microsoft dynamics nav data integration

Government &

Public Sector

Data Integration forB2B Market

On-Premise &

On-DemandCRM Integration

Data Integration for

Retail Management

On-Premise ERP Integration

Agenda

1. Profile

2. Products

3. References

4. What is the Replicator

5. Replication Methods

6. Examples

7. Replicator 5.0 – Replicator On Demand

8. Q&A

Data Backbone Software A/S

Profile• Software development company • We provide integration software solutions for data

exchange, replication and database integration• We have over 15 years of experience in developing

data integration solutions

Values• We believe in delivering high quality and secure

software that lets you get started within short time.• We focus on a short implementation process instead of

a lengthy development project, so you can concentrate on your core business.

• Fast and qualified support

RapidiOnline

Profile• On-Demand Data Integration & Data Migration• Fast and easy hosted data integration and migration

solutions• Based on Data Backbone’s powerful technology

Values• One Data Integration Platform• Even quicker implementation• Pre-configured, ready to use immediately after subscribing

to our service. • Fast and qualified Support

Internal Integration

Sales Force

SubsidiariesProduction

Facilities

Logistics

Sales Force

Departments

Headquarter

External Integration

Retailers

Business Partners

Suppliers

Headquarter

Products

On-Premise- Replicator for MS Dynamics NAV

– data replication between two or more MS Dynamics NAV systems- Data Backbone Universal Edition

- data integration between any of the supported systems, generic configuration- Data Backbone for MS Dynamics NAV

- data integration between NAV and any of the supported systems, configuration inside NAV

- Data Backbone for Lotus Notes - data integration between Lotus Notes and any of the supported systems, configuration inside Lotus Notes

On-Demand- Preconfigured Solutions, easy to deploy and getting started:

• MS Dynamics CRM 4.0 - MS Dynamics NAV • Salesforce.com – MS Dynamics NAV • MS Dynamics RMS – MS Dynamics NAV

- RapidiOnline Generic- data integration between any of the supported systems, Web 2.0 based set-up and configuration

- Data Migration - data Migration projects (1-3 months)

Supported Systems and Databases

Oracle IBM DB/2IBM DB/2 on iSeriesMS-SQL Server ODBC Lotus Notes Sybase SQL Anywhere Sybase Mobilink(PDA replication)MySQL PostgreSQLNavision 3.56

Navision FinancialsNavision AttainMBS-Navision 3.70 and 4.0MS Dynamics NAV NAS ConnectorMicrosoft Dynamics AX Microsoft Dynamics XAL Microsoft Dynamics CRMMicrosoft Dynamics RMS Salesforce.com NetSuiteAnd more

Benefits from Data Integration

• Linking your different systems together o Let you share and keep updated vital

information from all your business departments of your

organisation

• Improve your business processes o Eliminating duplicate data entryo Liberating valuable resources o Saving you time and money

Why choose Data Backbone Software?

• Powerful softwareo Over 15 years of experience built into the

softwareo Flexible technologyo Solves your specific needs

• Short implementation processo Configuration – no programming neededo Quick and easy setup

On-Demand Integration

Why choose RapidiOnline.com

Fastest Time to Market:• NO Software to install. Up-and-running in minutes! • Configuration, not coding • Quick start-up: Production-ready

Lowest Costs:• No software to license or deploy• Fixed monthly fee for as long as you use the service• Fixed price for configuration • Easy to use and implement

Flexible solution:• Pre-configured integration setup (e.g. MS Dynamics NAV and

Salesforce.com)• Easy to adapt and extend to your specific need • Easy to extend to integrate custom developed modules

Customers

• Schwan-Stabilo Cosmetics, Germany

• Bang & Olufsen, Denmark

• Danisco, Denmark

• Adidas, Germany

• Siemens, Austria

• GM-ITM, Denmark

• Wiesenhof, Germany

• Rema1000, Denmark

• Kaffee Partner, Germany

• Versatel, Germany

Replicatorfor

Microsoft Dynamics NAV®

Version: 4.22

Replicator

Satelite Connection

Internet

Mobile Laptop

Subsidiary or DepartmentRemote Site

(e.g. ship)

Central Navision database

Replicator

What Is Replicator

• Replicate data between two or more MS Dynamics NAV databases whether the databases are placed locally or running on servers

• Setup Application in MS Dynamics NAV database• Can replicate between MS Dynamics NAV

databases and older versions of NAV (e.g Navision 3.56 or Navigator)

• Programmed with C-Toolkit an C/Front• High replication speed• Safe replication: Using Navision commit

What Is Replicator

Main Menu

What Is Replicator

Specification Card• ”Entire table” for minor setup maintenance

What Is Replicator

Specification Card with Field List• Can specify down to ”field to field” replication

Replication Methods

• Total Replicationo ”Entire table” + all records comparedo Update – Add – Delete

• Replication of Changed Records Onlyo By using the Source Counter facilityo Update-Add only

• Star Replicationo Distribute changes made in one database to all other databases

that replicates with the central database• Action Replication

o Have Replicator execute specific tasks in the destination database, for example, deletion of customer 10.000

• Design Object Replicationo Replicate Navision design objects (codeunits, tables, forms etc.)

• Scheduler Replicationo Set up automatic replicationso Schedule Specifications or MS Dynamics NAV codeunitso Can be run as a Windows Service

Replication Methods

Replication Methods

MS Dynamics NAV Configuration

MS Dynamics NAV

Head Head QuarterQuarter

DepartmenDepartmentt

Replicator

Replicator Server

Packed and compressed

Replicator Server Replication• Reduces the total transfer time significantly when using mobile phones or internet

• Can be run as a Windows Service

Flexibility

• Replicator can replicate sub tableso For example order header and order lines or customer and commentso You specify field relation between header and lines in Navision

• Filterso Replicate data corresponding to the filters defined

• Table-Linkingo Replicate between tables that have different primary keys

Salesman Solution

Navision ServerCentral

database

ProductsCustomer

sPrices

Discounts…

Orders

Salesman PCNavision Client

Local database

ProductsCustomer

sPrices

Discounts…

Orders

• Central Databaseo All master files maintained (Customer, Product …) and changes are

transferred to the salesman PC once a day (using Source Counter facility)

o Changes to orders and deliveries belonging to this salesman is transferred to the salesman

• Local Salesman Databaseo A simulation of the booking process is programmed:

Orders are checked and marked for transfer – after this the salesman cannot change the order anymore + separate number series

o Orders are transferred to central database

Salesman Solution

Salesman Solution Example

MS Dynamics NAV (Native or SQL based)Replicator configuration

ReplicatorMS Dynamics NAV

ReplicatorMS Dynamics NAV

LAN Access

Navision ClientReplicator Server

Department Solution

Navision Server

Central Database

G/L AccountG/L EntriesCustomers

Cust. Entries…

Sales OrdersStatistics

DepartmentNavision Server

Dept. Database

G/L AccountG/L EntriesCustomers

Cust. Entries…

Sales OrdersStatistics

Department Solution

• Central Databaseo The master files G/L Accounts, Customer, Supplier, Price etc. are

maintained centrally and replicated to the department using Flag Field facility

o Flag Field must be maintained in the central database

• Department Databaseo Sales and purchase are booked locally and

accumulated figures are transferred to the central database (to a ledger), where they are booked again using ToDo table transfer

o Some customers can be maintained in department

Department Solution Example (ill.)

MS Dynamics NAV (Native or SQL based)

Replicator configuration

Windows XP/VistaReplicator

MS Dynamics NAV (MS-SQL Server option also supported)

LAN Access

Navision ClientReplicator Server

Data Management

NavisionMain

Server

MPS Database

ProductsBOM

ProductionResourcesPurchase

NavisionMPS

Server

NavisionLogistics Server

Statistics Database

Product-Stat.Sales-Stat.Purchase-

Statetc.

NavisionStatistics Server

G/LCustomer Supplier

G/L EntriesCust. Entries

Supp. Entries

Main Database

ProductsProducts-EntriesControl

Logistics Database

Replicator

Data Management

• Standard Solutiono Separate different tasks into different databaseso Simpler structure and AL-code

• Performance Optimationo Better performance when users are on separate servers/ Load

Balancingo Better performance when AL-code is simplero Less keys needed

– only need keys that support one solution, not several

Why Choose Replicator

• Replicator Ensures Maximum Up-timeo In case the line breaks down, then it will not affect the user, he will

still be able to continue his daily work. Replicator will continue as soon as the line is restored

o Reducing the number of employees involved, if the Main Server breaks down. The distanced user will still be able to continue his daily work, because he has his local database (for instance on Laptop) or the Branch Server to work on

• Replicator Ensures High Flexibilityo Laptop users can work off-line anywhere

• Performance Optimization

Replicator 5.0

• Replicator 5.0 – On Demand Solution on RapidiOnline.com

• Functionality like the Replicator

Additional Benefits

• Subscription-based -> lower end-price• Easy to set-up -> no need to setup vpn connection• Easy to monitor and maintain -> Configuration via web-

browser• No need to purchase extra NAV objects• Possibility to use NAS Server (Access to C/AL Code)

References

• Rema1000, DK: Replication between head quarter and 176 retail stores

• Adidas, DE: Data transfer between Central and subsidiaries

• Jetter, DE: Salesman Solution with 5 laptops

• Work in Progress, DE: Salesman Solution with 50 laptops + Internal Replication with 10 Servers

• Wiesenhof, DE: Internal Replication with access to 200 Servers + Replication between 14 internal servers

• Kaffee Partner, DE: Salesman Solution with 57 laptops

• Metabo, DE: Salesman Solution

• IMAN Cosmetics, USA: Replicator 5.0

• Tremco Illbruck, DE: Replicator 5.0

For case stories and more information go to: www.databackbone.com

Contact information

Sales & Technical Support:Data Backbone Software A/SSdr. Tingvej 10DK- 6630 Rødding DenmarkPh: +45 73 84 85 50info@databackbone.comwww.databackbone.com

Development & Marketing:Data Backbone Software France19, Grand RueF - 11500 Quillan FrancePh: +45 73 84 85 56Ph: +33 468 206 200