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Learn about the data management foundation in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

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Overview

  • Module 1: Do you want to learn about file management in Business Central? In this module, you'll learn how to work with external files. Additionally, you'll learn how to use the File object with its stream functions to read and download a file.
  • In this module, you will:

    • Learn about the file data type.
    • Use the File Management codeunit.
    • Use the Temp Blob codeunit.
    • Read and write files by using streams.
  • Module 2: Do you want to use XMLports? In this module, you'll learn how to define and use XMLports in AL, and you’ll also learn about the different nodes and properties.
  • In this module, you will:

    • Create new XMLports.
    • Configure the important XMLport properties.
    • Define nodes in an XMLport.
    • Work with the different formats.
    • Use an XMLport in AL code.
  • Module 3: Do you want to use queries in AL? In this module, you'll learn how to work with the Query object in Dynamics 365 Business Central.
  • In this module, you will:

    • Create a new Query object.
    • Join, filter, and aggregate data in a Query object.
    • Access queries from AL.
    • Publish queries as a web service.

Syllabus

  • Module 1: Introduction to the basics of file management in Dynamics 365 Business Central
    • Introduction
    • Work with the File object
    • Work with the Temp Blob object
    • Read and write files by using streaming in Business Central
    • Exercise - Read and write files
    • Check your knowledge
    • Summary
  • Module 2: Work with XMLports in Dynamics 365 Business Central
    • Introduction
    • Get started with XMLports
    • Configure different XMLport properties
    • Define nodes and their properties
    • Design XMLports
    • Create an XMLport by using snippets in Visual Studio Code
    • Use XMLports in AL code
    • Exercise - Create an XMLport to export XML data
    • Check your knowledge
    • Summary
  • Module 3: Work with queries in Dynamics 365 Business Central
    • Introduction
    • Get started with queries
    • Create a query in Visual Studio Code
    • Join data in queries
    • Filter data in queries
    • Aggregate and sort data in a query
    • Access queries from AL
    • Advanced query concepts
    • Check your knowledge
    • Summary

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