Business Intelligence in MS Dynamics AX 2009

The subject of the diploma thesis entitled "Business Intelligence in Microsoft Dynamics AX" is to analyze the functionality of the ERP system Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 in the area of Business Intelligence and Reporting with the reflection of the current market position of the company. The goal is to set the basic definition of the relationship between ERP and Business Intelligence systems, further defining the possibilities of MS Dynamics AX in BI in the terms of their practical use and also to describe the fundamental technological aspects. The aim of the work is evaluation and definition particular steps during implementation based on methodology MS Sure Step 2010 together with description of deployment process. As a reflection of insufficient coverage of some of the areas is mentioned solution of the company Circon Circle Consulting. Also is realized proposal for BI for AX cost accounting module, including designing data mart, ETL and report with respect to specifics, such as the parent-child hierarchies and many-to-many relationship between fact tables and dimensions. The contribution of this work is mainly evident for the consultants of the system, to who is provided insight into the important and for users attractive functionality and also is offered possible implementation process. Technically oriented readers may appreciate the solutions for Cost Accounting and potential approaches to the concept of data mart or other areas where they meet the above-mentioned aspects.