Description

• Certification Name: Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert
• Exam Code: MB-700
• Focus Areas:
  • Solution design
  • Architecture
  • Integration strategy
  • Business process optimization

Introduction
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations is a comprehensive enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform that enables organizations to manage finance, supply chain, and operations efficiently. As a Solution Architect, professionals design scalable, secure, and integrated solutions by leveraging capabilities across Dynamics 365 and integrating with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform.

Learner Prerequisites

• Strong knowledge of Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (functional and technical)
• Experience in solution architecture and enterprise systems
• Understanding of integrations, security, and data migration
• Familiarity with Azure and Power Platform
• Experience in handling full project lifecycle and stakeholder management

Table of Contents

1. Solution Architecture Overview
1.1 Role and responsibilities of a Solution Architect
1.2 Architecture design principles and frameworks
1.3 Requirement gathering and stakeholder analysis
1.4 Fit-gap analysis and solution blueprinting
1.5 Documentation standards and design artifacts

2. Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Architecture
2.1 Overview of application architecture
2.2 Core components and modules
2.3 Data management framework (DMF)
2.4 Lifecycle Services (LCS) capabilities
2.5 Service architecture and cloud deployment model

3. Environment Strategy and Deployment
3.1 Environment planning and sizing
3.2 Tier architecture (Tier 1, Tier 2, Production)
3.3 Deployment pipelines and release management
3.4 Environment monitoring and maintenance
3.5 Sandbox and production strategies

4. Integration Architecture
4.1 Integration design patterns (synchronous/asynchronous)
4.2 APIs, OData, and custom services
4.3 Dual-write and Dataverse integration
4.4 Middleware integration using Logic Apps and Service Bus
4.5 Third-party system integrations

5. Data Management and Migration
5.1 Data migration planning and strategy
5.2 Data entities and templates
5.3 Data cleansing and transformation
5.4 Data validation and reconciliation techniques
5.5 Data governance and compliance

6. Security Architecture
6.1 Role-based security model
6.2 Duties, privileges, and permissions
6.3 Segregation of duties (SoD)
6.4 Compliance and auditing
6.5 Identity management with Azure AD

7. Performance Optimization and Scalability
7.1 Performance tuning strategies
7.2 Batch job optimization
7.3 Database optimization techniques
7.4 Monitoring tools and diagnostics
7.5 Scalability and load balancing

8. Reporting and Analytics Architecture
8.1 Embedded analytics capabilities
8.2 Integration with Power BI
8.3 Financial reporting tools
8.4 Data lake and warehouse strategies
8.5 Real-time analytics and dashboards

9. Customization and Extensibility
9.1 Extensions framework overview
9.2 Custom development best practices
9.3 Use of X++ and Visual Studio
9.4 Managing upgrades and compatibility
9.5 Code lifecycle and version control

10. Business Process Design and Implementation
10.1 Business process mapping
10.2 Standard vs custom process decisions
10.3 Industry best practices
10.4 Process optimization techniques
10.5 Change management strategies

11. Testing Strategy and Quality Assurance
11.1 Test planning and documentation
11.2 Functional and regression testing
11.3 Automated testing tools
11.4 User acceptance testing (UAT)
11.5 Defect management and tracking

12. DevOps and CI/CD Implementation
12.1 Azure DevOps overview
12.2 Build and release pipelines
12.3 Continuous integration practices
12.4 Version control and branching
12.5 Automated deployment strategies

13. Governance and Project Delivery
13.1 Project methodologies (Agile/Waterfall)
13.2 Governance frameworks and policies
13.3 Risk and issue management
13.4 Stakeholder communication plans
13.5 Documentation and reporting

14. Licensing and Cost Optimization
14.1 Licensing models and tiers
14.2 Cost estimation and budgeting
14.3 Resource optimization strategies
14.4 Subscription and usage monitoring
14.5 ROI and value realization

15. Upgrade and Maintenance Strategy
15.1 One Version update strategy
15.2 Upgrade planning and execution
15.3 Impact analysis and regression testing
15.4 Maintenance and support models
15.5 Continuous improvement strategies

16. Advanced Solution Design Scenarios
16.1 Multi-entity and global deployments
16.2 Localization and compliance requirements
16.3 High-volume transaction handling
16.4 Complex integration architectures
16.5 Disaster recovery planning

17. Power Platform Integration
17.1 Power Apps integration scenarios
17.2 Power Automate workflows
17.3 Dataverse integration
17.4 AI Builder capabilities
17.5 Power Virtual Agents use cases

18. Azure Integration and Cloud Services
18.1 Azure integration services overview
18.2 Logic Apps and Service Bus
18.3 Azure Active Directory integration
18.4 Monitoring with Application Insights
18.5 Cloud security and governance

19. Industry Use Cases and Case Studies
19.1 Manufacturing implementations
19.2 Retail and commerce solutions
19.3 Finance transformation scenarios
19.4 Real-world architecture case studies
19.5 Lessons learned and best practices

20. Exam Preparation and Best Practices
20.1 Certification exam overview
20.2 Key topics and focus areas
20.3 Practice tests and mock exams
20.4 Study strategies and resources
20.5 Tips for passing the certification

Conclusion
This training provides in-depth knowledge and practical expertise required to become a Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Solution Architect, enabling learners to design enterprise-grade solutions, lead implementations, and successfully achieve certification.