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Introduction:  In this blog I will be discussing about Permission Sets as Objects and how they are different from Permission Sets in earlier versions of NAV/BC. Also, I will share some insights on my experience with Permission Sets. Pre-requisites:  Understanding of Permission Set Objects Understanding of how Permission Sets work. Books & References:  Permission Set Object Upgrade Permission Sets Demonstration:  1. Permission Set as Data: In earlier version of NAV / Business Central, the Permission Sets were stored as data. Meanwhile, you would get the Permission Sets configured as Data in your Database. Generally when you upgrade from NAV, you will get this data upgraded automatically. You  can import/export permission sets as XML files. 2. Permission Set as XML: For every PTE it is mandatory to have your own Permission Sets. We create these permission sets as XML files for Business Central PTEs. For rest of the Base Application, Microsoft had in database and can be exported as XM

Introduction: Earlier Microsoft used to create a Release Plan Document to showcase upcoming features. Release Planner is a portal created by Microsoft to showcase all features planned for upcoming updates in Microsoft Dynamics 365. References: https://experience.dynamics.com/releaseplans/?app=Business+Central Demonstration: 1. Open Release Planner:   To open Release Planner visit  https://experience.dynamics.com/releaseplans Release Planner - Main Window 2. Select Business Application: On the left, you can select the Business Application as you want. You can select Planned, Coming Soon, and Try Now Features 3. Feature Details: Expanding the feature (down arrow) will provide you the details of the features. You can also add the Feature to My Plan. You need to be logged in to add the feature to My Plan. 4. Changing Feature Lanes and Filter: You can also move from Planned(decided only), Coming Soon(development in progress or testing), or Try Now (Beta or GA released). You can also Filter