Microsoft Dynamics NAV is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) app from Microsoft. Solutions Architect Development / Customization / SDK Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 Administration and Setup Other Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2017 Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2018 Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 Financial Management Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015 Sales Inventory Purchasing Install and Upgrade warehouse NAV Don't know. Microsoft Dynamics NAV Dynamics NAV is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) app that assists with finance, manufacturing, customer relationship management (CRM), supply chains, analytics, and electronic commerce for small and medium-sized companies and local subsidiaries of large international groups. Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2018 includes Windows PowerShell cmdlets for administration and for development and file management of application object files and extension packages. The cmdlets are available in two Windows PowerShell modules: Microsoft Dynamics NAV Administration Shell and Microsoft Dynamics NAV Development Shell. Restart the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server instance. Configuring the Credential Type on the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Web Client Web Site. To configure the credential type for the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Web client, perform the following procedures, as described in this section.

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WhichERPsystemsuitsyour company

Are you uncertainabout whetheryou should chooseDynamicsNAVorDynamicsGPandwhich of the twoERPsystemsthat suitsthe needs of yourcompany?Maybewe can help.MicrosoftDynamicsNAVandMicrosoftDynamicsGPhas fundamentallymany thingsin common, but they are notcompletely identical.

Powerfulfunctionalities

BothERPsolutions includea wide range ofeffectivefunctionalitiesthat makes itpossibleto managethe manyprocesses thatarenecessary forrunning amodernbusiness.

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The twoERPsystems also havein common thatthey are bothpart of Microsoft'sERPportfolio,which means thatthey workseamlessly with otherMicrosoftsolutions and systems.Therefore, both of the systemsalsohavea familiar andnot leastintuitive user interface.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

DynamicsNAVis extremelywell suited forcustomizedsolutions andthereforeidealwhen youneedto developspecific functionality foryour industry.DynamicsNAVis also particularlysuitable if youneed asystemthat can be adaptedasyourbusiness grows.

WhyDynamicsNAV?:

• Morefunctionalitiesthan startlevelaccounting systems
  
• Supportscontinued long term growth
  
• Idealforcompaniesoperating inan international environment
  
• User-friendly andcustomized user interfacethrough RoletailoredERP
  
• Easy to use, customize, andmodify
  
• Full functionalityfor manufacturing processes
  

Microsoft Dynamics GP

DynamicsGPis not asadaptable, butthisERPsolution isfasterto implement andhasmany availablestandard add-ons.

WhyDynamicsGP?:

• More functionalities than start level accounting systems
  
• Supports continued long term growth
  
• Manages multiple companies or units
  
• Supportsmanufacturing processes
• Integratedpayrollfunctionality
  

The differences

However, when deciding which of the two ERP systems thats suit your company best, you need to identify the differences rather than the similarities between the two solutions.
We have selectedsome of the mostremarkable differencesbelow.

Accounting /Financial Management

GP
Includes a wide range of functionalities for financial management and fulfill your specific business needs with improved control and security.

NAV
Complete functionality for financial management and a more flexible accounting plan that can trace financial transactions through account dimensions.

Reporting

GP
You can easily configure and run consolidated accounts.

NAV
With Dynamics NAV you get a flexible reporting structure, which means you can deliver results in exactly the way your company requires.

Sales order processing

GP
Includes'out-of-box'featuresthat enablesautomated salesorder processingwith customizedWordtemplateswhich can bee-mailed tocustomersand abilitytocollectline itembilling informationsforitemsnotin stock.

NAV
Invoiceforstockandnon-stock items.Leveragesthe flexiblereporting toolthat helpstocreate invoiceswhich are based onthe company'sorcustomer requirements.

Payroll

GP
Payrollfunctionality is an'outof the box'functionality inDynamicsGP.

NAV
Payrollfunctionalityis availablethrough an integratedthird-partysolution, such asLessorpayroll system.

Procurement

GP
Hasfunctionalityfor planningmaterialrequirements.DynamicsGPmakes it possible tomake smarter decisionsrelating topurchases based onspecific requirements andalsorequisitionmanagement capabilities.
NAV
Comprehensivefunctionalityof purchasingprovides real-time access toorder status, inventory,product specification,production plans,requisitionmanagementand approval ofpurchase order.

Production

GP
DynamicsGPhasmanufacturingfunctionalitieswhich includessales forecasting,production costs, quality assurance, administrationoftechnical modifications andadministration of claimsforcapacity planning.
NAV
DynamicsNAVcanimprovethe performance of the productionfrom the floorin your storeto the bottom linein youraccount bycontrolling variousareasof the manufacturing process, such asorder entryand delivery,materialbilling, supply andcapacity planning,flexible production,version management,demand forecasting, machine partscenters andproduction planning.

Inventory management

GP
Reduceshandling andincreases theaccuracyin the storagemanagementand ensurethe correctinventoryis availableat the right time.

NAV
Achievemaximumutilization ofyourstorage roomthroughtrackingofinventory items, reducingthe amount of storageproductsby optimizing thestorage,streamliningoperations, increased productivity andimprovedorder execution.DynamicsNAVisan idealERPsolution forinventory management.

Project management

GP
Equipped with aset of functionalitiesfor project management, thisERPsolution can help youtocontrol theproject'sdirection, cost andperformance.

NAV
With support forbudgetingand resource managementDynamicsNAV isidealtoplan and manageprojects.The ERPsolutiontracksexpenses,predictsavailability and capacityplanning,so thatthe projectsare alwayscompletedon time andwithin budget.

Additional functionality

GP
Additionalfeatures and enhanced functionsare available througha large network ofcertified third-partypartners.

NAV
The source codeinDynamicsNAVisavailable to developers.NAValso has a largenetwork of certifiedthird-partypartners workingwithinthe software itself.

Dynamics NAV is a business management solution for small and mid-sized organizations that automates and streamlines business processes and helps you manage your business. Highly adaptable and rich with features, Dynamics NAV enables companies to manage their business, including finance, manufacturing, sales, shipping, project management, services, and more. Companies can easily add functionality that is relevant to the region of operation, and that is customized to support even highly specialized industries.

Tip

The content in this section applies to Dynamics NAV 2018. For later versions, see Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Dynamics NAV is fast to implement, easy to configure, and simplicity guides innovations in product design, development, implementation, and usability. In this section, you can find information about using Dynamics NAV in your company. And if you are a partner or customer looking at extending the functionality, you will find relevant links under Development and Administration.

Previous Versions

If you are looking for online content for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 and earlier versions of Dynamics NAV, this is available in the Previous Versions section of the Docs site.

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Later Versions

If you are looking for online content for Dynamics 365 Business Central, which is the continuation of Dynamics NAV, see Dynamics 365 Business Central.

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See Also

Microsoft Navision

Working with Dynamics NAV
Setting Up Dynamics NAV
Finance
Customizing Dynamics NAV Using Extensions
Using Dynamics NAV as my Business Inbox in Outlook
Getting Dynamics NAV on Your Mobile Device
Dynamics 365 documentation
Dynamics 365 Roadmap