Dynamics 365 Business Central Questions & Answers

To set up multi-factor authentication for enhanced security in Business Central, follow the steps given below:

• Open your Microsoft 365 Admin Center
• Go to the ‘Security & Compliance’ settings
• Enable MFA
• Choose apps like Microsoft Authenticator for added security

The licensing options for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are as follows:

• Essentials Plan: Covers sales, finance and operations functionalities
• Premium Plan: Includes everything in the essentials plan plus service management and manufacturing capabilities
• Team Members Plan: Made for workers who require restricted access
• Monthly Pricing: Plans are billed per user per month. You can visit the Microsoft Dynamics Pricing page to get further details

You can simply visit the Microsoft Partner Directory on the Microsoft AppSource marketplace to locate a certified Microsoft partner for Business Central setup or support.

There are several training resources available for new Business Central users like Microsoft Learn's free e-Learning series, webinars, videos, training courses, blogs and community forums using which one can grasp the technical aspects of the platform and utilize its functionalities fully.

Business Central requires a domain-specific email for example yourname@company.com. Personal email domains like Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail are not supported for setting up a Business Central online account.

To extend your Business Central trial period, follow the steps given below:

• Open Business Central
• You will see a notification regarding your trial nearing expiration
• Hit ‘Extend Trial’ to extend your trial once on your own
• You can contact a Microsoft support agent if you need further extension

Microsoft updates Business Central biannually. The updates include security patches, new features, performance improvements and enhancements to existing functionalities.

Yes, Business Central has a direct integration with Microsoft 365 programs, like Excel and Outlook. This enables smooth data sharing, email-based workflows, and Excel-based reporting and enhances productivity and collaboration.

The online version of Business Central is easy to access from anywhere, updates automatically, and costs less for IT support. On the other hand, the on-premises version gives you more control over your data and lets you customize it, but you must spend more money on equipment and upkeep.

Business Central's cost, scalability, and user-friendliness are beneficial to small and mid-sized enterprises. It offers customizable solutions for operations, sales, and finance and integrates easily with Microsoft applications. This enables companies to expand without going over budget.