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Dual-write Explained

What dual-write is, how it syncs Dynamics 365 F&O with Dataverse in near real time, how to set it up, and when to use it.

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Free 2-minute video lesson. What dual-write is, how it syncs Dynamics 365 F&O with Dataverse in near real time, how to set it up, and when to use it. Short, visual and to the point, so you can watch it between meetings and apply it the same day.

Dual-write provides tightly coupled, near real-time, bidirectional sync between Dynamics 365 finance and operations apps and Dataverse. This silent slide video explains how it works, what table maps and initial sync do, the out-of-box scenarios such as customers, products, and quotes with Sales, the setup steps, how errors and pauses are handled, and how dual-write compares to virtual entities. It closes with practical design tips for architects and consultants.

What you'll learn

  • What it is
  • Why it matters
  • How it works
  • Common out-of-box maps
  • Setup at a high level
  • Initial sync vs live sync
  • Handling errors
  • Dual-write vs virtual entities
  • Design tips
  • Key takeaway

Who it's for

Solution architects, integration leads and consultants connecting Dynamics 365 with POS, EDI, WMS, CRM and the Power Platform.

Go deeper

Pair this lesson with the related free e-books and templates in the resource library, and read the latest practical articles on the blog.

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.