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8323 - Solomon 5.5 - Installation & Configuration
Course Description

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Duration: 2 Day

Prerequisites:
Before attending this course, students must have:

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows 2003, or Windows XP. General knowledge of database applications is helpful but not required.

Course Description:

This course develops your understanding of technologies and techniques necessary to successfully install Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon. By covering the basics of installation and setup, as well as advanced topics such as optimization, the course builds your confidence and minimizes the installation time for your customers. Microsoft SQL Server is discussed as it applies specifically to the optimization of Microsoft Solomon. The course covers the installation of Microsoft Solomon as well as the installation of the related products listed in the agenda. This course does not go into the setup and use of the Solomon application as these topics are covered within other training offered by Microsoft Solomon

Objectives:

  • Identify the unique position of Microsoft Solomon in the accounting software marketplace
  • Describe features, design foundations, and system-level support
  • Interpret Solomon licensing issues and the relationship with Microsoft SQL Server licensing
  • Describe the working relationship between Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Solomon
  • Identify the elements of Microsoft Solomon pre-installation
  • Gather resources needed to prepare for Microsoft Solomon installation
  • Identify the basics of developing a Microsoft Solomon implementation plan
  • Prepare the computer platform for Microsoft Solomon installation
  • Identify the main elements of Microsoft Solomon installation
  • Install Microsoft Solomon
  • Use Microsoft Solomon Inspector
  • Set up new Microsoft Solomon databases
  • Set up Microsoft Solomon demo databases
  • Login to Microsoft Solomon
  • Register Microsoft Solomon
  • Set up Microsoft Solomon clients
  • Identify the Microsoft Solomon directory structure
  • Identify Microsoft Solomon components
  • Run Microsoft Solomon modules an open Solomon windows
  • Navigate through the system and manage database records using the Microsoft Solomon Toolbar
  • Set up Microsoft Solomon printer services
  • Use Microsoft Solomon standard and extended report options
  • Use Microsoft Solomon online help system
  • Identify the different levels of system security used with Microsoft Solomon
  • Define Microsoft Solomon users and groups
  • Set up user an user group access rights
  • Change user passwords
  • Use inquiry and entity inquiry windows in Microsoft Solomon
  • Use Microsoft Solomons powerful copy and paste functions
  • Set up and use Microsoft Solomon templates
  • Identify the basics of using recurring transactions in Microsoft Solomon
  • Attach pop-up personal notes to data items
  • Track current Microsoft Solomon user activity
  • Use the Microsoft Solomon event log
  • Download and install Microsoft Solomon update files
  • Identify the basics of on-going system maintenance
  • Backup the Microsoft Solomon database and system
  • Use the Database Maintenance Plan in Microsoft SQL Server
  • Configure Microsoft Windows Servers
  • Recommend Microsoft SQL Server Settings
  • Identify bottlenecks
  • Utilize Windows Performance Monitor
  • Describe the basics of RAID arrays
  • Use Windows Performance Monitor for SQL
  • Set up an Application Server
  • Submit requests to an Application Server
  • Monitor requests made to an Application Server
  • Identify Microsoft Solomon Supporting products
  • Identify the uses for Web Order
  • Set up ODBC data sources
  • Install Crystal Reports
  • Install FRx
  • Use Transaction Import
  • Identify problems and find sources of problems
  • Use tools and sources in Solomon to correct issues
  • Use SQL Server Profiler
  • Troubleshoot Microsoft Solomon
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Course Outline
Lesson 1: Introducing the Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon System
  • Understanding Microsoft Solomon
  • Licensing Microsoft Solomon
  • Understanding Microsoft SQL Server licensing
  • Understanding the Microsoft Solomon SQL Server relationship

Lesson 2: Preparing to Install Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon
  • Defining pre-installation
  • Protecting current accounting data
  • Gathering what you need
  • Defining the implementation plan
  • Setting up the appropriate computer system
  • Solomon hardware and software requirements and recommendations

Lesson 3: Installing Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon
  • Understanding the process
  • Installing Microsoft SQL Server
  • Installing Microsoft Solomon
  • Using the inspector post installation

Lesson 4: Preparing Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon Databases for Use
  • Creating databases
  • Logging into Microsoft Solomon
  • Preparing databases for operation
  • Registering Microsoft Solomon

Lesson 5: Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon Client Installation
  • Setting up Microsoft Solomon clients

Lesson 6: Directory Structure and Components
  • Understanding the Microsoft Solomon directory structure
  • Microsoft Solomon components

Lesson 7: Learning the Basics of Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon
  • Navigating through Microsoft Solomon
  • Using function keys
  • Running Microsoft Solomon Applications
  • Entering and managing data records
  • Setting up printer services
  • Setting up a default Microsoft Solomon printer
  • Using online help
  • Initializing data in Solomon

Lesson 8: Establishing Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon Security
  • Protecting Microsoft Solomon
  • Understanding the levels of system security
  • Establishing internal Solomon security

Lesson 9: Learning Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon Power-User Features
  • Extending Microsoft Solomon usage
  • Using inquiry and entity inquiry windows
  • Copying and pasting data
  • Entering data using templates
  • Using recurring transactions
  • Attaching pop-up notes to data items

Lesson 10: Monitoring and Maintaining Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon
  • Monitoring active Microsoft Solomon users
  • Reviewing the Microsoft Solomon event log
  • Performing on-going system maintenance
  • Backing up Microsoft Solomon
  • Using the database maintenance wizard
  • Other considerations

Lesson 11: Optimizing Performance
  • Optimizing performance
  • Windows OS bottleneck analysis
  • Strategies for testing and tuning servers
  • SQL Server configuration
  • Methods of optimizing a SQL relational database
  • Analyzing and troubleshooting less than optimal performance
  • Optimization summary

Lesson 12: Using Microsoft Business Solutions Solomon Application Server
  • Application Server overview
  • Setting up Application Server
  • Pausing, restarting, and shutting down Application Servers
  • Submitting Application Server requests
  • Checking the Application Server queue
  • Viewing Application Server logs

Lesson 13: Installing Additional Products
  • Installing additional products
  • Web Order starter kit
  • Configuring ODBC
  • Crystal Reports
  • Installing Crystal Reports
  • FRx
  • Installing FRx

Lesson 14: Transaction Import
  • Transaction import process
  • Control macro generator
  • Transaction import

Lesson 15: Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting
  • Identifying the problem and finding its source
  • Tools and sources
  • Microsoft Solomon online documentation
  • TechKnowledge database
  • Problem solving using SQL Server Profiler
  • Troubleshooting scenarios

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