microsoft dynamics nav data integration
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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 [email protected]
Development & Marketing:Data Backbone Software France19, Grand RueF - 11500 Quillan FrancePh: +45 73 84 85 56Ph: +33 468 206 200