I’ve been going through a phase where white papers feel incredibly relevant to challenges we face internally and with clients. I wanted to share some of my top picks:

Microsoft Dynamics GP and SQL Server 2008

• Partners: https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/documentation/whitepapers/mdgpsqlwhitepaper.htm?printpage=false
• Customers: https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/documentation/whitepapers/mdgpsqlwhitepaper.htm?printpage=false

This paper offers valuable insights into leveraging SQL Server 2008 compression, including performance benchmarks.

Choosing a Development Tool for Microsoft Dynamics GP 10

• Partners: https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/documentation/whitepapers/gp10_toolswhitepaper.htm?printpage=false
• Customers: https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/documentation/whitepapers/gp10_toolswhitepaper.htm?printpage=false

A must-read for developers and consultants, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of development tools, licensing costs, required skillsets, and tool capabilities.

Planning for Security in GP 10

• Partners: https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/documentation/whitepapers/msdygp10_securityplanwp.htm?printpage=false
• Customers: https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/documentation/whitepapers/msdygp10_securityplanwp.htm?printpage=false

This paper serves as a valuable springboard for security discussions, promoting a comprehensive approach that extends beyond the Dynamics client and emphasizes the multifaceted nature of security.

Deploying Microsoft Dynamics GP 10 in a Multinational Environment

• Partners: https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/documentation/whitepapers/deployinggpmultinationalenvironment.htm?printpage=false
• Customers: I couldn’t locate this on CustomerSource, but feel free to comment on this post if you’re unable to access it.

Though older, this paper remains an essential resource for multinational implementations, highlighting key installation factors, potential challenges, localization needs, and language considerations.

Strategies for Multi-Entity Environments in Microsoft Dynamics GP 10

• Partner: https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/documentation/whitepapers/strategiesmultientityenvironmentsgp10.htm?printpage=false
• Customer: https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/documentation/whitepapers/strategiesmultientityenvironmentsgp10.htm?printpage=false

Another valuable, albeit older, resource, this paper prompts important considerations when deciding between single and multiple database approaches. It significantly enhanced the development of my assessment worksheet for this purpose.

Achieving Compliance Objectives in Microsoft Dynamics GP 10

• Partner: https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/documentation/whitepapers/helpachievecomplianceobjectivesgp.htm?printpage=false
• Customer: https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/support/documentation/whitepapers/msdygp_whitepaper_achievecomplianceobjectives.htm?printpage=false

This paper provides a general overview of compliance, outlining the initiation process and key aspects to consider. It’s a great starting point for those new to compliance requirements, offering guidance on where to begin.

I encourage you to share your favorite white papers so I can update this post. Many more are available under Deployment > White Papers on PartnerSource or Documentation > White Papers on CustomerSource.