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AX 2012 to Dynamics 365: Upgrade Paths

A silent guide to moving from Dynamics AX 2012 to Dynamics 365 finance and operations apps: technical upgrade versus reimplementation.

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Free 2-minute video lesson. A silent guide to moving from Dynamics AX 2012 to Dynamics 365 finance and operations apps: technical upgrade versus reimplementation. Short, visual and to the point, so you can watch it between meetings and apply it the same day.

This silent explainer compares the two main ways to move from Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 to Dynamics 365 finance and operations apps. It explains the Microsoft-supported upgrade path, with code upgrade through Lifecycle Services and data upgrade first in development and then in sandbox using the data migration toolkit, and contrasts it with a fresh reimplementation. It ends with a decision checklist and planning tips. For AX customers, architects and consultants scoping a move to the cloud.

What you'll learn

  • Why move now
  • Two main paths
  • Upgrade path: analyze
  • Upgrade path: execute
  • Big change: extensions only
  • When upgrade fits best
  • When reimplementation fits best
  • Also plan for
  • Key idea
  • Decision checklist
  • Next steps

Who it's for

Project managers, solution architects, functional consultants and client-side leads who want their ERP program to go live on time and actually deliver value.

Go deeper

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Let's connect

I'm Pranshu Shubham, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Solution Architect and PMP-certified program lead with 8+ years of ERP and AI transformation across the USA, Europe and APAC. I created this resource from real project experience, and I'd love to hear how you use it.