Microsoft F&O Service Updates – Wrangling the D365 F&O Update Beast (Without Losing Your Sanity!)
Session Overview: Join Tanya Todd and Misha Shover from Argano, along with Kellie Righini from Aras, as they take on the wild world of Microsoft One Version Service updates for Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management (D365 F&O). Staying current with Microsoft’s relentless updates can feel like trying to tame a hyperactive beast—but fear not! This session will equip you with the tools, tricks, and best practices to keep your system running smoothly without breaking a sweat (or breaking anything important).
Takeaways:
Timing is Everything: Learn when to schedule updates to avoid disasters like a year-end crunch or a CFO meltdown. Strike the perfect balance between getting the latest features and keeping your business humming.
Mastering the Update Game: Get the inside scoop on reviewing release notes, managing ISV solutions, and keeping custom modifications in check. Plus, find out how to wrestle the auto-update process into submission.
Lessons from the Trenches: Hear a real-life client’s update war stories—the wins, the “”oops”” moments, and the invaluable lessons learned. Learn about critical business processes, test planning, and automation opportunities to ensure a smoother and more reliable update experience. Get tips on what to watch out for when managing ISV updates and how to avoid common pitfalls..
Come for the insights, stay for the battle-tested wisdom—because updating D365 F&O shouldn’t feel like a high-stakes adventure (unless you enjoy that sort of thing).
Learning Objectives:
- Timing is Everything: Learn when to schedule updates to avoid disasters like a year-end crunch or a CFO meltdown. Strike the perfect balance between getting the latest features and keeping your business humming.
- Mastering the Update Game: Get the inside scoop on reviewing release notes, managing ISV solutions, and keeping custom modifications in check. Plus, find out how to wrestle the auto-update process into submission.
- Lessons from the Trenches: Hear a real-life client’s update war stories—the wins, the “oops” moments, and the invaluable lessons learned. Learn about critical business processes, test planning, and automation opportunities to ensure a smoother and more reliable update experience. Get tips on what to watch out for when managing ISV updates and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Speakers: Kellie Righini, Tanya Todd
Recorded at: Community Summit NA 2025
Type: Breakout Session
Ability Level: 201 – Intermediate
Primary Product: Dynamics 365 F/SCM (FO)
Tracks: Administration; System Administration, Operations
Terms: All rights reserved by the speaker, Community Summit NA, and Dynamic Communities and cannot be reproduced or distributed without express written consent by the speaker and Dynamic Communities.
