Saurav Dhyani - Dynamics Business Central & NAV

10/12/2025

A complete walkthrough on replicating data from Business Central 2024 Wave 2 On-Prem to Business Central 27 Cloud.
Cloud migration continues to be a major focus for Business Central customers, and the path from on-prem to online can be complex if you’re not familiar with the pipeline. I’ve published a full step-by-step tutorial showing exactly how to configure Cloud Migration, execute Data Replication, and complete the move to BC 27.
Key topics covered:
• How the migration architecture works (SQL → ADF → BC Cloud)
• Prerequisites for BC 2024 Wave 2
• Cloud Migration Setup
• Running data replication
• Understanding migration logs & troubleshooting
• When to run the Data Upgrade step
• Post-migration best practices
If you work with Business Central implementations, support, upgrades, or administration, this video will help you deliver smoother cloud transitions for your customers.
🎥 Watch the video: https://youtu.be/dSAORMJXsEU?si=IiwW5b7JwvPAcm37

This video shows how to replicate data from Business Central 2024 Wave 2 On-Prem to Business Central 27 Cloud using the Cloud Migration and Data Replication ...

10/12/2025

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01/12/2025

Here’s a complete walkthrough of how to upgrade Business Central On-Prem from v25 to v27, including all data upgrade steps and breaking change fixes.
If you're upgrading to Business Central 2025 Release Wave 2, this video is a must-watch.

What’s inside:
• Full BC 25 ➜ BC 27 upgrade steps
• How to fix Subscription & Recurring Billing sync errors
• How to run schema sync + data upgrade
• Handling renamed tables & fields
• PowerShell automation + GitHub scripts
• Microsoft-documented upgrade flow explained clearly
This video is designed for BC developers, consultants, admins, and business owners planning or executing upgrades.

🎥 Watch the full tutorial here → https://youtu.be/n_HUSaIVdIk?si=ExJC3V4FunccmYuf in Next 30 minutes!

🔗 Useful links included: Upgrade docs, compatibility matrix, known issues, GitHub scripts.
💬 Drop your upgrade questions in comments!

This video shows how to perform a Business Central On-Prem data upgrade from v25 to v27, including all upgrade steps, breaking changes, and Subscription & Re...

25/11/2025

🚀 NEW VIDEO ALERT for Business Central Community!

I just published a complete step-by-step tutorial on how to replicate data from Business Central On-Prem (v27) to Business Central SaaS (v27).

If you're a Business Central Developer, Consultant, or Administrator, this video will walk you through the exact process used in real upgrade & migration projects.
From environment setup to executing replication tasks — everything is explained with clarity and real examples!

👉 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/YDRsTCakYVU?si=zJa16h8h6J_c44jn

What you’ll learn:
✅ Prerequisites for On-Prem → SaaS migration
✅ Preparing both environments
✅ Creating and running replication tasks
✅ Troubleshooting common issues
✅ Best practices for clean and efficient migration

If you're working on BC upgrades, cloud migration projects, or planning to move from NAV/BC On-Prem to SaaS, this is a must-watch!

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🚀 Learn How to Replicate Data from Business Central On-Prem to SaaS (Same Version – v27)In this detailed tutorial, we walk through every step required to re...

24/11/2025

From a simple idea to help the Business Central community… to 850,000 views! Every comment, like, and share motivates me to create more useful, practical content.

If you haven’t subscribed yet, now’s a great time to join the journey!

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Let’s learn, grow, and empower the BC community together. 💙

20/11/2025

🚀 New Business Central Upgrade Tutorial is LIVE!

If you're working with Dynamics 365 Business Central, especially on-prem deployments, this one’s for you!
I just released a full step-by-step walkthrough of upgrading from BC 2025 Release Wave 1 (v26) to Release Wave 2 (v27) — including application merge, data upgrade, troubleshooting, and verification.

Whether you're a developer, consultant, or admin, this guide will help you avoid upgrade pitfalls and ensure a smooth transition into the latest version.

📌 What’s Inside the Video?
✔ Complete data upgrade workflow
✔ Handling extensions & conflicts
✔ Best practices for US localization
✔ Upgrade codeunits & schema sync explained
✔ Post-upgrade validation steps

If Business Central upgrades are part of your work, you don’t want to miss this one!
👉 Watch now & level up your upgrade skills.
https://youtu.be/Wj_H3z4Z0d8

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🚀 Upgrading to Business Central 2025 Release Wave 2?In this detailed tutorial, I walk you through the complete step-by-step data upgrade process from Busine...

18/11/2025

🎥 New Video Alert – !

Today, I’m reacting to a LinkedIn post from our Business Central community about Purchase Order Approval… and trust me, there’s a LOT to unpack! 😄

From real-life scenarios to best practices, I break down what works, what doesn’t, and what EVERY BC developer & consultant should know before designing approval workflows.

If you work with Business Central, this one is for you!
👉 Watch now: https://youtu.be/zRruon1YrZ8?si=ppYyerJV85xtlgws

Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
And don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more weekly BC content.

🔥 Welcome to a new episode of !In today’s video, I react to a LinkedIn post shared by a Business Central community member about Purchase Order ...

13/11/2025

🚀 The Truth About Business Central 2025 Installation!
If your installation keeps failing because SQL Server 2022 isn’t installed — here’s a surprise: you don’t need it at all!

In my latest video, I show how to install Business Central 2025 Release Wave 2 using SQL Server 2019 — step by step.

💡 You’ll learn:
✅ Why the installer expects SQL 2022
✅ What’s really happening behind the scenes
✅ How to complete the installation using SQL 2019

🎥 Watch it here 👉 https://youtu.be/YD3LK-CBazw

Perfect for Business Central developers and system admins who want to save time and skip unnecessary upgrades.

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💡 The Truth About Business Central 2025 Release Wave 2 Installation!Did you know that you don’t actually need SQL Server 2022 to install Business Central 20...

10/11/2025

👀 Want to preview reports directly in Business Central — without downloading them?

Here’s a quick and easy method using File.ViewFromStream() that lets you display PDF reports right inside your Business Central web client.

Whether you’re a Business Central developer or functional consultant, this trick will save you time and make your apps more user-friendly.

👉 In this tutorial, you’ll learn:

How to use File.ViewFromStream()

Difference between File.View and File.ViewFromStream

💡 Works in Business Central and supports PDFs.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/Qjt4mIvwxuo?si=HL-OYH_5dFIyvbGp

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🚀 Learn how to Preview Report Output in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central!In this video, I’ll walk you through how to use the powerful File.ViewFromSt...

04/11/2025

🚀 New Era for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central!

At Directions EMEA, Microsoft unveiled the new Business Central icon — a modern, refreshed look that represents innovation and evolution while keeping the same powerful core.

Starting with Dynamics 365 Business Central 2026 Release Wave 1, this new icon will make its way into the product, reflecting its growth and future vision.

✨ Same Power. New Look. Endless Possibilities.

😅 And yes… it’s time for everyone to redesign those logos, wallpapers, slide decks, goodies, and merch (you know what I mean!)

03/11/2025

😮 Microsoft broke its own rules?!

Join me LIVE in 1 hour for the Premiere of my latest video —
🎥 “Microsoft Broke Its Own AL Rules?! Let’s Talk About It”

I’ll be in the live chat answering your questions! 💬

We’ll discuss:
⚙️ What the AL obsoletion rules are
💥 How Microsoft’s E-Document Core broke them
🧩 How this impacts upgrades for partners & customers
💡 What we can all do to handle this better

This is based on a real LinkedIn discussion with the BC community — and trust me, opinions are divided! 😅

👉 Join here: https://youtu.be/uxtqQFDOwq8?si=FzR_tk3es7XmWMj_

Let’s see what YOU think — should Microsoft follow its own rules?

🚨 Microsoft is breaking the AL rules they created — and the community is reacting!In this video, we dive into a controversial topic:👉 How Microsoft’s recen...

29/10/2025

Struggling with old data slowing down your system?
Learn how Data Retention in Business Central helps keep your database clean and your performance optimized!
https://youtu.be/YujBtCTfLqA?si=7zxUhOeCPWMNk1hV

Ensure compliance and optimize your data management practices with a robust Data Retention Policy in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. In this tutoria...