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NICE,FRANCE LEARN | INSPIRE | INNOVATE TECHNICAL CONFERENCE 2011

IMPLEMENTING A BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SOLUTION WITH MICROSOFT DYNAMICS AX 2012 ROLE CENTERS AND CUBES SESSION CODE : BRK208 MICROSOFT CORPORATION MILINDA VITHARANA SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER

Today we will show you… Capabilities of the pre-built BI solution How you can install the pre-built solution as you set up Dynamics AX How you can easily configure cubes for your licenses and customizations How to extend the pre-built solution to meet the needs of your users How to integrate the pre-built solution with existing BI infrastructure

Components of the pre-built BI solution ~ 150 Analytic Reports 34 pre-built Role Centers targeted toward personas across the organization MS Excel–based report templates Collaborate, Share using MS SharePoint 800+ Production Reports Cube schemas in Finance, Supply chain, Services, and workflow domains that provide aggregate data AX 2012 Secure access to production data

We have made it easy to implement & configure

Components in action today

ACCESS and DELIVERY Microsoft Office SharePoint Server ReportsReports Role Centers MS Excel PowerPivotPowerPivotScorecardsScorecardsPlansPlans BI PLATFORM Microsoft SQL Server Other Database Sources Other General Data Sources APPLICATION LAYER AND USER TOOLS Microsoft Office Microsoft Dynamics AX

Pains and challenges Sara, CFO I need relevant information I want to have information quickly ! I want to use tools that I’m familiar with Simon, Systems implementer/consultant Implementations need to be short and painless I need to be able to customize the solution to meet the need BI solutions are complex – a lot of moving parts and components Nandita, Developer I need to improve my productivity I want to reuse code as much as possible I want to use familiar tools

Today You Will See Install pre-built BI solution Users are able to preview Role Centers with AX Production use of pre- built BI solution Configure pre-built BI solution Extend pre-built BI solution with SQL BI tools New requirements Customize pre-built BI solution Some time later…

Today You Will See Install pre-built BI solution Users are able to preview Role centers with AX Production use of pre- built solution Configure pre-built BI solution Extend pre-built BI solution with SQL BI tools New requirements Customize pre-built BI solution Some time later … DEMO 1: INSTALL PRE-BUILT BI SOLUTIONDEMO 1: INSTALL PRE-BUILT BI SOLUTION DAY IN THE LIFE OF SIMON, PARTNER/CONSULTANT Implementations need to be short and painless Implementations need to be short and painless BI solutions are complex – a lot of moving parts and components BI solutions are complex – a lot of moving parts and componentsFEATURES AX Setup wizard AX Setup wizard Analysis project wizard Analysis project wizardBENEFITS Implement pre-built BI solution during AX setup Implement pre-built BI solution during AX setup Does not need specialist BI skills to implement BI solution Does not need specialist BI skills to implement BI solution DEMO 1: INSTALL PRE-BUILT BI SOLUTIONDEMO 1: INSTALL PRE-BUILT BI SOLUTION DAY IN THE LIFE OF SIMON, PARTNER/CONSULTANT Implementations need to be short and painless Implementations need to be short and painless BI solutions are complex – a lot of moving parts and components BI solutions are complex – a lot of moving parts and componentsFEATURES AX Setup wizard AX Setup wizard Analysis project wizard Analysis project wizardBENEFITS Implement pre-built BI solution during AX setup Implement pre-built BI solution during AX setup Does not need specialist BI skills to implement BI solution Does not need specialist BI skills to implement BI solution

Today You Will See Install pre-built BI solution Users are able to preview Role Centers with AX Production use of pre- built BI solution Configure pre-built BI solution Extend pre-built BI solution with SQL BI tools New requirements Customize pre-built BI solution Some time later … DEMO 2: REVIEW FINANCIAL POSITION USING ROLE CENTER DAY IN THE LIFE OF SARA, CFODAY IN THE LIFE OF SARA, CFO I need relevant information I need relevant information I want information quickly I want information quickly I want to use familiar tools I want to use familiar toolsFEATURES CFO Role Center CFO Role Center Microsoft Excel Microsoft ExcelBENEFITS Information at a glance Information at a glance Ability to drill down to details Ability to drill down to details Ad-hoc analysis using Excel Ad-hoc analysis using Excel DEMO 2: REVIEW FINANCIAL POSITION USING ROLE CENTER DAY IN THE LIFE OF SARA, CFODAY IN THE LIFE OF SARA, CFO I need relevant information I need relevant information I want information quickly I want information quickly I want to use familiar tools I want to use familiar toolsFEATURES CFO Role Center CFO Role Center Microsoft Excel Microsoft ExcelBENEFITS Information at a glance Information at a glance Ability to drill down to details Ability to drill down to details Ad-hoc analysis using Excel Ad-hoc analysis using Excel

Today You Will See Install pre-built BI solution Users are able to preview Role centers with AX Production use of pre- built solution Configure pre-built BI solution Extend pre-built BI solution with SQL BI tools New requirements Customize pre-built BI solution Some time later … DEMO 3: CONFIGURE CUBES BY INCLUDING DIMENSIONS AND LANGUAGES DAY IN THE LIFE OF SIMON, PARTNER/CONSULTANT I need to be able to customize the solution to meet the need I need to be able to customize the solution to meet the need BI solutions are complex – a lot of moving parts and components BI solutions are complex – a lot of moving parts and componentsFEATURES Dimensions Dimensions Analysis project wizard Analysis project wizardBENEFITS Most common customizations are simple, quick, and easy Most common customizations are simple, quick, and easy Does not need BI developer skills for common customizations Does not need BI developer skills for common customizations DEMO 3: CONFIGURE CUBES BY INCLUDING DIMENSIONS AND LANGUAGES DAY IN THE LIFE OF SIMON, PARTNER/CONSULTANT I need to be able to customize the solution to meet the need I need to be able to customize the solution to meet the need BI solutions are complex – a lot of moving parts and components BI solutions are complex – a lot of moving parts and componentsFEATURES Dimensions Dimensions Analysis project wizard Analysis project wizardBENEFITS Most common customizations are simple, quick, and easy Most common customizations are simple, quick, and easy Does not need BI developer skills for common customizations Does not need BI developer skills for common customizations

Today You Will See Install pre-built BI solution Users are able to preview Role centers with AX Production use of pre- built solution Configure pre-built BI solution Extend pre-built BI solution with SQL BI tools New requirements Customize pre-built BI solution Some time later … DEMO 4: CREATE A NEW CUBE IN AXDEMO 4: CREATE A NEW CUBE IN AX DAY IN THE LIFE OF SIMON, PARTNER/CONSULTANT I need to be able to customize the solution to meet the need I need to be able to customize the solution to meet the need BI solutions are complex – a lot of moving parts and components BI solutions are complex – a lot of moving parts and componentsFEATURES Perspectives Perspectives Analysis project wizard Analysis project wizardBENEFITS Most common customizations are simple, quick, and easy Most common customizations are simple, quick, and easy Does not need BI developer skills for common customizations Does not need BI developer skills for common customizations DEMO 4: CREATE A NEW CUBE IN AXDEMO 4: CREATE A NEW CUBE IN AX DAY IN THE LIFE OF SIMON, PARTNER/CONSULTANT I need to be able to customize the solution to meet the need I need to be able to customize the solution to meet the need BI solutions are complex – a lot of moving parts and components BI solutions are complex – a lot of moving parts and componentsFEATURES Perspectives Perspectives Analysis project wizard Analysis project wizardBENEFITS Most common customizations are simple, quick, and easy Most common customizations are simple, quick, and easy Does not need BI developer skills for common customizations Does not need BI developer skills for common customizations

Today You Will See Install pre-built BI solution Users are able to preview Role centers with AX Production use of pre- built solution Configure pre-built BI solution Extend pre-built BI solution with SQL BI tools New requirements Customize pre-built solution Some time later … DEMO 5: EXTEND CUBES USING SQL SERVER TOOLSDEMO 5: EXTEND CUBES USING SQL SERVER TOOLS DAY IN THE LIFE OF ISSAC, BUSINESS APPLICATION DEVELOPERDAY IN THE LIFE OF ISSAC, BUSINESS APPLICATION DEVELOPER I need to improve my productivity I need to improve my productivity I want to reuse code as much as possible I want to reuse code as much as possible I want to use familiar tools I want to use familiar toolsFEATURES AOT AOT BI Development Studio BI Development StudioBENEFITS Integration with native AX development environment Integration with native AX development environment Reuse metadata and business logic Reuse metadata and business logic Ability to extend using Microsoft BI tools and ISV tools Ability to extend using Microsoft BI tools and ISV tools DEMO 5: EXTEND CUBES USING SQL SERVER TOOLSDEMO 5: EXTEND CUBES USING SQL SERVER TOOLS DAY IN THE LIFE OF ISSAC, BUSINESS APPLICATION DEVELOPERDAY IN THE LIFE OF ISSAC, BUSINESS APPLICATION DEVELOPER I need to improve my productivity I need to improve my productivity I want to reuse code as much as possible I want to reuse code as much as possible I want to use familiar tools I want to use familiar toolsFEATURES AOT AOT BI Development Studio BI Development StudioBENEFITS Integration with native AX development environment Integration with native AX development environment Reuse metadata and business logic Reuse metadata and business logic Ability to extend using Microsoft BI tools and ISV tools Ability to extend using Microsoft BI tools and ISV tools

In Summary PERSONARESULTS AND BENEFITS END USER Comprehensive BI content – Answers most business questions BI integrated into user experience Access data using familiar tools IMPLEMENTER/ CONSULTANT Shorter Implementation time – Implement BI in first phase Common customizations are quick and easy DEVELOPER Improve productivity by reusing metadata and business logic Use familiar SQL Server BI tools to extend the solution

Top 10 Tips from the Session Dynamics AX 2012 ships with a powerful pre-built BI solution – Use it as a foundation for your BI solution If most of your corporate data resides in Dynamics AX 2012, pre-built solution should meet most of your BI needs Implement the pre-built solution as you set up – Users will see immediate value from the investment in Dynamics AX 2012 You can configure cubes & Role Centers using a wizard-driven UI – You can configure as your implementation evolves You can create new cubes or customize existing cubes from within the AOT. You do not need BI developer skills to create or modify existing cubes Pre-built cubes are shipped as an Analysis Services project in the AOT. You have the ability to layer, import, & export You can extend pre-built cubes using SQL Server BI tools You have the ability to integrate the pre-built solution with existing BI infrastructure

What we showed you today… Dynamics AX 2012 ships with a powerful pre-built BI solution – Use it as a foundation for BI needs How you can install the pre-built solution as you set up Dynamics AX How you can easily configure cubes for your Dynamics AX licenses and customizations How to extend the pre-built solution to meet the needs of your users How to integrate the pre-built solution with existing BI infrastructure

Related sessions : Deep dive on capabilities of production Reports : Managing your Reporting infrastructure : … Questions on Cubes : … Questions on Production reporting

Visit our Focus Rooms Evaluation of Implementation Proposals by Dynamics AX R&D Solution Architecture & Industry Experts Gain further insights on Dynamics AX Industry Solution Offerings Resolution Guidance on Solution Roadblocks Networking Focus Topic Highlight Business Intelligence Tuesday 2.15pm – 5.45pm Risso 6C Risso 8A Risso 7B Risso 7A Risso 6C Risso 6A/B

© 2011 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 7 and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.