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Blog posts, quick demos, and useful documentation references on D365 F&O, PowerApps, Azure, Integration, ERP systems, cloud architecture, and software development.
Why "Admin by Request" Doesn't Work for D365 F&O UDE Setup — and How to Resolve Local Admin on Entra-Joined Developer Workstations
Setting up a D365 F&O Unified Development Environment on a corporate laptop requires persistent local admin rights — not temporary JIT elevation. This post explains exactly why tools like Admin by Request fail mid-setup, what the underlying technical reasons are, how to diagnose your current admin status, and the practical options for resolving it in an enterprise environment.
The Future of ERP: Licensing, Build vs Buy, and Agentic-first Architecture
AI agents and enterprise software — from pricing models and build-vs-buy decisions to the skills that matter most. Here are a few thoughts from a Solution Architect who has recently adopted some of these tools first-hand.
Supporting research materials for the previously published article The Future of ERP: Licensing, Build vs Buy, and Agentic-first Architecture
Supporting research materials for The Future of ERP: Licensing, Build vs Buy, and Agentic-first Architecture — covering AI agents, pricing models, build-vs-buy decisions, and implementation skills.
Implement a Solution Based on Your Business Processes in Dynamics 365
Why a process-focused approach is essential for Dynamics 365 implementations, how to use Microsoft's business process catalog, and how to align your target operating model with technology to deliver an effective solution.
Choose the Right Processes for Your Dynamics 365 Solution
An overview of the Processes pillar in Dynamics 365 solution design, covering process architecture, scope management, business analysis, requirements traceability, fit-gap assessment, and key deliverables for a successful implementation.
D365FO-client (Python) – The Most Comprehensive D365 F&O MCP Server and Client Library
Overview of the d365fo-client Python library and MCP server for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, featuring 49 tools across 10 categories, multi-transport support via FastMCP, Azure-native deployment, SRS reporting, profile-based multi-environment management, and comprehensive CLI tooling.
Product Identifiers in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management
Overview of product identifiers in D365 Supply Chain Management: product numbers, item numbers, dimensions, search names, external IDs, bar codes, GTIN codes, and numbering best practices.
EU Entry Certificates in Dynamics 365 Finance
How to set up and manage EU entry certificates in D365 F&O, covering legal entity requirements, AR parameters, customer-level configuration, and security role assignments for regulatory compliance.
How to Set Up the New Dynamics 365 ERP MCP Server
Step-by-step guide to enabling and configuring the new dynamic Dynamics 365 ERP MCP (Model Context Protocol) server preview, including Feature Management setup, Copilot Studio agent creation, Anthropic Claude Sonnet model enablement, and Microsoft Teams channel deployment.
Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Environment Tiers, Scaling and Pricing
D365 F&O environment tiers overview: T1, T2, and T4 specs, scaling limitations, and indicative pricing for non-production environments.