Saturday 19 December 2015

Microsoft Dynamics MBL/BRL January 2016 Price Changes



Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics GP, and Microsoft Dynamics NAV Module Based Licensing and Business Ready Licensing price changes – effective January 2016.​
Microsoft Dynamics currently supports three licensing models for Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics GP, and Microsoft Dynamics NAV: 

·        Module Based Licensing ("MBL") model and Business Ready Licensing ("BRL"), available to existing customers having first licensed in 2014 (or prior)​
·        Business Value Licensing for new and existing Dynamics AX customers
·        Perpetual Licensing for new and existing Dynamics NAV and Dynamics GP customers

While Microsoft encourage existing MBL and BRL customers with an active enhancement plan to upgrade to the latest version of their products using the attractive license model transition upgrade policies, if applicable, Microsoft understand that some customers will want to remain on their current versions.  
Therefore, existing MBL and BRL customers will be able to continue licensing additional users and functionality through their existing licensing models.  That said, Microsoft do not want our pricing policies to discourage customers from upgrading due to user price differences. 

So, to complete the user price point rationalization change first implemented in July 2014, Microsoft is increasing user prices on the following license models and editions effective 1 January 2016:

- Microsoft Dynamics AX MBL Professional, MBL Enterprise, and BRL Business Essentials
- Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics NAV MBL Professional, MBL User Based Pricing, and BRL Business Essentials

Microsoft believe that this pricing realignment, designed to bridge the gap between old and new licensing models, will help you increase your existing customer revenue while making it slightly more compelling for your existing customers to upgrade to the latest version of their products. 

The resulting prices are illustrated in the table below.

This price increase does not impact the Protected List Price of users licensed by existing customers prior to 1 January 2016, subject to the then applicable Customer Services and Support Policy. 

Please note that MBL prices for the Standard edition and that BRL prices for the Advanced Management edition are not changing.  ​

What does it mean for existing customers?  Between now and 31 December  2015, there is no better time for your existing customers on the MBL and BRL license models to buy the users they might need in the next 6 to 12 months by buying them before prices go up on 1 January 2016.

Next steps for your organization:
1.     Please place your orders by December 29th 2015 to ensure posting by December 31st 2015.​


Monday 7 December 2015

Cumulative Update 33 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 has been released (Build 43894)



Cumulative Update 33 includes all application and platform hotfixes and regulatory features that have been released for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013.
The cumulative update is intended mainly for solutions that are experiencing the problems described in the Knowledge Base article linked to below. However, you are advised to always keep your solution updated with the latest cumulative update. If you are in doubt about whether this cumulative update addresses your specific problem, or if you want to confirm whether any special compatibility, installation, or download issues are associated with this cumulative update, support professionals in Customer Support Services are ready to help you.

The cumulative update includes hotfixes that apply to all countries and hotfixes specific to the following local versions:
  • AU – Australia
  • AT – Austria
  • BE – Belgium
  • CH – Switzerland
  • DE – Germany
  • DK – Denmark
  • ES – Spain
  • FI – Finland
  • FR – France
  • IS – Iceland
  • IT – Italy
  • NA – North America
  • NL – Netherlands
  • NO – Norway
  • NZ – New Zealand
  • SE – Sweden
  • UK – United Kingdom
Where to find Cumulative Update 33
You can download the cumulative update from KB 3121031 – Cumulative Update 33 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 (Build 43894).
Warning
Before you install a cumulative update in a production environment, take the following precautions:
1.    Test the cumulative update in a non-production environment.
2.    Make a backup of the system or computer where the cumulative update is to be installed.

Cumulative Update 26 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 R2 has been released (Build 43896)



Cumulative Update 26 includes all application and platform hotfixes and regulatory features that have been released for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 R2.
The cumulative update is intended mainly for solutions that are experiencing the problems described in the Knowledge Base article linked to below. However, you are advised to always keep your solution updated with the latest cumulative update. If you are in doubt about whether this cumulative update addresses your specific problem, or if you want to confirm whether any special compatibility, installation, or download issues are associated with this cumulative update, support professionals in Customer Support Services are ready to help you.

The cumulative update includes hotfixes that apply to all countries and hotfixes specific to the following local versions:
  •   AU – Australia
  •   AT – Austria
  •   BE – Belgium
  •   CH – Switzerland
  •   CZ – Czech Republic
  •   DE – Germany
  •   DK – Denmark
  •   ES – Spain
  •   FI  – Finland
  •   FR – France
  •   IS – Iceland
  •   IT – Italy
  •   NA – North America
  •   NL – Netherlands
  •   NO – Norway
  •   NZ – New Zealand
  •   RU – Russia
  •   SE – Sweden
  •   UK – United Kingdom
Where to find Cumulative Update 26
You can download the cumulative update from KB 3121033 – Cumulative Update 26 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 R2 (Build 43896).
Warning
Before you install a cumulative update in a production environment, take the following precautions:
1.    Test the cumulative update in a non-production environment.
2.    Make a backup of the system or computer where the cumulative update is to be installed.

Cumulative Update 14 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015 has been released (Build 43887)



Cumulative Update 14 includes all application and platform hotfixes and regulatory features that have been released for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015.
The cumulative update is intended mainly for solutions that are experiencing the problems described in the Knowledge Base article linked to below. However, you are advised to always keep your solution updated with the latest cumulative update. If you are in doubt about whether this cumulative update addresses your specific problem, or if you want to confirm whether any special compatibility, installation, or download issues are associated with this cumulative update, support professionals in Customer Support Services are ready to help you.

The cumulative update includes hotfixes that apply to all countries and hotfixes specific to the following local versions:
  •   AU – Australia
  •   AT – Austria
  •   BE – Belgium
  •   CH – Switzerland
  •   CZ – Czech Republic
  •   DE – Germany
  •   DK – Denmark
  •   ES – Spain
  •   FI  – Finland
  •   FR – France
  •   IS – Iceland
  •   IT – Italy
  •   NA – North America
  •   NL – Netherlands
  •   NO – Norway
  •   NZ – New Zealand
  •   RU – Russia
  •   SE – Sweden
  •   UK – United Kingdom
Note: You must convert the database if you are upgrading to this cumulative update from a cumulative update earlier than Cumulative Update 9 (build 41779). For more information, see Converting a Database in Help for Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
Note: To enable customized translation of profiles, a number of actions are now available on the Profile List page. You can export and import resource files to enable translation for one or more profiles. The steps to install and uninstall language modules have also been modified. For more information, see How to: Install Language ModulesHow to: Uninstall Language Modules, and How to: Export, Edit, and Import Translated Profile Strings in Help for Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
Where to find Cumulative Update 14
You can download the cumulative update from KB 3121037 – Cumulative Update 14 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015 (Build 43887).
Warning
Before you install a cumulative update in a production environment, take the following precautions:
1.    Test the cumulative update in a non-production environment.
2.    Make a backup of the system or computer where the cumulative update is to be installed.

Cumulative Update 2 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 has been released (Build 43897)



Cumulative Update 2 includes all application and platform hotfixes and regulatory features that have been released for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016.

The cumulative update is intended mainly for solutions that are experiencing the problems described in the Knowledge Base article linked to below. However, you are advised to always keep your solution updated with the latest cumulative update. If you are in doubt about whether this cumulative update addresses your specific problem, or if you want to confirm whether any special compatibility, installation, or download issues are associated with this cumulative update, support professionals in Customer Support Services are ready to help you.

The cumulative update includes hotfixes that apply to all countries and hotfixes specific to the following local versions:
  •   AU – Australia
  •   AT – Austria
  •   BE – Belgium
  •   CH – Switzerland
  •   CZ – Czech Republic
  •   DE – Germany
  •   DK – Denmark
  •   ES – Spain
  •   FI  – Finland
  •   FR – France
  •   IS – Iceland
  •   IT – Italy
  •   NA – North America
  •   NL – Netherlands
  •   NO – Norway
  •   NZ – New Zealand
  •   RU – Russia
  •   SE – Sweden
  •   UK – United Kingdom

Where to find Cumulative Update 2
You can download the cumulative update from KB 3121038 – Cumulative Update 2 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 (Build 43897).

Warning
Before you install a cumulative update in a production environment, take the following precautions:
1.    Test the cumulative update in a non-production environment.
2.    Make a backup of the system or computer where the cumulative update is to be installed.

Wednesday 4 November 2015

Cumulative Update 13 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015 has been released (Build 43389)



Cumulative Update 13 includes all application and platform hotfixes and regulatory features that have been released for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015.
The cumulative update is intended mainly for solutions that are experiencing the problems described in the Knowledge Base article linked to below. However, you are advised to always keep your solution updated with the latest cumulative update. If you are in doubt about whether this cumulative update addresses your specific problem, or if you want to confirm whether any special compatibility, installation, or download issues are associated with this cumulative update, support professionals in Customer Support Services are ready to help you.

The cumulative update includes hotfixes that apply to all countries and hotfixes specific to the following local versions:
  •   AU – Australia
  •   AT – Austria
  •   BE – Belgium
  •   CH – Switzerland
  •   CZ – Czech Republic
  •   DE – Germany
  •   DK – Denmark
  •   ES – Spain
  •   FI  – Finland
  •   FR – France
  •   IS – Iceland
  •   IT – Italy
  •   NA – North America
  •   NL – Netherlands
  •   NO – Norway
  •   NZ – New Zealand
  •   RU – Russia
  •   SE – Sweden
  •   UK – United Kingdom

Note: You must convert the database if you are upgrading to this cumulative update from a cumulative update earlier than Cumulative Update 9 (build 41779). For more information, see Converting a Database in Help for Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

Note: To enable customized translation of profiles, a number of actions are now available on the Profile List page. You can export and import resource files to enable translation for one or more profiles. The steps to install and uninstall language modules have also been modified. For more information, see How to: Install Language Modules,How to: Uninstall Language Modules, and How to: Export, Edit, and Import Translated Profile Strings in Help for Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

Where to find Cumulative Update 13
You can download the cumulative update from KB 3106088 – Cumulative Update 13 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015 (Build 43389).

OData Filtering
If your solution uses OData web services with a combination of filters on $orderBy desc and $top, this results in errors in Dynamics NAV 2015 Cumulative Update 13. To avoid this error, add the following entry to the CustomSettings.config file for the Dynamics NAV Server instance:
<add key=”EnableODataStrictFiltering” value=”false”/>
This disables support for complex filters.

Warning
Before you install a cumulative update in a production environment, take the following precautions:
1.     Test the cumulative update in a non-production environment.
2.     Make a backup of the system or computer where the cumulative update is to be installed.


Cumulative Update 25 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 R2 has been released (Build 43391)



Cumulative Update 25 includes all application and platform hotfixes and regulatory features that have been released for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 R2.
The cumulative update is intended mainly for solutions that are experiencing the problems described in the Knowledge Base article linked to below. However, you are advised to always keep your solution updated with the latest cumulative update. If you are in doubt about whether this cumulative update addresses your specific problem, or if you want to confirm whether any special compatibility, installation, or download issues are associated with this cumulative update, support professionals in Customer Support Services are ready to help you.

The cumulative update includes hotfixes that apply to all countries and hotfixes specific to the following local versions:
  •   AU – Australia
  •   AT – Austria
  •   BE – Belgium
  •   CH – Switzerland
  •   CZ – Czech Republic
  •   DE – Germany
  •   DK – Denmark
  •   ES – Spain
  •   FI  – Finland
  •   FR – France
  •   IS – Iceland
  •   IT – Italy
  •   NA – North America
  •   NL – Netherlands
  •   NO – Norway
  •   NZ – New Zealand
  •   RU – Russia
  •   SE – Sweden
  •   UK – United Kingdom

Where to find Cumulative Update 25
You can download the cumulative update from KB 3106087 – Cumulative Update 25 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 R2 (Build 43391).

Warning
Before you install a cumulative update in a production environment, take the following precautions:
1.     Test the cumulative update in a non-production environment.
2.     Make a backup of the system or computer where the cumulative update is to be installed.