Everything
• GP 2013 Extended Pack included (project,
service call, and manufacturing)
22. GP 2013: vCloud Hosted GP
Benefits Drawbacks
Included backup & disaster
recovery + all licenses costs
No software maintenance
Included support
Included upgrades / year-end
payroll service packs
Predictable monthly fees
Secure
No hardware purchase
Named users
Unlimited Management
Reporter viewers not
included
Value vs. total $ invested
23. Takeaways
Evaluate the deployment model that
makes most sense for your business
and budget
Reserve your spot on upgrade calendar
– fall starts busy season
24. GP 2013 UPGRADE OFFER
Schedule before September 30, 2013
Get either Word Forms or SQL Server Reporting
Services Option Free
We are here to discuss how cloud computing is impacting the business world and how you can leverage its impact. In other words—we’ll talk about the big trend of cloud computing and how it’s going to impact your organization, and how you can leverage what you have now to start to get some of the benefits from the cloud.
Definition•Cloud computing is …. .•Cloud computing describes a new supplement, consumption and delivery model for IT services based on Internet, and it typically involves the provision of dynamically scalable and often virtualized resources as a service over the Internet
Save MoneyEliminate purchasing and maintaining a serverReduce software license fees and maintenanceSave TimeVery little software is installed or maintained at your siteSoftware is easily accessible from any workstation with internet access
Public cloud is a term used to describe the common cloud computing model whereby a service provider makes resources like software or data storage available over the internet. While the public cloud is big business and attracts the world’s largest providers, like Amazon Web Services and IBM, access to the public cloud itself is often inexpensive or free to establish and users are often, but not always, smaller scale enterprises or individuals. The public cloud is sometimes regarded as less secure than private clouds
Offering resources (infrastructure and applications) as servicesFlexibility and scale that meet client demandsResource sharing among a large number of usersMeasurement and payment according to use of the serviceUse of Internet protocols and technologies to access cloud resources
Windows Azure is Microsoft’s platform for delivering the Microsoft stack in the cloud. It’s an open and flexible cloud platform that enables you to quickly build, deploy and manage applications, such as Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013, across a global network of Microsoft-managed datacenters.
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1Functions, feels and looks like the desktop client. No additional training is required, you get the same great experience either at home, on the road or at the office.SSL – you’ve probably seen this on any type of eCommerce site. All communications from client to server are encrypted to prevent interception by others. One of the barriers to adoption of a web application is security, by using SSL we help remove some of those concerns on security for you.
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you can keep your existing customizations and ISV enhancements if you choose to move your solution to the cloud