Dynamics GP 2010 Log in Windows
Posted Thursday, February 18th, 2010
With all of the excitement and buzz surrounding Dynamics GP 2010, I too, finally got a copy. It feels a little like Christmas. Dynamics GP 2010 has some really…can I say, “Cool” new and revamped features. However, there is one functionality that I would like to address and that would be the log in windows. Not that it is not “Cool” but it may be a little food for thought for those entities that have to be SOX compliant for system security audits or have a less liberal security policy.Â
Let’s take a look at the new log in windows
The Company Login window has a “Remember this company” check box. If you check this box then upon next login this window is skipped and you go directly to the User Login window. If you need to open Dynamics GP in another company or would like to turn off this feature you would go to (Microsoft Dynamics GP>>User and Company). This will open the Company Login window.  So, if this is the first or only company you log into you can enable this feature and skip this window altogether. In my book that is “Cool.”Â
The User Login window has the “Remember user and password” and by default this functionality is not activated. It is only activated by going to the System Preferences window and check “Enable Remember User” box. If your administrators of system security say that you are only mandated by your local domain login or in other words the user and password used when you first log into your computer then this is a great feature. On the other hand, if you have to be SOX compliant then you may want to check with your auditors before activating this feature.Â
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System Preferences window and “Enable Remember User” box below is found by going to (Microsoft Dynamics GP>>Tools>>Setup>>System>>System Preferences).
Furthermore, from a security viewpoint it is always best practice to evaluate security settings from time to time. As employees move into new rolls or exit the company security cleanup is necessary. Also, you would want to review which users have access to setups and system preferences to secure these windows to administrative personnel only.
Tags: Dynamics GP 2010 login, Dynamics GP 2010 security, GP 2010 login, Great Plains login
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Amy Walsh
Amy Walsh is a consultant with I.B.I.S., Inc. and Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional.  She is a graduate of Mercer University with a concentration in Accounting and Finance. She has over 15 years experience working with domestic and international enterprises ranging from start-up to established global B2B companies.   Â
With her background in accounting / finance alongside working with Microsoft Dynamics GP as both end user and consultant allows her articulate connectivity into the world of Microsoft Dynamics GP. Her goal is to help businesses succeed in their endeavors through process streamlining, education and finding the right ERP solution.Â
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