Power BI and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are two of Microsoft’s most widely deployed business tools — but connecting them correctly is where most integrations go sideways. Wrong connector, unsupported authentication, a missing gateway, or a wrong assumption about SQL access, and the whole thing silently breaks two weeks after launch. This guide walks…
Business Central On-Premises Infrastructure: 10 Best Practices for v28 (2026 Release Wave 1) If you’re deploying Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central on-premises, the decisions you make about infrastructure on day one shape everything that follows. Network topology, service account configuration, authentication, encryption, backup strategy — get these right from the start and the next five…
Before you sign a Business Central contract, one decision shapes everything that follows: where will it run? Microsoft offers Business Central in two officially supported deployment models — online (SaaS) and on-premises — and on-premises itself can be hosted on your own hardware, on your own Azure VMs, or by a partner. Each path changes…
You built your first Business Central extension. You know how to set up the AL project, download symbols, write a codeunit, and press F5 to publish. That is the foundation. But building an extension and building it correctly are two different things. In a production environment, with real client data, on a platform that Microsoft…
Build and Publish a Business Central Extension Using AL: Complete Developer Guide Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is more than just an ERP—it’s a highly extensible platform designed for modern businesses. With the AL programming language and Visual Studio Code, developers can create powerful extensions that tailor Business Central to unique business needs. In this…
Integrating Shopify with Business Central: Streamlining eCommerce Operations End-to-End In today’s fast-paced eCommerce landscape, businesses need more than just an online store to succeed. While platforms like Shopify make it easy to sell products online, managing inventory, finance, and operations behind the scenes requires a robust ERP system. This is where Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business…
Reporting and Analytics Basics in Business Central: From Reports to Power BI Insights In today’s data-driven business environment, reporting is no longer just about generating numbers — it’s about gaining actionable insights that drive better decisions. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides a strong foundation for reporting, while Power BI extends those capabilities into advanced…
Microsoft Learn References Overview of tasks to deliver service – Business Central How to Create Service Items – Business Central How to create service orders – Business Central How to work on service tasks – Business Central Service management reports – Business Central
This blog is for CFOs, finance managers, controllers, accountants, business owners, and ERP decision-makers who want stronger control over fixed assets, better depreciation accuracy, and clearer reporting visibility inside Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Business Central supports fixed asset records, depreciation setup, maintenance tracking, insurance management, journals, and reporting in one connected ERP process. It…
This blog is for operations leaders, supply chain teams, warehouse managers, business owners, finance teams, and ERP decision-makers who want better inventory visibility, stronger stock control, and a more structured approach to inventory planning in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Business Central helps businesses manage item records, stock visibility, locations, movements, planning, and reporting in…