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OverviewWith the introduction of BRL (Business Ready Licensing), Microsoft Dynamics SL is available in two editions, Business Essential and Advanced Management.
Each of these edition are pre-bundled with Microsoft Dynamics SL functionality scaled for your business. If you require modules or functionality in addition to the what is provided in the edition you choose, you have the flexibility to add select components.
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How to evaluate editions
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= Portable Document Format
= XML Paper Specification
= Feature included
= Feature available with Advanced Management Enterprise
options.
= Feature Available to add on to either edition.
Business intelligence and reporting
| Feature | Business Essentials | Advanced Management | Available to add on |
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FRx Currency Translator |
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FRx Desktop Users (1 user) |
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FRx Professional |
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FRx Report Manager |
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FRx Report Server (first copy) |
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FRx WebPort (1User) |
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Key Performance Indicators |
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Microsoft Forecaster Professional
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Sarbanes-Oxley Accelerator |
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Business Information Optimization
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Business Information Optimization
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Business Information Optimization
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Business Information Optimization (BIO) Vue Users |
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FRx Report Designer Users (1 additional concurrent user) |
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FRx Report Designer Users (4 additional concurrent users) |
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FRx Drill Down Viewer (per named user) |
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FRx Report Launcher (per named user) |
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FRx Report Server (first engine) |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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FRx Report Server (per additional engine) |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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FRx WebPort (1 WebPort user/Advanced Management user) |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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FRx WebPort License (additional block of 10 WebPort users) |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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Microsoft Forecaster Professional
(per each additional named user) |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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Microsoft Forecaster Unlimited user pack |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
Collaborative workspace
| Feature | Business Essentials | Advanced Management | Available to add on |
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Business Portal
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Business Portal Named Employee Users (1) |
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Business Portal Named Employee Users (various ranges) |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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BP Named Vendor/Customer Users (various ranges) |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
Configuration and development
| Feature | Business Essentials | Advanced Management | Available to add on |
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System Manager |
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Customization Manager |
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Microsoft Dynamics SL Tools for
Visual Basic |
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E-commerce Gateway EDI |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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Web Order |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
Customer relationship management
| Feature | Business Essentials | Advanced Management | Available to add on |
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM Professional Sales, customer service, and marketing
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User-based licensing required |
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NoteMicrosoft Dynamics CRM can be purchased through the Microsoft Volume Licensing program as an add on to the Business Essentials edition.
Field service management
| Feature | Business Essentials | Advanced Management | Available to add on |
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Service Dispatch |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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Equipment Maintenance |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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Flat Rate Pricing |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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Service Contracts |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
Financial management
NoteAdvanced Management Enterprise only options are not available for financial management.
| Feature | Business Essentials | Advanced Management | Available to add on |
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Accounts Payable |
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Accounts Receivable |
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Bank Reconciliation |
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Currency Manager |
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General Ledger |
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Multi-Company |
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Cash Manager |
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Application Server |
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Financial Statement Translation |
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Human resources management
| Feature | Business Essentials | Advanced Management | Available to add on |
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Advanced Payroll |
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Payroll with Direct Deposit |
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Time & Attendance for Business Portal |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
Manufacturing
NoteAdvanced Management Enterprise only options are not available for manufacturing.
| Feature | Business Essentials | Advanced Management | Available to add on |
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Bill of Material |
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Work Order |
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Project accounting
| Feature | Business Essentials | Advanced Management | Available to add on |
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Mobile Time and Expense for Projects/Timekeeper |
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Project Controller |
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Time and Expense for Projects (75
Employee Pack) |
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Analyzer |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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Communicator |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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Contract Management |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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Employee Utilization |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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Flexible Billings |
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Microsoft Office Project Controller |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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Project Allocator |
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Project Budgeting |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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Project Self Service Suite for Business Portal |
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Time and Expense for Projects -
Additional Unlimited Employee Pack |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
Supply chain management
| Feature | Business Essentials | Advanced Management | Available to add on |
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Inventory |
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Order Management |
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Purchasing Order to Purchase |
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Landed Cost |
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Requisitions |
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Advanced Shipment Management |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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Inventory Replenishment |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |
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Orders to Purchase |
Advanced Management Enterprise only |