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For those of you who have been wondering about Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 compatibility with Microsoft SQL Server 2012, it's now official! You can find the hot topic article on CustomerSource and PartnerSource at: CustomerSource - Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Compatibility PartnerSource - Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Compatibility Click on the image above to find out more about Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and to download the evaluation version. I just found something to play around with during my Spring break. Until next post! MG.- Mariano Gomez, MVP IntellPartners, LLC http://www.IntellPartners.com/

Let me start by saying, these Microsoft folks know how to put on a show! Way to go guys! From the keynote speakers, to the General Session production, to the more than 400 speakers and presenters, to the over 500 sessions, to the women and men who make the slide decks appear automagically on the right presenter's workstation, to the speaker room hosts, to the security staff, to the cooks, to the volunteers, and by God if I forgot anyone, but this is how you make it happen! What humbles me the most is, I am just a small cog on that wheel, but I realize the importance of getting your stuff together - by that I am referring to the material and sessions I had to prepare and deliver with team co-captain, David Musgrave. With that said, here's a list of places you can find stuff about this past Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012: The Dynamics GP Blogster (this site): Why you need to attend Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Another reason to attend Microsoft Dynamic...

The materials for our presentations are now available for download. Click the link for each session to retrieve the files containing the presentation slide deck and the 96-page Support Debugging Tool training workbook. Remember... we worked really hard to provide the attached documentation included with our sessions. If you have any comments on the materials, please feel free to add them to this post. Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012 site CSGP19 Administering Microsoft Dynamics GP Like a Pro with the Support Debugging Tool CSGP23 Advanced Microsoft Dynamics GP Administration with the Support Debugging Tool The Support Debugging Tool Training Workbook Also, you can find the slides to our GPUG DayONE session containing hundreds of links to resources around the community. This slide deck also makes for a really good presentation at your office. UBGP18 Where do the Experts Turn for Answers? The Learning Resources page on this blog will be updated to i...

Convergence is now in it's last day and the morning opens up with a great treat: some good ol' Texas 2 Step dance and gaming activities for individuals in attendance. It's always good to note that The spOt's party was the night before, so garnishing full attendance to the Closing Session is always been a challenge, but here we were, scrambling for a couple seats. Texas 2-Step Place is packed for the closing session! Doug Kennedy, Vice President, Microsoft Dynamics Partners, opened the final keynote presentation with a summary of our previous days' events (including a recap of conference attendees' volunteer efforts to give back to the local community), followed by an energetic performance by Dance Houston . Dance Houston Then the moment everyone was waiting for: an advance welcome to next year's event in New Orleans, Louisiana, host city for Convergence 2013 - If you want to start tweeting about the event, use hash tag #CONV13 . Microsoft...

After all the hoopla from Day 1 , Day 2 of Microsoft Dynamics Convergence Houston 2012 begins with a solid breakfast at the Hilton Americas Cafe with David and Jennifer Musgrave, and MVP Frank Hamelly. Breakfast was short lived and off we went to get ready for our second session, CSGP23-R1 Advanced Microsoft Dynamics GP Administration with the Support Debugging Tool . Our session featured MVP Mark Polino  (twitter: @mpolino ) who was slinging some t-shirts and caps to the 277 strong audience. I have to confess this was ubber fun! Upon wrapping up our session, Dave and I quickly went over to  CSGP20-R1 The New Microsoft Dynamics GP Administrator to show some support for John and Leslie in their presentation. Leslie has been instrumental in the success of our presentations throughout the years. John Lowther and MVP Leslie Vail Next up was an interactive discussion session on one of my favorite topics: security. IDGP02-R1 Ask the Experts: Security in Micros...

If you are a habitual Convergence attendee, you probably know that the Opening Keynote with  Kirill Tatarinov , President of Microsoft Business Solutions, is one of the most awaited events of the entire event. As usual, Kirill was on point with his opening and playing the part by wearing a nice Texan hat. Kirill Tatarinov, President Microsoft Business Solutions welcomes attendees Kirill presented a summary of interesting facts on the conference, including 10,000+ attendees, representing 270 companies from over 50 countries. Kirill quickly turned the mic over to Kevin Turner , COO of Microsoft Corporation, who wasted no time walking attendees through Microsoft's global reach and vision of the future. Kevin Turner, COO Microsoft Corporation "Let me set it up with a little bit of an overview of Microsoft and what we're up to. Microsoft, as many of you know, is the world's largest software company, but we're a lot more than just that. We employ over 95,0...

Saturday was sure an exciting day at the  GPUG PreGame event. It was definitely good to see all the Microsoft Dynamics GP '12' Web Client coolness in action, straight from the guys who developed the product to begin with. However, I had been looking forward to Sunday, as it marked the first presentation that David Musgrave and I would be delivering at GPUG DayONE . The morning started with a breakfast hosted by IntellPartners for its clients attending Microsoft Dynamics Convergence 2012 . Mariano Gomez, Lorrie Hendrickson (East West Manufacturing), Ted Mauldin After wrapping up breakfast, David and I went over to Ballroom B where we would be presenting our session. We had the opportunity to do some tech check and made sure that our slides were loaded on the presenters desktop computer. Mariano Gomez and David Musgrave After our tech check, there was a small gathering for DayONE presenters, where last minute instructions and guidelines were provided. David a...