Microsoft Dynamics Implementation Methodology on AWS
Deploying Dynamics 365 Business Central (on-premises/hybrid) or legacy NAV/GP environments on AWS. Note: Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations SaaS runs natively on Microsoft's own cloud — this methodology applies to self-hosted and hybrid Dynamics deployments.
Discovery & Deployment Model Review
Process mapping alongside a decision on which Dynamics edition and deployment model (self-hosted on AWS vs. Microsoft-hosted SaaS) fits your requirements.
AWS Infrastructure Provisioning
EC2 Windows Server instances, SQL Server on Amazon RDS or self-managed on EC2, and Active Directory integration for authentication.
Configuration & Data Migration
Iterative setup of Finance, Sales, and Inventory modules, migration from legacy NAV/GP databases, and integration with Power BI reporting.
Testing & Backup Strategy
UAT cycles, RDS automated backups and snapshots, and Multi-AZ failover testing for SQL Server workloads.
Go-Live & Hypercare
Production cutover with CloudWatch monitoring, and close support through the first payroll or financial close cycle post-launch.
Ongoing Optimization
Right-sizing EC2/RDS instances post-launch and periodic review of whether migrating to Microsoft's native SaaS edition makes sense as you scale.
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We'll help you decide between AWS-hosted and native SaaS based on your actual requirements.
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