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Great Plains Version 10.0: Advancing Microsoft Dynamics Gp Integration With Office & Vista

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If you have just implemented Microsoft Great Plains 10.0, you probably got it as something coming naturally with the ERP product. For users, who are familiar and using Great Plains since earlier versions, such as 6.0, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0 and even 9.0 – change in user interface is visible and probably significant. If you are using newest version of Microsoft Office 2007 or Vista OS – then you can recognize GP interface similarities, when for old version user learning curve is expected. Let’s take a look at some examples:

1. Forward & Backward buttons. Look at Home, Financial, Purchasing, Sales series on the left side of the navigation pane – if you click on one of those then Backward button will become available to go back. These are Vista and MS Office 2007 features and looks like Microsoft is deploying similar design in Microsoft Dynamics family of MRP products

2. No Toolbar, only drop down menus. Old good days Great Plains had concept of Toolbar, which was just below menu line. Versions 10,0 and 9.0 do not have it anymore and you will use drop down menu instead

3. Challenge for GP Dexterity programmer. If you are Microsoft Dexterity programmer, this might mean nightmare for you to imitate GP 10.0 graphical interface, however you always have the alternative to appeal to old GP interface without modern graphic to give your GP users workable custom logic. You should also imagine how much work was done by Microsoft Business Solutions Dexterity Development and GP new version creation team to make these changes happen

4. Microsoft Outlook plug-in. It might be something raising questions – why do we need Outlook to be incorporated in GP interface directly as we could have it with our Workstations? Seriously, we expect real work around to be considered when you deploy Citrix server or servers farm, where MS Office plug-in is probably not overly desirable

5. GP Reporting. If you are using old-good-days SOP blank invoice form to print our your sales invoices, you can relax and feel comfortable as RerpotWriter Dex reports are still and so far and maybe longer there and available. Besides Report Writer, you should get the trend that custom reports might be created in Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services or SRS module

6. Upgrading to GP 10.0 or currently latest version as of January 2008. If you are on GP 8.0 or 9.0, you should apply GP 10.0 Service Pack 1, released in mid-November 2007, prior to launching Great Plains Utilities to do upgrade work

7. GP 10.0 new security model. Security was redesigned from scratch in 10.0 and it is not compatible with earlier versions, including 9.0. If you plan to upgrade GP from earlier versions you should consider security rights reimplementation, and as temporary solution you could rely on security migration procedure. Known issue here – you should eliminate spaces from the location of GP 10.0 workstation directory

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Boosting Your Career With Microsoft Office

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It’s difficult to remember a time when the workplace was not dominated by the desktop computer. With 90% of the world’s computers now installed with Microsoft Office many employers require at least a basic familiarity with this suite of software packages, so whether you are using Word, Excel or PowerPoint for the first time or thinking about enhancing your current skills in Access or Outlook, exploring Microsoft Office as much as possible adds immense value to your career prospects.


The Microsoft Office collection of software packages presents the user with a daunting array of tools which can bewilder the beginner but still surprise the advanced user with a new shortcut or easier way of doing things.


Whatever your ability, a taught course can vastly improve your awareness of these tools and equip you with marketable skills that will make you a valuable asset in the workplace and give you a competitive advantage in the job market. For example, learning how to reformat a PowerPoint presentation according to a company style not only asserts the company brand but makes an immediate aesthetic impact on a client; often the icing on the cake to sealing an important deal. Similarly, typing your first CV in Word and knowing how to apply one of the built-in templates will make your work look consistently professional, illustrate your technical skills and thereby impress a potential employer, adding to your chances of an interview.


Microsoft Office is an extensive toolkit allowing you to create bespoke solutions to almost any project you can think of. You simply have to know where the tools are kept and how to use them.


Email is now an essential communication tool throughout the world and the Microsoft Office email client – Outlook – is widely used. Even if you have only vaguely heard of email and never sent one, or you are able to set rules in Outlook to filter messages into different folders, Microsoft Office is always evolving and there is always something new to learn.


Whether building corporate presentations in PowerPoint, running queries in Access, designing scenarios in Excel or learning how to use tabs in Word, a greater familiarity with these packages increases your productivity, enables you to manage your workload more effectively and makes you a more valuable asset to your employer. At the same time your organisational skills will improve by the calendar facilities and task priority flags in Outlook while knowing how to forward your work emails and access them from home will allow you to respond more swiftly to developing situations than others.


Simply put, the reliance on Microsoft Office these days is such that the more you know the more valuable an employee you are.


So whether you are exploring Microsoft Office for the first time, trying to devise a solution to a specific problem or simply wanting to get the most you can out of these individual software packages, a taught course in any of these packages at a level to suit you is an excellent investment in your career. Microsoft Office has transformed the workplace and it can transform your career as well.

Author is a trainer with a Microsoft training company, the market leader in its industry. For more information Microsoft Office training courses, please visit http://www.microsofttraining.net

Getting A Job With Help From Microsoft Office

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Getting a new job can often be just as challenging and stressful as being employed! When job hunting, you have a large number of contacts to keep track of, CVs and covering letters to write, interviews to prepare for and appointments to keep. Learning how to use Microsoft Office applications to improve this process will help you become more organised and well prepared, giving you a real advantage over other applicants.


Job Applications

If you use Microsoft Word, creating your CV and covering letters need not be a time consuming task. Template documents can be quickly and easily prepared, and these can then be simply amended for specific job applications. The array of formatting options available can be used to give your documents an individual and professional look. Basic templates for these documents are available so that you can avoid the daunting prospect of having to start with a blank page.


Microsoft Outlook has far more to offer than its main use as an e-mail application. The calendar, task and contact management parts of the program enable the contact details of prospective employers, together with details of any appointments and interviews that have been arranged, to be stored and managed in one central location.


Interviews

It is increasingly common to be required to undertake some sort of presentation as part of the interview process. The nature of such presentations and the amount of research and preparation required will vary depending on the nature of the job. In all cases the quality with which the information is presented will be key. Hand drawn overhead projector slides or typed out handouts are no longer acceptable. Having knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint allows you to create clear, easy to read slides that can include charts, photos and graphics. Not only will these be a great aid in getting your message across but they demonstrate your professionalism and make you stand out from the crowd.

However, remember to keep it simple. Nobody likes ‘death by powerpoint’.


Demonstrating Skills

Acquiring and developing new skills is a great way to make your CV shine above others. Most people will say they have some knowledge of the various Microsoft Office applications but providing proof of your proficiency demonstrates this fact. The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is an internationally recognised qualification that provides proof of the user’s competency in a range of Microsoft Office skills. Obtaining such qualifications makes you much more marketable.


Conclusion

Using the various Microsoft Office applications can be of great help throughout the process of applying for and obtaining the job you are seeking. By aiding and improving the management of contact details and information, combined with improved quality of submitted or presented material, Microsoft Office simplifies the process and greatly increases your chances of success.


These skills can be obtained by taking online E-learning courses or by attending instructor-led Microsoft training courses offered by certified companies.

Author is a MS Office trainer with a Microsoft Office training company, the market leader in its industry. For more information on Microsoft Office training courses and MOS examinations, please visit www.microsofttraining.net

Features of Microsoft Office Small Business Edition 2003

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The Microsoft Office Small Business Edition 2003 includes five programs integrated into one solution: Word 2003, Excel 2003, PowerPoint 2003, Outlook 2003 with Business Contact Manager and Publisher 2003.

Track Your Business Contact Information in One Familiar Place

Use Outlook 2003 with Business Contact Manager (an add-on to Outlook 2003) to manage all your contacts in one place. You can easily track information about sales opportunities, accounts and individual business contacts.

Manage Sales Leads and Opportunities

Stay on top of opportunities and maximize sales by effectively tracking leads using Outlook 2003 with Business Contact Manager. Create a contact page containing essential information for every business opportunity; set reminders, rules or alerts to follow up; and store other data as the customer relationship grows.

Create and Publish Impressive Sales and Marketing Materials

Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 can help you easily create compelling sales and marketing publications for print, web and email use. Promote your business with professional-quality newsletters, brochures, websites, marketing email messages, catalogues and other materials that you can create in-house.

Build Publications from a Database

Use the Catalogue Merge Wizard in Publisher 2003 to create a publication. In just a few clicks, the wizard merges images and text from another source — such as Microsoft Excel 2003 — to produce a publication. This tool also helps create catalogues, price lists, address books, directories, datasheets and other publications that get updated frequently.

Efficiently Connect with Your Customers Online

Publisher 2003 can help you create and send attractive email publications or newsletters that look great whatever email program your recipients use. Plus, you can create a web presence for your business with the new Easy Web Site Builder wizard.

Create Multimedia Presentations

Create compelling multimedia presentations with streaming audio and video using PowerPoint 2003. It offers playback controls, static and streaming audio and video formats and full-screen video presentations during slide shows. And, you can publish your presentation to the web or copy it onto a CD using the Package for CD feature.

Handle Email Messages More Efficiently

Respond to changing business conditions quickly with enhanced Outlook 2003 email capabilities. With improvements such as the larger reading area, Mail Desktop Alert, Quick Flags and Search Folders, you will spend less time reading, organizing, sifting through and responding to email messages.

Help Increase Security and Privacy While Reducing Junk Email Messages and Viruses

Increased security measures in Outlook 2003 can reduce the time spent managing your email. Take advantage of enhancements that can block incoming messages containing viruses, prevent Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) images from validating your email address and stop junk email messages cluttering your Inbox.

Access Templates, Clip Art, Training Courses and How-to Articles

Microsoft Office Online provides helpful tools and resources, including how-to articles, training, templates, clip art and product updates. These timesaving tools can help your employees increase productivity and get the most out of Office 2003 and other Microsoft Office System products.

Share Information Internally and With Business Partners

Improve communication among your employees and partners with shared workspaces created from programs in <a onClick=”javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(‘/outgoing/article_exit_link’);” href=”http://www.microsoft.com/india/smb/products/office-sbe/office-small-business-edition-2003-features.mspx” target=”_blank”>Microsoft Office 2003 Editions.</a> Based on Microsoft Windows Share Point Services, these collaboration websites provide a single spot where virtual teams can work together in real time to share, modify and review files.

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How Microsoft Office Can Help You Get Back To Work

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Returning to work after a long absence can be very daunting. If you left work to spend some time at home, perhaps to bring up young children, the chances are you’re worried about getting back to work.


Skills Required

The first step is to find out which skills are currently in demand in your chosen industry, perhaps by contacting your local job centre or by getting in touch with friends who work in that field. One thing that’s certain is that almost all will agree that they can’t get through a working week without using a computer. Depending on the job, it may be relatively simple things like typing a letter or receiving and responding to e-mails, through to more complex tasks such as analyzing data in spreadsheets and databases or producing charts and slides for presentations or reports. The vast majority of people will use the Microsoft Office suite of applications to complete these tasks. It’s therefore a very worthwhile exercise to make sure that your computer skills and knowledge of the current software version, is up to date.


Microsoft Office Applications

The Microsoft Office suite contains a number of applications which between them allow you to complete the tasks described above. The main applications are as follows;


Microsoft Word – a full-featured word processing program with rudimentary desktop publishing capabilities used to produce professional-looking documents.


Microsoft Outlook – a personal information manager used as a tool for managing contacts, e-mail, office notes and calendars.


Microsoft Excel – used to create and edit customised spreadsheets. Data is stored in rows and columns that can be organized and/or processed.


Microsoft PowerPoint – a presentation design package to allow you to create slide shows.


Microsoft Access – a desktop database application that allows large databases to be created, updated, searched and reported on by multiple users.


Microsoft Project – designed to assist project managers in developing plans, assigning resources to tasks, tracking progress, managing budgets and analyzing workloads.


Microsoft Office Training Courses

Training courses are readily available for each of the applications described above, either by taking online E-learning courses or by attending instructor-led training courses offered by certified companies. Leading Microsoft training companies offer courses on each program as often as twice a week with public schedule courses for popular programs such as Microsoft Excel being offered on a daily basis. Courses are generally split into Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced levels so, by starting at the introduction level you should not be left feeling that you are out of your depth. Instructor led courses follow a structured approach allowing skills to be built up gradually whilst ensuring all the main elements are covered.


Reading this article is the first step in deciding to help yourself get back to work. The next step is to get some

Author is a MS Office trainer with a Microsoft Office training company, the market leader in its industry. For more information on Microsoft Office training courses, please visit http://www.microsofttraining.net/

Microsoft Office and Their Application Software

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If you need to perform any task for work/school/college reasons then Microsoft Office is software you won’t be able to live without. The one package includes several different applications to make day to day tasks easier than ever. The most used application that’s comes included will be Microsoft Word, this is used to make letters or other written documents. You can also include graphs, charts and pictures into your work. If you want to make spreadsheets then you will need to use software called Microsoft Excel, this will allow you to make documents that involve using formulas which can be handy if you run a business.

Many schools, colleges and universities will require you to use Microsoft Excel so by knowing the basic features you will have an advantage as the formulas can get tricky if you’re a complete novice. Another application which is used is schools is Microsoft PowerPoint, this enables you to make presentations which are great at portraying projects. You can make slide shows with loads of impressive features which also makes it great for teachers and employers to train their students/staff. Many assignments may need the use of databases, Microsoft Access can cater for all your needs. They can be tricky at first but once you have learnt the fundamental steps to create them you will be able to create working databases with ease.

If you want to make a brochure then Microsoft Publisher is ideal for you, you can select a pre-made template which makes life a lot quicker and easier. Just select the relevant text box and insert your information, once you have completed it you can print it off, fold it in the correct places and you have a professional looking document. Many people like to make surveys and forms to find out what people think about a certain product. You can use both Microsoft Word and Excel to make suitable forms but if you have access to Microsoft InfoPath then it will make the process much easier.

If you have access to the internet then you will most likely be sending/receiving emails. Microsoft Outlook can help you maintain your inbox and give you the opportunity to manage multiple email address with the one user interface. Make sure you have the latest version of Microsoft Office to give you even more features and benefits, there are often updates which can make them less buggy and additional tools making life easier for everyone.

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My Full Microsoft Office Standard Review

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The full version of Microsoft Office Standard released in 2007 has been described as “user friendly and well organized”. The full standard version of Microsoft Office includes: Microsoft Excel, Outlook Express, Power Point, and Microsoft Word. The interface is beautiful and the menu options are easy to navigate. There is a “ribbon” on top of the window that contains all of the related buttons categorized together. At first it may appear confusing, but it is very easy to get used to. You will even see options that you may have never known about! Many people appreciate not having to deal with drop down menus. Microsoft put in a lot of effort to improve the features in Microsoft Office Standard 2007.

The Quick Launch tool bar allows you the choice of pinning certain commands for short cuts. Its default settings are already helpful and highly useful. Two of the Quick Launch default short cuts include the “save” and “undo” buttons, which of course are always helpful.

The standard version of Microsoft Office 2007 also offers business features. It is very easy to browse through the templates and to choose the one you want to work with. You can even open up the template window in internet explorer without having to close out of Microsoft Office. Microsoft.com also offers many templates that can be downloaded from the website to use with Microsoft Office.

All in all, Microsoft Office Standard 2007 has a good interface, easy features, and excellent performance. The 2007 upgrade is an improvement from the 2003 version. It is very easy to make all of your documents look their best. Whether you need to use the Microsoft Office Standard Suite for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook, you will find the features user friendly. Microsoft also offers good customer support for its Office programs.

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How To Manage Your Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

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Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 enables the user to manage his time and information, connecting across boundaries, and remaining in control of the information that reaches him. Outlook 2007 incorporates innovations in itself enabling the user to search the items quickly and organizing his work. For more information about Microsoft Office Outlook 2007, please refer to  online Microsoft outlook support center.

When it comes to managing time and information, Microsoft outlook Office 2007 helps a user in many ways. The integrated instant search enables the user to locate all the information required. Not only it searches for the keywords through your information but it also searches within the email. The To-Do bar helps managing time and priorities. It gives a consolidated view of calendar, upcoming appointments, tasks and flagged mails. The fluent user interface makes it easier to compose, format and acting on emails. Microsoft support has enabled the color categorization which gives a visual way to distinguish between the items. The details on all these items are available on Microsoft Support website.

Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 also enables the user to create and subscribe to Internet browsers which helps the user keeping him updated on any kind of events of his interest. The Calendar snapshot feature helps sharing the calendar with others. Microsoft outlook email support team has also enabled the feature using which the user can publish his calendar to Office online making it available to others. The Outlook mobile service is a feature which allows the transmission of text and picture messages between Outlook 2007 and any mobile phone.

Microsoft Support team has introduced Outlook 2007 with improved email control and protection. The junk email filter prevents the junk emails from cluttering into the inbox. Office Outlook 2007 and Exchange Server 2007 deliver anti-phishing technology in the new junk e-mail filter. The IRM (Information Rights Management) functionality prevents the misuse of any emails. Using this, the user can even define the expiration date of the email. Microsoft Support has incorporated the Email Postmark feature in Outlook 2007 which ensures that the email coming to the user’s inbox is legitimate and the email sent by Outlook 2007 will be trusted by the recipient’s client.

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3 Simple Steps to Getting Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification For Microsoft Office 2003

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How to Obtain Microsoft Office Certification and Which Office Certification is Right for You

Microsoft now offers two current versions of the prestigious Microsoft Office Certification. The version and name of the certification depends on the version of Microsoft Office you wish to certify on. This article will focus on the Microsoft Office Specialist certification. To learn about the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) please read the corresponding MCAS article.

The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is for individuals who use and wish to certify on Microsoft Office 2003 products. There are seven possible MOS exams available. From the seven possible exams there are two possible titles, or designations, a person taking MOS exams can earn. The designations are Microsoft Office Specialist and / or Master Microsoft Office Specialist. The credential you earn depends on which of the seven exams you take and how many of the exams you take. The seven available exams are:

1. Microsoft Word 2003 Core
2. Microsoft Word 2003 Expert
3. Microsoft Excel 2003 Core
4. Microsoft Excel 2003 Expert
5. Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Core
6. Microsoft Outlook 2003 Core
7. Microsoft Access 2003 Core

If you take any one of the above exams you become a Microsoft Office Specialist in that product. So, if you pass the Microsoft Word Expert exam you will be mailed a certificate, from Microsoft, which says you are a Microsoft Office Specialist in Word Expert. If you take the Outlook Core exam you will be mailed a certificate that says you are a Microsoft Office Specialist in Outlook Core. After passing any of the above exams you are certified as a Microsoft Office Specialist and you can at that time use the MOS designation after your name, as well as the MOS logo on business cards, resumes, etc.

When you pass four specific MOS exams you will earn the Master Microsoft Office Specialist certification / designation. The required exams for Master MOS status are:

1. Microsoft Word 2003 Expert
2. Microsoft Excel 2003 Expert
3. Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Core
4. Microsoft Outlook 2003 Core or Microsoft Access 2003 Core (you only need to pass 1 of the 2)

When you pass the above four required exams, Microsoft will mail you a certificate that says Master Microsoft Office Specialist. This certificate will also say which of the four required exams you passed. If you have decided Microsoft Office Specialist is the certification for you because you use Microsoft Office 2003 and want to validate your Office 2003 skills you should do the following steps.

Step One: Microsoft Office Training – Through training you will learn the Microsoft Office applications you will be tested on. When looking for training look for program that starts with the application basics and covers the advanced topics also. The tests are difficult, so you want to make sure the training you choose is comprehensive. You should also look for training that covers the exam objectives. You can find a list of the exam objectives on the www.ComputerCoach.com. You should look for training that includes hands-on activities also. All Microsoft Office Specialist exams are hands-on exams. There are questions that appear on the bottom of the page. The application you are testing on will open on the top of the screen and you will have to “do” the necessary tasks to answer the questions. The exams are also timed. Each test is 50 minutes, so you want to be sure you are quick at doing each exam objective. Training that includes hands-on practice will help you learn and retain the information.

Step Two: Practice Exams – Several vendors sell Microsoft Office Specialist practice exams. These practice exams simulate the test environment. It allows you to become familiar with the types of questions they will ask you, the way the questions are worded, the expected responses, and it is a great way to refine your skills before taking the actual test.

Step Three: Schedule and Take the Test – The Microsoft Office Specialist exams are administered through official Certiport Testing centers. You must go to a physical location to take the test. You can find a list of Official Certiport Testing Center at certiport.com. Beware, Microsoft does not offer there Office exams online. You must go to the physical testing center and pass the Microsoft Office Specialist exam to become “certified.” Good luck!

Suzanne Alexander, M. Ed. is a Microsoft Certified Trainer.

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