Integration Manager for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 hangs when running an integration - Follow up Redux

The forums are hot with users and partners reporting an issue with Integration Manager for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 hanging when running an integration. Everyone seems to agree the issue started sometimes over the past 2 weeks, with most users reporting a normal behavior and the ability to run trouble free integrations prior to that date.

I should note that I have blogged about other hanging issues in the past here:

- Integration Manager for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 hangs when running an integration
- Integration Manager for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 hangs when running an integration - Follow up

The first article above, details what was initially thought to be an issue after a change to the .NET Framework 3.5 was released by Microsoft.

The second article - the follow up - talks about an issue with the Connect gadget on the home page and one of the slides not cycling correctly, causing Integration Manager integrations to lock up.

This time around, Microsoft Support has indentified the problem (integrations hanging) to be, once more with the Connect gadget. The issue this time has been narrowed down to a user not signing in to Connect, which some how affects Integration Manager's ability to run an integration.

The workaround at this time appears to be removing the Connect gadget from the home page, prior to running the integration.

To disable the Connect gadget follow these steps:

1. Click on Customize this page below the toolbar.

2. Click on the Connect checkmark to disable the option.

Since this issue does not cause data loss and nor interferes with the normal operation of the application, and since there's an immediate workaround, chances are it will be put on the back burner long before you will see some fix being issued. So for now the workaround should do.

Until next post!

MG.-
Mariano Gomez, MVP
IntellPartners, LLC
http://www.IntellPartners.com/

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Chad Sogge describes the features process for Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013

I have been asked how do features make it to Microsoft Dynamics GP more than 1,000 times. Hear it directly from Chad Sogge, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft in this short video.

Listen firsthand what went into putting in place some of the features in the upcoming Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013 and know how you can make a difference.

Until next post!

MG.-
Mariano Gomez, MVP
IntellPartners, LLC
http://www.IntellPartners.com/

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Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 now compatible with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

For those of you who have been wondering about Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 compatibility with Microsoft SQL Server 2012, it's now official! You can find the hot topic article on CustomerSource and PartnerSource at:

CustomerSource - Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Compatibility
PartnerSource - Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Compatibility

Click on the image above to find out more about Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and to download the evaluation version. I just found something to play around with during my Spring break.

Until next post!

MG.-
Mariano Gomez, MVP
IntellPartners, LLC
http://www.IntellPartners.com/

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Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012 - Wrap Up!

Let me start by saying, these Microsoft folks know how to put on a show! Way to go guys! From the keynote speakers, to the General Session production, to the more than 400 speakers and presenters, to the over 500 sessions, to the women and men who make the slide decks appear automagically on the right presenter's workstation, to the speaker room hosts, to the security staff, to the cooks, to the volunteers, and by God if I forgot anyone, but this is how you make it happen!

What humbles me the most is, I am just a small cog on that wheel, but I realize the importance of getting your stuff together - by that I am referring to the material and sessions I had to prepare and deliver with team co-captain, David Musgrave.

With that said, here's a list of places you can find stuff about this past Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012:

The Dynamics GP Blogster (this site):

• Why you need to attend Microsoft Dynamics Convergence
• Another reason to attend Microsoft Dynamics Convergence 2012... Daughtry!
• Microsoft Dynamics Convergence 2012 sessions now published
• Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012 is around the corner!
• Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012 - Satisfaction: Rolling Stones Triubute Band
• Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012 - Getting there
• Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012 - GPUG PreGame
• Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012 - GPUG DayONE is on!
• Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012 - Day 1
• Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012 - Day 2
• Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012 - Day 3
• Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012 - Presentation Materials
• The Dynamics GP Blogster on Facebook - Convergence 2012 Album

David Musgrave over at Developing for Dynamics GP

• Microsoft Dynamics Convergence 2012 Houston Videos
• Microsoft Dynamics Convergence 2012 Houston Sessions
• Microsoft Convergence 2012 Houston - Getting There
• Microsoft Convergence 2012 Houston - Being Here
• Microsoft Convergence 2012 Houston - Still Here
• Microsoft Convergence 2012 Houston - The Day Before
• Microsoft Convergence 2012 Houston - GPPC PreGame & Web Client
• Microsoft Convergence 2012 Houston - GPUG DayOne
• Microsoft Convergence 2012 Houston - Day 1: Opening Keynote
• Microsoft Convergence 2012 Houston - Day 1: Dynamics GP General Session
• Microsoft Convergence 2012 Houston - Day 1 cont.
• Microsoft Convergence 2012 Houston - Day 2
• Microsoft Convergence 2012 Houston - Day 3: Closing Keynote
• Microsoft Convergence 2012 Houston - Day 3 cont.
• Microsoft Convergence 2012 Houston - The Day After
• Microsoft Convergence 2012 Houston - Getting Home
• Microsoft Convergence 2012 Houston - Wrap Up

Mark Polino over at DynamicAccounting.net

• Monday At Convergence 2012
• Convergence 2012 Wrap Up
• Weekly Dynamic: Behind the Scenes at Convergence 2012
• Announcing Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013

Doug Pitcher over at Rose Business Solutions:

• Convergence 2012 Pregame for Partners
• Day 1 – “I thought you brought the keys.” “No, I thought you brought the keys.”
• Are you David Musgrave?
• Day 2 – Finally, the Fun Begins
• Opening Ceremony at Convergence 2012
• Running in the Rain
• We still have give aways
• Rock and Rave vs. The Spot at Convergence?
• Thoughts on Convergence 2012

Inside Microsoft Dynamics GP

• New Interactive Map for Convergence
• Welcome To Convergence
• Welcome To Convergence 2012 in Houston
• Convergence Monday
• Announcing Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013

Until next post!

MG.-
Mariano Gomez, MVP
IntellPartners, LLC
http://www.IntellPartners.com/

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Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012 - Presentation Materials

The materials for our presentations are now available for download. Click the link for each session to retrieve the files containing the presentation slide deck and the 96-page Support Debugging Tool training workbook. Remember... we worked really hard to provide the attached documentation included with our sessions. If you have any comments on the materials, please feel free to add them to this post.

• Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012 site
• CSGP19 Administering Microsoft Dynamics GP Like a Pro with the Support Debugging Tool
• CSGP23 Advanced Microsoft Dynamics GP Administration with the Support Debugging Tool
• The Support Debugging Tool Training Workbook

Also, you can find the slides to our GPUG DayONE session containing hundreds of links to resources around the community. This slide deck also makes for a really good presentation at your office.

• UBGP18 Where do the Experts Turn for Answers?

The Learning Resources page on this blog will be updated to include the above material.
Until next post!

MG.-
Mariano Gomez, MVP
IntellPartners, LLC
http://www.IntellPartners.com/

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Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012 - Day 3

Convergence is now in it's last day and the morning opens up with a great treat: some good ol' Texas 2 Step dance and gaming activities for individuals in attendance. It's always good to note that The spOt's party was the night before, so garnishing full attendance to the Closing Session is always been a challenge, but here we were, scrambling for a couple seats.

Texas 2-Step

Place is packed for the closing session!

Doug Kennedy, Vice President, Microsoft Dynamics Partners, opened the final keynote presentation with a summary of our previous days' events (including a recap of conference attendees' volunteer efforts to give back to the local community), followed by an energetic performance by Dance Houston.

Dance Houston

Then the moment everyone was waiting for: an advance welcome to next year's event in New Orleans, Louisiana, host city for Convergence 2013 - If you want to start tweeting about the event, use hash tag #CONV13.

Microsoft Convergence New Orleans 2013

General Colin Powell, (Ret.), shared his insights on how to remain focused, take responsibility and work towards improving processes, organizations and people. With the learning of what it takes to be a great leader, our time with General Powell was, for most, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and for all, unforgettable.

Gen. Colin Powell (Ret.)

It's interesting to note that Gen. Powell is a car fan and drives a Chevy Corvette in which he picks up a ticket or two from the local police departments. Mr. Powell concluded his remarks by taking questions from the attendees, not before popping a delicious Diet Coke open to refresh himself.

Doug Kennedy and Gen. Colin Powell (Ret.)

David and I rushed out of the Closing Session to go do our own "closing sessions". It was time for our repeats, CSGP19-R2 Administering Microsoft Dynamics GP Like a Pro with The Support Debugging Tool which ran from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. To our surprise, this session had a good number of attendees (36) despite the time slot it had been assigned - running contiguous to the Closing Session. Granted we were in a smaller room too.

Off we went to lunch and it was just about time again to pack in an extra session, before having to host our own, CSGP23-R2 Advanced Microsoft Dynamics GP Administration with the Support Debugging Tool. We couldn't have predicted still having 57 attendees in this session, given the fact that by midday, most people had already left for the airport to catch their flights. However, we still managed to carry on with the show.

After our session, we attended John Lowther and MVP Leslie Vail's repeat CSGP20-R2 The New Microsoft Dynamics GP Administrator to support and provide these first time presenters with our feedback on their session. I have to say, it was great to see John and Leslie picking up on some cues we provided from their initial presentation.

It was time to say goodbye to Ace Martin over at the speakers room. Believe it or not, she is the true Closer - no offense to Gianmarco Salzano and team over at Reporting Central. Ace was graceful to take a picture holding up her gigantic speaker schedule board which she crafted in Microsoft Excel.

Ace Martin and her Excel Speaking Schedule

The remaining few of us took a picture with Ace before saying our goodbyes to her.

From left to right: Ace Martin, Ted Mauldin, David Musgrave, John Lowther, Leslie Vail, Beat Bucher, Sheila Jefferson-Ross and Mariano Gomez

The Conference had now come to and end and it was time to leave.

Back at the hotel, we gather a few people for dinner and off we went to Mia Bella Trattoria over at the Houston Pavilions. Dinner went on with normalcy, until it was time for Tim Tam Slams. You can see footage on Facebook here assuming you have an account and are friends with the poster.

Well, it was time to go pack the bags for my trip back home.

See you in New Orleans next year!

Until next post!

MG.-
Mariano Gomez, MVP
IntellPartners, LLC
http://www.IntellPartners.com/

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Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012 - Day 2

After all the hoopla from Day 1, Day 2 of Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012 begins with a solid breakfast at the Hilton Americas Cafe with David and Jennifer Musgrave, and MVP Frank Hamelly.

Breakfast was short lived and off we went to get ready for our second session, CSGP23-R1 Advanced Microsoft Dynamics GP Administration with the Support Debugging Tool. Our session featured MVP Mark Polino (twitter: @mpolino) who was slinging some t-shirts and caps to the 277 strong audience. I have to confess this was ubber fun!

Upon wrapping up our session, Dave and I quickly went over to  CSGP20-R1 The New Microsoft Dynamics GP Administrator to show some support for John and Leslie in their presentation. Leslie has been instrumental in the success of our presentations throughout the years.

John Lowther and MVP Leslie Vail

Next up was an interactive discussion session on one of my favorite topics: security. IDGP02-R1 Ask the Experts: Security in Microsoft Dynamics GP was hosted by Jeff McDowell (sitting in for Andy Snook) from FastPath, Beat Bucher from Forensic Technology, Bob McAdam (twitter: @4mcadam) from TriBridge, Brian Roney (twitter: @BrianPRoney), subject matter expert for Microsoft, and Steve Baute from Interactive Intelligence.

IDGP02-R1 Ask the Experts: Security in Microsoft Dynamics GP

The session turned out to be very informative and with lots of inteaction from the attendees. Dave and I got to add a word or two about the Support Debugging Tool while providing some insight into some of the questions being asked.

The afternoon ended with a speakers "Thank You" invitation, hosted by Pam Misialek, Product Manager at Microsoft, in her suite. It was a great chance to catch up with other speakers and to sip in some free beers, courtesy of Microsoft - believe me when I say it does not happen often enough!

The funniest thing about this social activity, as it turned out, were the t-shirts in the room. Clearly, everyone is drinking the MVP Mark Polino's Kool Aid.

David Musgrave drinking the Mark Polino's Kool Aid

John Lowther, MVP Leslie Vail, and Pam Misialek drinking the Mark Polino's Kool Aid

After having a good time, we all decided to go for dinner at McCormick and Schmik's, a nice seafood restaurant over at the Houston Pavilions. Then it was off to the spOt's Satisfaction: The Intenational Rolling Stones Show being hosted at the House of Blues. Unfortunately, I had to cut my night short if I wanted to present on the following day, so off I went to bed.

Until next post!

MG.-
Mariano Gomez, MVP
IntellPartners, LLC
http://www.IntellPartners.com/

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