Steve Endow's Business Central Podcast

Steve Endow
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I talk about Dynamics 365 Business Central! More resources at https://links.steveendow.com

  1. I Need Coffee - Episode 191 - Weekly BC Review!

    5D AGO

    I Need Coffee - Episode 191 - Weekly BC Review!

    I Need Coffee - Episode 191 - Weekly BC Review! (Nov 28, 2025) 1. Thanksgiving Vibes    - Happy post-Thanksgiving (yesterday in US); wearing a turkey hat with Santa legs; overate like everyone. 2. AL Vibe Coding Launch & Speedrun    - Debuted new live stream: "AL Vibe Coding" (inspired by Andrej Karpathy quote); chill, Bob Ross-style with custom analog TV theme (AI-generated CRT for visuals).    - Monday speedrun: Built full BC extension (real project) in 6 hours vs quoted 28 dev hours; added extras like auto-data gen, Excel export, logging.    - Full speed ahead: Laundry list of topics; GitHub Copilot Workspace updates (e.g., auto-fixing errors, multi-file edits). 3. Tech Woes & Rants    - Windows boot failure (black screen + cursor; 1-hour fix).    - AI bloat: Rumor of AI/tables/formatting in Notepad → "game over for Windows."    - Shy Hallude malware: Infected 500-800 npm packages via GitHub compromises; Node.js security "dumpster fire" (concerns for BC MCP servers). 4. Project Troubleshooting & Opportunities    - 3 days debugging registration/license system error → vibe code overhaul needed (new dashboard, telemetry).    - 1099 changes in BC27: Complete overhaul; Ronald becoming team expert via vibe-coded code analysis (26 vs 27 diffs). 5. Berlin, El Salvador Invasion & Team Updates    - "Two blondes" (Tanya Henderson + Shannon Mullins, BC MVP) visited: Toured ERP Center of Excellence, met team; first official visitor.    - Joselyn: Fighting config packages; vibe-coded bulk delete tool; starting MB800.    - David: Config packages for new impls; SOD expert (hit limits on customer craziness); MB800.    - Ronald: 1099 war room lead; helping Berlin English Academy grads with RSM trainee apps (English exams, resumes, typing).    - Franklin: Vibe coding master; rapid partner dashboard progress (defer upgrades button).    - Fatima: Submitted PMP application (50+ hours study); wrapping Elco Christmas Festival (Dec 13-14); applied for El Salvador DUG. 6. Berlin English Academy & Nearshore Wins    - 4 grads applying to RSM US El Salvador trainee program (9-10 weeks, Sat sessions; exposure to depts like BC, cyber, IT).    - EF EPI 2025: El Salvador #2 in Central America, #5 in Latin America for English proficiency; ideal nearshore (US time zones, USD, safe). 7. Q&A / Misc    - Hyperpolyglot Von Smith: Speaks 24 languages fluently (learned via random encounters); brain scan shows unique activity; day job: carpet cleaner (amazing YouTube vid by Ali Richards). TL;DR: Post-Thanksgiving turkey hat fun; launched AL Vibe Coding stream + 6-hour speedrun miracle; Windows/AI rants; npm malware scare; Berlin "invasion" by Tanya/Shannon; team vibe coding 1099s/configs; English Academy grads eyeing RSM; El Salvador English proficiency rising. Vibe code or bust!

    51 min
  2. I Need Coffee - Episode 190 - Weekly BC Review!

    DEC 11

    I Need Coffee - Episode 190 - Weekly BC Review!

    I Need Coffee - Episode 190 - Weekly BC Review! (Nov 21, 2025) 1. Health & Weekend Recap    - Lingering cold (week 3+), bad headaches from monitor glare → tried dark mode but Office apps break (toolbars/formatting/screenshots).    - Car troubleshooting: Rear wiper/sprayer failed → Perplexity gave generic advice; 2017 forum post nailed it (window not fully up).    - Rainy LA; played video game but anti-cheat required BIOS update/secure boot fixes (AMD firmware bug from 2021; 2-hour ordeal).    - Linux gaming progress (Steam Machine on Arch); worked on AL Vibe Coding live stream idea (chill Bob Ross-style). 2. Vibe-Coding / AI Dev Updates    - GitHub Copilot Workspace: Game-changer for AL dev? Creates full repos from prompts/PRDs; Steve tested a Support Plan app → 100% success but random errors persist.    - Cursor innovations: Composer (multi-file gen), rules (enforce patterns); still better UX than Copilot but extension limits.    - AI for SOWs: Tried feeding his style/blogs → "horrible" output (6th-grade level); can't use yet.    - New live stream: "Steve's Stupid AL Vibe Coding Tricks" – random, chill sessions this weekend (no schedule). 3. Project Management Rants    - SOWs are "kryptonite": 4+ hours each due to vague requirements (e.g., no customer # in imports); partners underestimate.    - Cash receipts import: Excel can't change, multi-applies, hates payment journal UI/apply entries.    - Real PM vs theory: Fatima passed PMP (congrats!); Steve: Study dumpster-fire projects (overselling, blame games) over PMBOK ideals.    - GP customers: Spending $10k+ entrenching in outdated system they barely use. 4. BC/Admin & Outages    - BC outage: Azure Front Door global DDoS (15 Tbps from 500k devices) → survived, but Front Door is ironic single-point failure.    - Partner dashboard: Auto-defer upgrades; flag bad settings. 5. Cybersecurity Nightmares    - CAPTCHA fatigue malware: Tricks users into running Win+R / Ctrl+V / Enter to install.    - Black Hills pentest webcast: Go straight to Copilot for sensitive data exfil.    - Fortinet CVEs: New kill-chain cluster → "dumpster" their appliances.    - ZTNA/firewall configs, NAT routing, code-signing certs – impossible to expert everything. 6. Infrastructure Deep Dives    - Azure geo-redundancy: Manual failover (West/East US); first manual SQL backup (.bacpac format – schema/metadata/data zipped; mind-blown).    - Relies on infra he doesn't fully understand (iPhone, Linux servers). 7. El Salvador Team & Events    - Joselyn: RDLC fights, config packages, MB800 study.    - David: Report layouts, SOD limits (w/Tanya), MB800.    - Ronald: Mastered McCorma/Continia; onto new journey.    - Franklin: Partner dashboard (defer upgrades button).    - Fatima: PMP passed; Elco Christmas Festival (Dec 13-14; Steve/Tanya attending); Dynamics User Group signup.    - Conferences: Partner in Vibe (Jan 28-30, South Padre – Steve going); Directions NA (Apr 27-29, Orlando – submitted w/Brad); DynamicsCon (May 12-15, Vegas – 2 sessions submitted); Dynamics Minds (May, Slovenia). 8. Misc / Fun    - Tech meme: What companies think we want (RGB overload) vs need (more USB ports).    - BC certifications/training for team (and maybe Steve).

    53 min
  3. I Need Coffee - Episode 189 - Weekly BC Review!

    DEC 10

    I Need Coffee - Episode 189 - Weekly BC Review!

    I Need Coffee - Episode 189 - Weekly BC Review! (Nov 14, 2025) 1. Audio/Tech Setup Woes    - Scarlet Focusrite interface dials failing annually → open to sub-$1k alternatives.    - Blue Origin rocket launch (full booster landing on ocean ship) impressed him. 2. Health & Weekend Recap    - Lingering cold (week 2+) → limited productivity.    - Cursor vs Copilot testing: Cursor better UX but can't use Microsoft extensions (licensing issues); sideload hacks break things like Cosmo Alpaca.    - Watched delayed Brazil F1 race (chaotic) + movie "The Family Man" (loves it). 3. AI Integration & Mindset Shift    - Using Perplexity 10x/day for everything (recipes to app settings).    - AI-first routine: "Hey, could AI do this?" → reviewed a full AL project in Cursor, caught missing setup option & suggested fixes.    - Dev question: When to abandon AI? Steve's cutoff ~1 hour if it's leading astray (avoid sunk cost); restart with new prompts/approach. 4. Support Tickets & BC Quirks    - Integration error: Field length overflow after 1 year (255 chars limit hit); added truncation.    - Cronus sales order won't post to "invoice only" (needs "ship & invoice" first) → bad error message; Perplexity failed to help.    - Corrections from order-to-invoice don't recreate editable invoice copy.    - Seeking US equivalent to SEPA direct debit (avoid relying on Europe-specific features). 5. Security & Phishing Rants    - "Phishing-resistant MFA" buzz (e.g., passkeys, conditional access).    - Partner got phished (distracted, entered creds) → "How? Really?"    - Microsoft account locked popup confusion (too many logins); discovered .microsoft TLD (e.g., admin.cloud.microsoft). 6. External APIs & Vendor Nightmares    - SAS API delays: Promised Sept feature → still missing in Nov; requires drilling into each transaction (thousands possible).    - Wells Fargo supplier payment portal: "Horrible" – no pasting, repeated passwords, aneurysms-inducing UX → just print checks instead. 7. Tuesday Morning Catastrophe    - Cat sat on Apple TV remote at 5:30 AM → blasted F1 Brazil race at full volume/brightness. 8. Conferences & Submissions    - Submitted co-presenter session for DynamicsCon 2026 (Las Vegas, May 12-15).    - Upcoming: Summit NA Road Shows (Dec 9 Houston, Dec 11 Fort Lauderdale); DynamicsCon Regionals 2026 (Jan Tampa, Mar Vancouver, Apr Denver). 9. Berlin, El Salvador Team Updates    - Joselyn: RDLC reports, KB article on vendor refunds.    - David: Custom reports/layouts, SOD mods.    - Ronald: McCorma supercheck/overflow demo prep.    - Franklin: Partner dashboard PRs.    - Fatima: PMP exam prep (180 questions, 4 hours); Elco Christmas Festival planning (Dec 13-14, Steve/Tanya attending).    - Starting Dynamics User Group in El Salvador. 10. Mechanical Keyboards Rabbit Hole     - Ergonomics focus: Kinesis Advantage 360 ($400-600) for RSI prevention (floating hands, thumb keys) – used by Lex Fridman, but too pricey/funky.     - Coffee-themed keycaps spotted.     - OG typing: IBM Selectric typewriter (golf ball heads, correction ribbons, humming motor). 11. Q&A / Misc     - Framework Laptop: Modular/repairable, $1,500-1,900 for mid-high specs → cool but he'll stick to used ThinkPads.     - Heading to "important meetings with fancy people."

    1h 7m
  4. I Need Coffee - Episode 188 - Weekly BC Review!

    DEC 2

    I Need Coffee - Episode 188 - Weekly BC Review!

    Show Notes: Episode 188 - I Need Coffee (Nov 7, 2025) 1. Still Sick (Week 2)    - Persistent cold since Halloween → low energy, cancelled calls, mostly resting. 2. Vibe-Coding / AI-Agent-Assisted AL Development    - Spent the previous weekend refining a full “Vibe Coding Benchmark” PRD for a hypothetical Support Plan / Contract Management app.    - Now consistently hitting **99 % correct code** from a single prompt + detailed Markdown PRD + PowerPoint wireframes.    - Tested **Cursor vs GitHub Copilot** head-to-head:      - Code quality essentially identical.      - Cursor wins on **UX, speed, and innovation** (rapid new features, smoother flow, no constant approval dialogs).      - Copilot feels “dialogue-fatigued” and exposes too much plumbing.    - Best practices he now recommends:      - Write PRD in **Markdown** (VS Code) → Git from day one.      - Use **PowerPoint** for quick wireframes (screenshots → docs folder).      - Explicitly define **launch.json**, **app.json**, **number series**, and **setup pages** — agents have no intuition here. 3. Partner Dashboard (formerly Tenant Admin Dashboard)    - Actively building an in-BC app to centrally manage all customer environments:      - Auto-list prod environments, flag non-recommended update windows/next-version settings.      - Will use BC Admin API to bulk-fix update windows, dates, etc.    - Triggered by a painful incident: customer auto-scheduled to 27.0 instead of 26.5 → Tuesday morning chaos (PTEs uninstalled, users locked out). 4. BC Update & Admin Center Nightmares    - New minimum 6-hour update window (can no longer do 2-hour windows).    - Restore-point quirks: can’t always roll back to just before an upgrade if inside the window.    - Email notification overload is untenable → partner dashboard is the solution. 5. Funny / Annoying Stuff    - Windows File Explorer “Date” column is meaningless (random mix of created/modified) → caused PRD rollback disaster → another reason for Git.    - Got asked to be a “subcontractor” who pretends to work for the customer (use their email, timesheets, etc.) → hard pass.    - Competitor claiming they’ll migrate **30 years** of history → Steve: “Hand them the deal and grab popcorn.”    - New Business Central icon announced at Directions EMEA → RIP to the guy with the old BC logo sculpted into his office ceiling.    - “Set Applies-to ID” in cash receipt journal still applies the **full invoice amount** even when payment is smaller → change request submitted.   6. AI Agent Security / Shenanigans    - Prompt-injection exploits now being embedded invisibly in websites (Oreos & baseball example).    - Perplexity’s Comet agent shopping on Amazon → Amazon is suing them. 7. Events & Travel    - Directions EMEA happening now (new icon + 2026 Wave 1 focus areas).    - DynamicsCon 2026 (Las Vegas, May 12-15) session submissions just opened (closes Dec 31). 8. Berlin, El Salvador Team Updates    - Joselyn (joined June 2024, zero accounting background) now deep in complex financial reports & RDLC.    - David crushing report layouts & Simple Object Designer work.    - Ronald becoming the **Western Hemisphere’s #1 McCorma Super Check + Overflow Remittance guru**; prepping big demo.    - Franklin refining the partner dashboard (new beta released).    - Fatima finishing PMP prep (50+ hours study + 100+ practice questions).

    54 min
  5. I Need Coffee - Episode 187 - Weekly BC Review!

    DEC 2

    I Need Coffee - Episode 187 - Weekly BC Review!

    Show Notes: Episode 187 - I Need Coffee (oct 31, 2025)1. Personal / Life Updates    - Persistent cold, late start, brewing coffee    - Rotated 18-month-old generator gasoline (10 gallons)    - Homemade “Zante bowls” (rice-beans-tofu bowls)    - Replaced/filled tiki torches for Halloween party    - Visited first ERP client/mentor (1996) who now has early Alzheimer’s 2. Hardware & Power-Saving Obsession    - LA electricity prices insane (~33–55 ¢/kWh, bill up 63% in 4 yrs)    - Switched 24/7 servers to Lenovo M910Q Tiny PCs      - Ubuntu Server idle: 3.6–4.4 W (!)      - Windows 11 idle: 9–10 W    - Entire “data center” (3 servers + NAS) now 20 W 3. Linux Desktop vs Windows Reality Check    - Tried Linux desktop again → quickly remembered why he doesn’t use it    - Deep Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Excel, Word, OneNote, Outlook, Teams, Snagit, etc.) simply doesn’t work well on Linux    - “You should use Linux” crowd ignores the “you” part (Lamborghini SVJ vs family minivan analogy) 4. Open-Source Realities    - Comic about endless unpaid feature requests = open-source life    - Customer asked detailed security questions about 2012 closed-source GP ISV → ironic because open-source is now seen as higher risk by some auditors    - Attended Directions webinar on BC open-source apps → cool but maintenance is a thankless job 5. Business & Project Updates    - Building multiple custom file-import solutions (sales/purchase invoices, bank deposits, AR apply)    - Customer on 15-year-old Dynamics GP10 waffling between upgrade vs BC    - Teaching Franklin about proper Statements of Work, scope, exclusions, change management    - Top practical PM practices he values: (1) crystal-clear scope, (2) budget tracking, (3) change management, (4) risk awareness (still figuring out how to formalize) 6. Microsoft Outages & Azure Front Door    - Second major Azure Front Door global outage in a few weeks (90+ minutes for many BC tenants)    - Front Door is marketed as high-availability but itself becomes single point of failure 7. AI & Development    - Cursor released Composer v1 (very fast frontier coding model)    - AI agent/MCP security nightmare is beginning (prompt injection, exfiltration, etc.)    - OnePassword adding “agentic autofill” with human-in-the-loop (scary but at least trying)    - Terminology chaos: agent vs persona vs MCP vs skill 8. Upcoming Conferences & Travel    - Directions EMEA (Poland) next week    - Partner in Vibe Conference – Jan 28-30, 2026, South Padre Island (Steve is going)    - Directions NA – Apr 27-29, Orlando (call for speakers opens Nov 12)    - DynamicsCon May 12-15, Las Vegas 9. El Salvador / Berlin Team Updates    - Helping huge multinational GP customer whose entire IT is in El Salvador    - Team bringing 500 ft Cat5e + rice cooker on next trip    - Ronald finished 70-hour “Berlin English Academy – Call Center” program with certificates & Halloween party 10. Fun / Miscellaneous     - Windows 11 tiny taskbar icons “feature”     - Ridiculous BC admin job posting in Baton Rouge asking for one person to do 20 different senior roles     - Mechanical keyboard rabbit hole → hot-swappable custom boards (drooling over retro ThinkPad-style board)     - Family Halloween costumes & teenager’s party (Steve may be exiled from his own house)

    1h 23m
  6. I Need Coffee - Episode 186 - Weekly BC Review!

    NOV 19

    I Need Coffee - Episode 186 - Weekly BC Review!

    Show Notes: Episode 186 - I Need Coffee (oct 24, 2025) 1. Personal Updates - Sharpened knives while watching BC launch videos (Tinfister tip); engaging. - Storage comic: Floppy disks to 2TB micro SDs; consumer-grade unreliable. 2. Professional/Technical Updates - AI/Engineering:   - Dave Farley video: DORA 2025 report; use engineering practices for AI chaos.   - Reading "Vibe Coding" by Kim/Yegge: AI coding success.   - Windgate blog: Trust consultants to vibe code with principles. - BC Projects:   - AL file import PTE (~30hrs): Single-page upload; beats config packages/Power Automate; sellable.   - McCormma overflow: 30 lines/check success; needs testing/demo.   - Partner Dashboard: Progress despite DevOps rename issues.   - BC v27: Learning features (page scripting, reports).   - Bulk delete invoices: Use Edit in Excel. - DevOps: Don’t rename Azure projects (breaks pipelines); Cosmo Apaca helps but rule-bound. - AWS Outage: DNS error downed US East-1; exposed redundancy myths; smart beds failed (16GB/day telemetry, GitHub fix). - Pi Hole: On Ubuntu (Lenovo ThinkCentre); GeoIP blocking; DNS config issues fixed. 3. Cybersecurity - Reassess redundancy (Azure Front Door risks); Namecheap SSL renewal messy, good support. - Avoid smart homes; loose IoT on VLANs. 4. Community/Events - El Coyolar Festival: $2K funded (Summit NA); toys/snacks for 150+ kids; 2026 sponsors open. - Events:   - Partner in Vibe: Jan 28–30, 2026, South Padre Island (partnerin.io/vibe).   - Directions NA: Apr 27–29, 2026, Orlando.   - DynamicsCon: May 12–15, 2026, Las Vegas.   - Dynamics Minds: May 25–27, 2026, Slovenia.   - Summit NA Road Shows: Dec 9 & 11, 2025, Houston/Ft. Lauderdale. - Vibe Sessions: Nearshore scaling, practice building, lawsuit avoidance, AI engineering. 5. Other Notes - Keyboards: Filco Majestouch 3 Ninja + O-rings; Switch and Click YT; eyeing mechanicalkeyboards.com. - Linux: Testing Ubuntu; considering Omari (Arch); critiques theme obsession. - Video: Cort Guitars factory (Indonesia, 2M+ guitars/yr, 2,500 employees). - Team: Joselyn (reports), David (SOD/SOW), Ronald (v27/McCormma), Franklin (dashboard), Fatima (PMP/festival). 6. Q&A/Closing - Vibe code AI? Learn BC v27; prep for outages. - Closing: Vibe code, break/learn, enjoy weekend.

    1h 18m
  7. I Need Coffee - Episode 185 - Weekly BC Review!

    NOV 18

    I Need Coffee - Episode 185 - Weekly BC Review!

    Show Notes: Episode 185 - I Need Coffee (oct 17, 2025) 1. Personal Updates - Woodworking: Built shelves/spice rack for El Salvador with pine and Festool Domino; will flat-pack and ship. - Desk Cleanup: Rare cleaning, noted by daughter. - Wi-Fi Angel: Bought humorous "Wi-Fi Angel" at Dollar Tree. 2. Professional/Technical Updates - Business Central (BC):   - BC v27 Issues: "Average days to pay" field obsoleted; no clear upgrade path from v26.5. Avoid upgrading without testing.   - Number Series: Poor configurations (e.g., 5-digit limits) cause issues; recommends 7-8 digits, no ending number. Number Series Copilot ineffective.   - PTE Challenges: Hard to find PTE due to poor naming; suggests AI for repo scanning.   - BC Web API 2.0: Overnormalized API complicates image retrieval; custom API not viable.   - Report Customization: 10,000-series reports use temp tables, needing PTEs for custom fields.   - Invoice Cancel: AL procedure lacks payment checks, unlike UI; needs customer input.   - Tenant Admin Dashboard: Franklin’s pull request hit DevOps issues; fixes needed.   - BC v27 Features: Ronald’s curated feature doc for internal review. - Project Management:   - Saying No: Declined risky software project due to liability.   - Fatima: Training for PMI PMP, leading calls, organizing festival.   - Azure DevOps: Don’t rename projects (breaks VS Code/pipelines); migrate code instead.   - Cosmo Apaca: Automates DevOps setup for small teams. - AI/MCP:   - BC Telemetry Buddy: Waldo’s VS Code extension queries BC telemetry via MCP.   - BC Code Intelligence: Jeremy Visa’s 14-agent project for code optimization, security, upgrades. See Dynamics Corner Ep. 434. 3. Cybersecurity - F5 Compromise: Hackers accessed systems for months, affecting 23,000 customers. - Cisco Flaw: SNMP exploit deploys rootkits; replace devices. - LastPass/Bitwarden Phishing: Fake alerts compromise systems; prefers OnePassword. - Sonic Wall: Testing Cloud Secure Edge for secure VPN overlay. 4. Community/Events - El Coyolar Festival: Team shopping for toys in San Salvador for 150+ kids. - Events:   - Summit NA: Oct 20–23, 2025, Orlando   - BC Bash: Oct 21, 2025, Orlando   - Directions AMIA: Nov 4–6, 2025, Poland   - Summit NA Road Shows: Dec 9 & 11, 2025, Houston/Ft. Lauderdale   - Partner in Vibe: Jan 28–30, 2026, South Padre Island   - Directions NA: Apr 27–29, 2026, Orlando   - DynamicsCon: May 12–15, 2026, Las Vegas   - Dynamics Minds: May 25–27, 2026, Slovenia 5. Other Notes - Manufactured Urgency: Criticized manipulative email urgency; sanitized requests. - Dynamics GP 18.8: Upgraded ISV solutions. - Starship 11: Praised SpaceX launch. - Global Operations Center: Planning clocks/dashboard for El Salvador BC support. - Team: Joselyn (reports), David (Simple Object Designer), Ronald (McCormma), Franklin (DevOps), Fatima (PMP/festival). 6. Q&A/Closing - Focus: Learn number series, AI, MCPs. - Closing: Encouraged learning and “MCP all the things.”

    1h 20m
  8. I Need Coffee - Episode 184 - Weekly BC Review!

    NOV 4

    I Need Coffee - Episode 184 - Weekly BC Review!

    Show Notes: Episode 184 - I Need Coffee (oct 10, 2025) 1. busy week, time flies. 2. Viewer Interaction:    - Encourages questions via X/Twitter, YouTube, Twitch. 3. Trivia and Food Experience:    - Turkish delight from Locom in Santa Barbara: Chocolate-hazelnut (chewy, intensely sweet, one piece/month max); traditional red pistachio milder but very chewy, honey-based; education via Joselyn's recommendation. 4. Weekend Activities:    - Road trip with wife to central California (winery region) for friend's R-rated adults-only wedding: Casual, comedians, balloon animals, caricature artist.    - Visited Hearst Castle: First time, highly recommended; ornate, managed by California State Parks; tour guides know every detail (e.g., light fixtures).    - Ongoing mild cold. 5. Credit Card Lessons:    - Overcharges: Passenger Coffee subscription ($34.68 → $75.24 randomly, twice; credits issued, must monitor); Turkish delight ($6 → $9.60, possibly weighed vs. per piece; owner blamed POS, others reported issues).    - Annoying principle; now requires receipts for all transactions; hard to refute without proof. 6. Work and Projects:    - Team Updates (ERP Center of Excellence, El Salvador):      - Joselyn: Report layouts; learned copy document for recurring purchase invoice lines; exploring service contract recurring billing.      - David: SOD updates; petrified of after-hours deployments (kicks users out, risks breaking); needs single-pager on implications, best practices; late nights (midnight/1 AM).      - Ronald: McCormma super check/overflow remittance; repetitive data prep/testing (10-50 invoices); internal demo/sell to Tanya/Alyssa; dogfooding for expertise.      - Franklin: Resuming tenant admin dashboard: One BC page for customer environments, apps, capacity, updates (API limits: no apps pull; avoids admin centers).      - Fatima: PMI PMP studying; runs daily 8 AM/2 PM Pacific team calls (plans/reviews); leads Doug user group (first in Latin America); El Coyolar Christmas (microbus to San Salvador for toy/food shopping next Friday).    - One-on-one team calls: 2 done, 2-3 left.    - McCormma: Luxury of 16-24 hours internal testing before customer offer.    - Azure tenants: Imagined setup; redid as independent for security (pros: isolation; cons: admin hassle); lacked documentation, concerning.    - Lawyering: Contract review, legal quotes ($1,200-$3,000 fixed, $175-$500/hour); disliked task.     7. Technical Challenges:    - SOD deployments: Eric working on sandbox scheduling; needs disciplined procedures for chaotic partners (e.g., Tanya).    - Recurring billing: Avoid if complex.    - Job queues: Unreliable, no notifications. 8. Professional Development:    - Berlin team: Focus on medium/long-term goals vs. fire-fighting. 9. Upcoming Events:    - Summit NA Road Shows: Houston Dec 9, Fort Lauderdale Dec 11 (year-end; none in Oct/Nov). 10. Q&A and Headline:     - BC antics: Undiscovered features like copy document (17 menu levels deep).     - JP Morgan: Paid $115M legal bills for Charlie Javice (codefendant in $175M fraud); contract clause forced JP to cover defense; underscores due diligence. 11. Weekend Plans:     - Modify app, finalize file import SOW, handle lawyer/contract review. 12. Community and Collaboration:     - Shout

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