Released on: October 10, 2007, 3:38 pm

Press Release Author: Alba Spectrum Group

Industry: Computers

Press Release Summary: If your company implemented Great Plains Software Dynamics in
late 1990th, eEnterprise was the brand name for high-end Dynamics: versions 5.5 and
6.0. Formerly the high-end version name was Great Plains Dynamics C/S+: versions
3.2, 4.0, 5.0. When Microsoft acquired Great Plains Software, eEnterprise was
transformed into Microsoft Great Plains Professional: versions 7.0 and 7.5, later on
renamed into Dynamics GP Professional: versions 7.5 (Dynamics family was introduced
in September 2005), 8.0, 9.0 and current version 10.0

Press Release Body: Alba Spectrum Group: http://www.albaspectrum.com
help@albaspectrum.com 1-866-528-0577, 1-630-961-5918

If your company implemented Great Plains Software Dynamics in late 1990th,
eEnterprise was the brand name for high-end Dynamics: versions 5.5 and 6.0.
Formerly the high-end version name was Great Plains Dynamics C/S+: versions 3.2,
4.0, 5.0. When Microsoft acquired Great Plains Software, eEnterprise was
transformed into Microsoft Great Plains Professional: versions 7.0 and 7.5, later on
renamed into Dynamics GP Professional: versions 7.5 (Dynamics family was introduced
in September 2005), 8.0, 9.0 and current version 10.0. This historical excurse
should define the upgrade path for eEnterprise. Let's briefly review the options
and scenarios:
1. eEnterprise was MS SQL Server application. You are more likely on Microsoft SQL
Server 7, if you still use eEnterprise. Please note that earlier versions of
Dynamics C/S+ were available on Btrieve and Ctree/Faircom, however eEnterprise was
targeted to mid-size and large businesses and so MS SQL Server only option was
reasonable: SQL Server 6.5 and 7.0. Considering SQL Server DB platform, the upgrade
process doesn't require migration from legacy DB platforms
2. eEnterprise to GP Professional upgrade path. If you own eEnterprise and are
current with Microsoft Business Solutions annual enhancement program (which is not
necessary the case, as the question is why you didn't upgrade since 2001?), then
with some exotic exceptions, you should be owning GP Professional licenses for
current version 10.0, and from business relations with Microsoft standpoint, there
are not objections and you are good for the upgrade. If you are not current with
Enhancement program, then you need to be reenrolled - this will give you access to
new version, contact your MBS VAR of records or if you are not sure who they are,
you can call Albaspectrum
3. Upgrade Scenarios. Assuming that you are on eEnterprise version 6.0. You will
need to upgrade to GP Professional 7.5 first, then to GP 9.0 and apply 9.0 Service
Pack 2, and at this point you can go to the finish - GP 10.0
4. Third Party modules. GPS and Microsoft Business Solutions as its successors,
opened Great Plains platform to ISV partners for beefing up GP business logic and
creating industry verticals. In the time of eEnterprise the programming language of
choice was Great Plains Dexterity. If you have GP ISV modules: Intellisol, Mekorma,
Dynamics.Zip, Avalara, and others or if you have Dexterity modules developed
specially for your company - you will need to contact ISV or theirs successors, plus
hire Dexterity experts to help you with in-house modification upgrade
5. Walking away from eEnterprise. If you are migrating to JDEdwards, PeopleSoft,
Oracle, or other ERP application, you need help with exporting eEnterprise master
records and transactions (work, open and historical) to DB format, convenient for
new MRP programmers - typically tab delimited text files, Microsoft Access DB, or MS
SQL Server custom database

Andrew Karasev, Alba Spectrum Group: http://www.albaspectrum.com
help@albaspectrum.com 1-866-528-0577, 1-630-961-5918, serving Microsoft Dynamics GP
Great Plains customers in USA/Canada nationwide. Local service is available in
Houston, TX: Richmond, Sugar Land, Katy, Rosenberg, Missouri City, Pearland,
Friendswood, Meadows, Mission Bend, Jersey Village; Chicago, IL: Naperville, Aurora,
Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Joliet, Wheaton, Lisle, Downers Grove, Schaumburg, Elk
Grove, Lombard, Woodridge, Darien, Westmont, Batavia, St. Charles, Elgin, Crystal
Lake. Service is also available in Houston and Dallas metros, plus internationally
in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Oceania and UK



Web Site: http://www.albaspectrum.com

Contact Details: Alba Spectrum Group: http://www.albaspectrum.com
help@albaspectrum.com 1-866-528-0577, 1-630-961-5918, serving Microsoft Dynamics GP
Great Plains customers in USA/Canada nationwide