Regular updates from Microsoft for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365FO) became a challenge for the client. Updating all virtual environments was time-consuming, leading to system downtimes and functional inconsistencies. The manual update process caused errors, operational disruptions, and delays in launching new business functionalities.

• • The total update time across all environments was reduced from one week to a single day through automation
• • No more downtime — updates run smoothly during off-hours
• • Transparency and predictability: the business receives timely notifications about upcoming changes and has time to prepare

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Implement a seamless automation for updating D365FO, guaranteeing a planned and predictable business impact from the updates and reducing installation costs

Development: automated the D365FO update process across all environments using scripts scheduled to run overnight to minimize downtime. Technologies used included Ansible, Azure DevOps, and PowerShell.
Planning: created a yearly update schedule for each environment based on Microsoft’s official Platform Update release dates.
Coordination: aligned the update plan with the client’s business roadmap, adjusting timelines to accommodate internal feature releases and minimize impact on operations.