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Dynamics GP Nationwide Partner: Old Great Plains Version Support

We realized that there are many customers, who are still deploying old versions of Great Plains Dynamics: 8.0, 7.5, 7.0, 6.0, 5.5, 5.0, 4.0 (including GP on Pervasive SQL Server/Btrieve and Ctree/Faircom) and even Great Plains Accounting for DOS, Mac and Windows: 9.5, 9.2, 9.1 and earlier.  In this small publication we would like to review typical services for these old Corporate ERP platforms.  This article is for Great Plains consultant and for internal IT support in your organization, so it may look a bit technical for non IT GP users, and at the same time it may look as lacking important technical details for technical consultant - we are trying to make it readable for each group:

1. Data Repair.  When you did posting (something like your Vendor Check or Payroll Check Batch) and computer crashed in the middle of the batch posting routine.  In all these situations you may potentially need Database transaction level repair: removal and modification.  If you are on Pervasive SQL DB platform, you should consider creating DDF files for your Great Plains tables to be available through Pervasive SQL ODBC driver and in this case you can make tables available as Linked Tables in Microsoft Access, for example (or another powerful ODBC connection tool, like Microsoft SQL Server Linked Server and Query).  Before you run update or delete SQL statement (or simply alter records in MS Access) - we recommend you to save btrieve file and index file for your table to be repaired.  Data repair on Pervasive SQL or Ctree (you can install Faircom ODBC driver for Ctree) should be given to Great Plains Technical Consultant.  If you are Dynamics GP Technical consultant, you should be able to perform that type of work, assuming that you are doing similar repair on Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and 2000 for your Dynamics GP 10.0 and 9.0 customers

2. Great Plains redeployment on new server.  Let's assume that you need to move Great Plains Dynamics 7.5 from one server to another.  You would need to install Pervasive SQL Server, register it.  If you are upgrading user workstations (from Windows 2000 to XP for example), you would need to reinstall them from Great Plains CD1 (if you use advanced set of module, potentially from CD2, however we recommend another method).  Then you copy your old Dynamics workstation folder, rename newly installed on XP GP workstation folder and copy into the same folder (just create it as empty folder) contents of old GP workstation.  Then, open Dynamics.set file and make necessary path changes.  Next step is Locations Translation - outside of the scope here, however you can read about this procedure in Administrator Guide.  Please, also take care about moving central version of Modified Forms (Forms.dic) and Reports (Reports.dic).  For FRx - please move system directory (Sysdata) to new server, install FRx on user workstations and change Sysdata from local path to central Sysdata directory on new server (actually FRx is sensitive to all sorts of Paths, especially when for your favorite reports you selected Drill Down Viewer documents to be stored in your personal document - assuming that you are now moved to new Domain with Active Directory - your personal documents are now in different directory, so you should open each document and make changes to the paths)

3. Miscellaneous  Services, such as Payroll Tax update for GP 8.0, 7.5 and earlier - as you know at this time October 2009 only version 10.0 and 9.0 are supported and you can download Payroll Tax update directly from MBS technical support pages (Customer Source or Partner Source)

4. Great Plains Accounting for DOS, Mac and Windows.  If you are on Macintosh, then it is very difficult to help you with data repair, all you may expect is if your error is described in GPA techknowledge Database (we have it so you can try and see if we are able to help you).  If you would like to export GPA for Mac important data; customers, vendors, POP Receipts, Sales Orders, AR documents, you should consider printing reports on master date and historical transactions.  However for those of you who are on GPA for DOS or Windows - you have more options: redeployment it on new Windows 2003 Server and Windows XP or even Vista client workstations.  Plus, for GPA 9.1 and later versions: 9.2, 9.5 - you can create DDF files and hook all your GPA tables in Microsoft Access for data archiving and migration to non Microsoft Dynamics GP platform.  If you plan to migrate GPA to Dynamics GP 7.5 - you do not need to do data extraction, migration tool will connect to your GPA database and move all the records to Dynamics GP Great Plains 7.5.  And just one note before we go to the next paragraph - if you would like us to help you with New GPA company registration key, or upgrade, you would need to sign change VAR form to Alba Spectrum

5. Great Plains Dynamics old version upgrade.  Yes, it is possible, however first think about possible show stoppers: Dexterity Add-ons (such as your own unique custom modules, coded in Great Plains Dexterity, Intellisol POP and Project Accounting).  If you have add-ons (you can call us for helping you identify if custom modules are there), then you should find out if your old Great Plains ISV has upgrade path, or if you have the source code for you in-house Dex custom module.  Next step is to understand the cost of being reenrolled into Dynamics GP annual enhancement program (as it is the only way to get new version registration key and open you the way to the realm of Microsoft Dynamics GP Technical Support).  Next step is to determine with your Dynamics GP Partner upgrade path and here you go.  Let us give you the scenario: if you are on GPA for DOS 9.2.  You upgrade to GPA for DOS 9.5, then migrate to Dynamics GP 7.5 on SQL Server 2000, next step is upgrade Dynamics GP 7.5->9.0, then you apply required service packs and move to Dynamics GP 10.0 which is current version

6. How we serve you USA, Canada nationwide?  If you are in Chicago, Houston, San Diego, Los Angeles, we have local presence.  If you are in other business metro, we serve you via web sessions and phone or skype conferences.  We are reasonably available for USA, Canada travel to your location to establish relations and then serve your remotely (preferred)

7. International Environment.  Please, note that Dynamics GP Dexterity doesn't support Unicode characters, or hieroglyphs: such alphabets as Chinese, Japanese, Korean.  Plus it is only localized (user interface translation plus local tax and reporting compliance) for English Speaking Countries, French speaking Quebec, and Spanish Latin America.  If your international subsidiary is located in such regions and countries as Brazil, Russia, China, Continental Europe, Kazakhstan, Central Asia - we recommend you to consider SAP Business One as it localized for these countries or even local ERP application, assuming that it support reasonable transaction export into text files to be consolidated via Dynamics GP Integration Manager

8. How to get help?  Please, feel free to call us: 1-866-528-0577, outside of USA: 1-630-961-5918 or email us help@albaspectrum.com  We are very technical and real Dynamics GP Dexterity, SAP Business One SDK programming gurus.  We have Great Plains Software Development Factory and could support unlimited Dynamics GP Customization and Programming needs.  Plus we speak English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and not only as native speaking sales folks, but as real technical consultants.  If you prefer skype: albaspectrum

About the Author

Andrew Karasev, Alba Spectrum , help@albaspectrum.com 1-866-528-0577 http://www.albaspectrum.com Serving ERP and MRP community since 1994, local service in Chicago, Houston, San Diego, Atlanta, Los Angeles. Information portal: http://www.pegasplanet.com We serve you USA and Canada nationwide from our SAP Business One call center: California, Illinois, New York, Florida, Minnesota, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Ontario, Quebec, Washington, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Montana, Oregon, New York, New England. International clients welcome from Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, South Africa, UK, Brazil, Caribbean, Russia, Central America: Honduras, Costa Rica, San Salvador, Panama, Nicaragua, Guatemala

Cooking Plain, Illinois Country Style $16.46 "Cooking Plain, Illinois Country Style "by Helen Walker Linsenmeyer presents a collection of family recipes created prior to 1900 and perfected from generation to generation, mirroring the delicious and distinctive kind of cookery produced by the mix of people who settled the Illinois Country during this period. Some recipes reflect a certain New England or Southern influence, while others echo a European heritage. All hark back to a simpler style of living, when cooking was plain yet flavorful. The recipes specify the use of natural ingredients (including butter, lard, and suet) rather than synthetic or ready-mixed foods, which were unavailable in the 1800s. Cooking at the time was pure and unadulterated, and portions were large. Strength-giving food was essential to health and endurance; thus fare was pure, hearty, flavorful, and wholesome. The many treasures of "Cooking Plain, Illinois Country Style "include - basic recipes for mead, originally served to the militiamen of Jackson County; sumac lemonade, made the Indian way; root beer, as it was originally made;- soups of many kinds--from wholesome vegetable to savory sorrel leaf, enjoyed by the Kaskaskia French;- old-fashioned fried beefsteak, classic American pot roast and gravy, as well as secret marinades to tenderize the tougher but more flavorful cuts of meat;- methods for preparing and cooking rabbit, squirrel, wild turkey, venison, pheasant, rattlesnake, raccoon, buffalo, and fish;- over one hundred recipes for wheat breads, sweet breads, corn breads, and pancakes;- an array of delectable desserts and confections, including puddings, ice cream, taffy, and feathery-light cakes and pies;- sections on the uses of herbs, spices, roots, and weeds; instructions for making sausage, jerky, and smoked fish and for drying one's own fruits and vegetables; and household hints on everything from making lye soap to cooking for the sick. And there are extra-special nuggets, too, for Mrs. Linsenmeyer laces her cookbook with interesting biographical notes on a number of the settlers and the origin of many of the foods they used. There is also a wealth of historical information on lifestyles and cooking before 1900, plus helpful tips on the use of old-fashioned cooking utensils. A working cookbook complete in its coverage of every area of food preparation, "Cooking Plain, Illinois Country Style "will be used and treasured as much today as its recipes were by families of an earlier century. The recipes are not gourmet, but they are certain to please today's cooks, especially those interested in using local ingredients and getting back to a more natural way of cooking and eating.

The Ideas of a Plain Country Woman $16.44 No Synopsis Available

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The Plain Reader $19 ""If information highways are the wave of the future then I will build information country roads on which the traveller can reach the truth faster by going slower. . . ." >On these same country roads, far from the intrusions of modern technology, the Amish, Quakers, and other "plain folk" live their unencumbered lives, close to the land, in peaceful, smoothly-run communities. The thought-provoking, often challenging essays in The Plain Reader are written by men and women who rarely speak outside the borders of their local townships, and provide us with unique perspectives on life stripped down to necessity. Originally published in Plain Magazine, these pieces are sure to inspire reflection. >Reading about a garden cooperative in Connecticut, the raising of a home with only plaster and straw in hand, a fascinating trip to New York City through Amish eyes, compels each of us wonder: Can I too survive without television or that high-tech appliance cluttering my kitchen counter? Am I just a cog in the wheel of the global economy? Is isolation from one another and from the earth the simple destiny of humankind? Each rich, personal essay in this provocative collection offers solace, wisdom, joy, and quiet space for contemplation."

Plain Discourses: Delivered to a Country Congregation $16.17 No Synopsis Available

Plain Truth $12.99 Before Nineteen Minutes , The Tenth Circle , and Perfect Match there was Plain Truth : “an absorbing and affecting novel” ( Entertainment Weekly ) about life in a bucolic setting that is anything but simple. Not one to shy away from the tough issues that makes her novels so compelling, Jodi Picoult’s recent bestsellers tackled themes from sexual abuse to stem cell research to intense parent-child relationships. Her eager fans have come to expect hard-hitting topics, and Picoult never disappoints.      In Plain Truth , a shocking murder shatters the picturesque calm of Pennsylvania's Amish country—and tests the heart and soul of the lawyer who steps in to defend the young woman at the center of the storm.…      Moving seamlessly from psychological drama to courtroom suspense, Plain Truth is a triumph of contemporary storytelling. Jodi Picoult presents a fascinating portrait of Amish life rarely witnessed by those outside the faith—and discovers a place where circumstances are not always what they seem, where love meets lies, and where relationships grow so strong they can transcend death.

Say It Plain $16.95 Say It Plain is a vivid, moving portrait of how black Americans have sounded the charge against injustice, exhorting the country to live up to its democratic principles. In “full-throated public oratory, the kind that can stir the soul” ( Minneapolis Star Tribune ), this unique anthology collects the transcribed speeches of the twentieth century’s leading African American cultural, literary, and political figures, many of them never before available in printed form. From an 1895 speech by Booker T. Washington to Julian Bond’s harp assessment of school segregation on the fiftieth anniversary of Brown v. Board in 2004, the collection captures a powerful tradition of oratory—by political activists, civil rights organizers, celebrities, and religious leaders—going back more than a century. The paperback edition includes the text of each speech along with an introduction placing it in its historical context. Say It Plain is a remarkable historical record—from the back-to-Africa movement to the civil rights era and the rise of black nationalism and beyond—riveting in its power to convey the black freedom struggle.

Plain Perfect $15.99 "A search for peace in Amish country proves anything but simple for a woman on the run from life...and herself. >On the rolling plains of Lancaster County, PA., Lillian Miller is searching for her grandparents' house...and so much more. After years of neglect and abuse, she's turning to a lifestyle of simplicity among the Amish to find herself. >As she discards the distractions of her former life, she befriends the young boy working on her family's farm and his attractive widowed father, Samuel Stoltzfus. Despite Lillian's best efforts to the contrary, her feelings for Samuel--and his for her--deepen. Will Lillian find her faith in Plain living, or will she be forced to return to her former life? > >Content verified by Amish reader. >"

Plain Truth - $12.99 A lawyer immerses herself in an unfamiliar culture to represent an unusual client in this made-for-TV drama. Katie (Alison Pill) is an 18-year-old girl who lives in a small Amish community in the Pennsylvania farm country. When a newborn baby is found dead, police suspect foul play, and Katie is accused of having given birth to the child, then taking its life. Katie protests her innocence on both charges, and Ellie Harrison (Mariska Hargitay), a tough and well-respected attorney, is brought in to defend her in court. Ellie discovers she's a big-city fish out of water among Katie's family as she uncovers a number of untold stories in a community that has cut itself off from the world, and learns a few things about herself as well. Produced for the Lifetime cable network, Plain Truth first aired on October 4, 2004. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Cities of the Plain $12.78 VOLUME THREE OF THE BORDER TRILOGY In Cities of the Plain, two men marked by the boyhood adventures of All the Pretty Horses and The Crossing now stand together, between their vivid pasts and uncertain futures, to confront a country changing beyond recognition. In the fall of 1952, John Grady Cole and Billy Parham are cowboys on a New Mexico ranch encroached upon from the north by the military. On the southern horizon are the mountains of Mexico, where one of the men is drawn again and again, in this story of friendships and passion, to a love as dangerous as it is inevitable. 'In a lovely and terrible landscape of natural beauty and impending loss we find John Grady; a young cowboy of the old school, trusted by men and horses, and a fragile young woman, whose salvation becomes his obsession . . . McCarthy makes the sweeping plains a miracle' Scotsman 'This haunting, deeply felt novel completes one of the literary masterworks of the 1990s' Daily Telegraph 'The completed trilogy emerges as a landmark in American literature' Guardian

On A Plain $6 On A Plain - Nirvana

Plain Jayne $3.95 Talented new author Hillary Manton Lodge brings a new twist to the popular Amish novel. Jayne Tate loves her life as it isa "living in a big city, working as a reporter for a fast-paced newspaper, and dating a guy who knows nothing about her past. When her father passes away though, shea (TM)s forced to take another look at what she wants out of life. After losing out on the big career opportunity she was hoping for, she decides to escape to Oregon Amish country, seeking solace and maybe a big story. Even in this land of buggies and bonnets, Jayne finds life more complicated than she expected. Can she persuade herself that her growing friendship with the mysterious and handsome Levi Burkholder is just about research? And whata (TM)s a latte-drinking, laptop-using, motorcycle-riding reporter to do when this new life starts to change her? With humor, faith, and unexpected romance, Plain Jayne will delight readers.

Plain Pursuit $31.9 Carley has given up chasing her dreams. Now her dreams are chasing her. Carley Marek experiences culture shock when she visits her friend Lillian's family on their farm deep in Amish country. She'll get an article out of the visit--and maybe some of Lillian's newfound peace will somehow rub off on her. Just when Carley is getting used to the quiet nature of the Plain community, Lillian and Samuel's son falls ill. But the local doctor who can offer the most help has been shunned by the community and forbidden to intervene. As David's condition deteriorates, Dr. Noah determines to do whatever it takes to save the boy's life. Carley is caught in the middle--drawn to Noah, wanting to be helpful in the crisis--and confused by all their talk about a God she neither knows nor trusts. Carley must decide what in life is worth pursuing . . . and what to do when she's pursued by a love she never expected.

Just Plain Folks: Country Songs of the Old... $12.99 Track Listing: 1. Tennessee Ploughboy, The - Eddy Arnold, 2. That Wonderful Mother of Mine - Eddy Arnold, 3. Since Mother's Gone, Dixie Reelers - Bud Billings, 4. Father Dear Father - Various Artists, 5. Rockin' Alone in an Old Rocking Chair - Various Artists, 6. Daddy and Home - Various Artists, 7. Cousin Ford Lewis - Various Artists, 8. That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine - Various Artists, 9. Mother Please Open the Door - Various Artists, 10. Put Down Your Shootin' Iron Pappy - Various Artists, 11. Tramp's Mother, The - Various Artists, 12. I Want a Pardon For Daddy - Various Artists, 13. Daddy Lullaby, A - Various Artists, 14. My Mother's Picture - Various Artists, 15. Lonesome For You Mother - Various Artists, 16. In Daddy's Footsteps - Various Artists, 17. Mother's Prayer, A - Various Artists, 18. Mom & Dad's Waltz - Various Artists, 19. I'll Not Forget My Mother's Prayers - Various Artists, 20. There's an Angel Waiting For Mother - Various Artists, 21. Answer to That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine - Various Artists, 22. Daddy's Old Guitar - Various Artists, 23. I Found My Mother - Various Artists, 24. Dear Mother - Various Artists, 25. Yodeling Cowgirl, The - Various Artists, 26. What a Friend We Have in Mother - Various Artists, 27. Don't Sell Daddy Any More Whiskey - Various Artists, 28. Dear Old Daddy - Various Artists, 29. Just Plain Folks - Various Artists

Cooking Plain, Illinois Country Style (Paperback) $32.02 Description not available.

On the Plain $34.99 Karl Fredrick Nordstrom On the Plain - Giclee Print

Hide in Plain Sight $4.95 She couldn't turn her back on her family in their time of need. So when her sister was injured, financial expert Andrea Hampton traded the big city for Amish country to help turn her grandmother's house into an inn. But life with the Plain People took a treacherous turn when a string of accidents and pranks threatened her family. Someone didn't want the secrets the old house harbored to come to light. Trusting anyone-- even the handsome carpenter who seemed so genuine--was a battle for Andrea, but her life depended on her ability to find the truth.

Liuwa Plain National Park $65.33 Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Liuwa Plain National Park lies in Western Province, Zambia, west of the Barotse Floodplain of the Zambezi River near the border with Angola. It was designated as a game reserve of Barotseland by the king, Lewanika, in the nineteenth century and became a national park in 1972.The park has no road access and no facilities, and is situated in one of most outofthe way and leastpopulated areas of the country. Author: Angelus, Jerold Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 56 Publication Date: 2011/05/24 Language: English Dimensions: 9.02 x 5.98 x 0.13 inches

Country $4.99 Country

Just Plain Willie $14.95 "By Willie Nelson. For voice, piano and guitar chords. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook. Country, Progressive Country and Outlaw Country. Difficulty: medium. Songbook. Vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. 119 pages. Published by Hal Leonard"

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Plain Perfect (Unabridged) $15.49 A search for peace in Amish country proves anything but simple for a woman on the run from life...and herself....