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Implementing a Business Intelligence solution with Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 R2Milinda VitharanaSnr. Program ManagerMicrosoft Corporation
BRK307
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Disclaimer© 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 is a pre-release product under development. 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. Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. All product release dates and features specified are preliminary based on current expectations, and are subject to change without notice. Microsoft may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice.
Sample code included in this presentation is made available AS IS. THE ENTIRE RISK OF THE USE OR THE RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THIS CODE REMAINS WITH THE USER.
MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. NO LICENSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY ESTOPPEL OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IS GRANTED BY THIS PRESENTATION. Microsoft products are not intended for use in medical, life saving, or life sustaining applications.
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Session Focus
Why BI solutions are challenging & complex
Comprehensive BI solution in Dynamics AX2012 R2
Implement pre-built solution to complete AX2012 experience
Configure, customize & extend using Microsoft BI tools
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Challenges
Insights on processes and teams
Improve productivity
Monitor corporate initiatives
Meet my customer needs
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BI Throughout The ApplicationRole centers are “BI powered dashboards“
45 Home page
Powerful self-service capabilities and tools
Customizable
Built on Microsoft BI stack
33AX 2012
Out of the box in AX2012 R2
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Key BI enhancements in AX2012 R2
Ad-hoc analysis on Role centers and List pages with SQL Power
view
Model & visualize data in
Role centersWith High speed
chart controls
Improved E2E support for KPIs
and measurementsin Role centers
OData provider improvements
that enable powerful data
mash-up scenarios
PowerShell based cube deployment
Support for SSRS
in SharePoint integrated mode
15 (4 new) cubes
& 45 Role centers (12 new)
with refreshed content
Data partitioning support for
Cubes & Reporting
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High level architecture
Data layer
Integration layer
Presentation layer
Application Object server (AOS)
Query Service
Metadata service
OData service
Dynamics AX2012 R2 cubes
Dynamics AX2012 OLTP database
AX2012 EP clientAX2012 windows
client
Role Center Role Center
XMLA/MDXServices
External clients
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Integration layer
High level architecture – integration layer
Application Object server (AOS)
Query Service
Metadata service
OData service
Dynamics AX2012 R2 cubes
XMLA/MDXServices
New New enhanced
enhanced
New cubes in Retail, inventory & budgeting
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Presentation layer
High level architecture – presentation layer
Tools and Capabilities
SSRS
Production & analytical
reports
ASP.Net
Embedded Chart controls
Mgt. Reporter
Financial statement
s
SQL RB3
Ad-hoc reports
PowerPivot
Data mash-ups
SQL Power view
Data analysis
AX client
Cues & List pages
AX2012 EP & Windows client
Role Center
AX User control web part
AX Report viewer web
part
Business Overview web part
AX Power view web
part
New Enhanced
New enhanced New
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EXECUTIVEMANUFACTURING
HR
FINANCE SALES & MKT RETAIL PUBLIC SECTOR
SERVICES SECTOR
TEMPLATES
AX2012
45 pre-built Role centers suited to most roles in an Organization
+R2
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AX2012 R2 ships with 15 Cubes
General Ledger
Accounts Receivable
s
Accounts payable
Sales Production Purchases
Expense mgt.
Env. sustainabili
tyCRM
Project Accounting
Workflow analysis
Budget Control
Budget planning
Inventory valuation
Retail
AX2012 + R2
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DEMO
Components of the BI solution
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Taxonomy of AX 2012 R2 BI Capabilities & ToolsCATEGORY CAPABILITY TOOL or OPTION
QUERY
PRE DEFINED QUERY• Operational queries• Lists of operational/financial data• Print lists of operational /financial
data
• Cues• List pages• Auto Report
AD HOC QUERY• Analyze operational/financial data Microsoft Excel add-in for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
REPORTING
Ad hoc Reporting Microsoft® SQL Server® Report Builder v3 with Cubes
Statutory & Financial Reports Microsoft Dynamics Management Reporter
Charting and Info-graphics AX2012 R2 ASP.net chart controls
Production Reports Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Reports
ANALYSIS
Key Performance IndicatorsScorecards
Role Center/Business Overview web part(for advanced capabilities: PerformancePoint Services in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010)
Ad hoc summarization and exploration SQL server Power viewMicrosoft Excel with Cubes and Dynamics AX add-in
ANALYTICAL APPLICATIONS
Financials Consolidation Microsoft Dynamics Management Reporter
CATEGORY CAPABILITY TOOL or OPTION
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Which option should I use ?
VISUALIZE PRINT ANALYZE
SQL Power viewSSRS ReportsAX6.2 Chart
Controls
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Session Focus
Why BI solutions are challenging & complex
Comprehensive BI solution in Dynamics AX2012 R2
Implement pre-built solution to complete AX2012 experience
Configure, customize & extend using Microsoft BI tools
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Easy To Implement and ConfigureWizard-driven user interface (UI)
Analysis project wizard
Prebuilt cubes
customize
Add new cubes
Apply Microsoft Dynamics AX license & configuration
Initial deployment
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DEMO
Implementing and configuring pre-built solution
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Session Focus
Why BI solutions are challenging & complex
Comprehensive BI solution in Dynamics AX2012 R2
Implement pre-built solution to complete AX2012 experience
Configure, customize & extend using Microsoft BI tools
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DEMO
Extending the pre-built solution
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Top tips from this session
BI requirements are varied and solution are complexAX2012 R2 ships with a comprehensive BI solutionImplement BI solution to complete AX2012 experience
Configure and customize the pre-built solution
Leverage Microsoft BI stack and extend the OOB solution
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© 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, 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.