MB-820 Exam Cram
Create new companies in Business Central
Master the skills of company creation and management in Business Central! This comprehensive guide covers everything from creating companies with the assisted setup wizard to advanced developer topics like ChangeCompany and intercompany transactions. Learn best practices for configuration packages, understand when NOT to copy companies, and gain hands-on experience with exercises designed for MB-820 exam success.
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MB-820 Exam Cram: Create New Companies in Business Central
A Complete Guide for Business Central Certification
Master company creation and management in Dynamics 365 Business Central! This comprehensive guide covers everything from using the assisted setup wizard to advanced developer topics like ChangeCompany and intercompany transactions. Perfect for MB-820 certification candidates and Business Central professionals.
What You'll Learn:
- Complete company creation process with the assisted setup wizard
- Company templates and when to use each option
- Configuration packages and RapidStart Services for data migration
- The Configuration Worksheet for planning company setup
- Performance considerations when copying companies (and when NOT to)
- Developer topics: ChangeCompany method, CompanyName() function
- Working with the Company table in AL code
- Intercompany transactions setup and management
- Contoso Coffee demo data installation
- Company administration: renaming, deleting, badges, permissions
- Real-world code examples from Microsoft's Base Application
Who This Book Is For:
- MB-820 certification candidates
- Business Central functional consultants
- AL developers working with multi-company scenarios
- Partners implementing Business Central solutions
- Technical consultants managing company setups
- IT professionals administering Business Central environments
What's Inside:
- 20+ pages of detailed content
- 4 hands-on exercises with step-by-step solutions
- 20 exam-style practice questions with detailed answers
- Real AL code examples from Microsoft's source code
- Best practices for configuration packages
- Performance optimization tips
- Complete troubleshooting guidance
- MB-820 exam preparation tips
Key Topics Covered:
-> Company Creation (templates, wizard, permissions, limitations)
-> Configuration Packages (creation, export, import, application)
-> Configuration Worksheet (planning, organizing, managing setup data)
-> RapidStart Services (standardizing implementations)
-> Copying Companies (when to use, performance impact, limitations)
-> ChangeCompany Method (syntax, behavior, cross-company data access)
-> Intercompany Transactions (partners, chart of accounts, inbox/outbox)
-> Contoso Coffee Demo Data (modules, installation, usage)
-> Company Administration (display names, badges, user permissions)
-> Developer Scenarios (cross-company reports, data synchronization)
Based on Microsoft Learn Documentation and Real Business Central Source Code
Companion Resources:
- YouTube video walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blsva6hKXeo
- Official Microsoft Learn documentation links
- AL code examples from Base Application
Perfect for:
-> Passing the MB-820 exam with confidence
-> Planning company structures for new implementations
-> Understanding configuration package best practices
-> Learning developer techniques for multi-company scenarios
-> Reference guide during Business Central projects
Author: Based on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central official documentation, Base Application source code analysis, and MB-820 exam requirements.
Get ready to master Business Central company creation and pass your MB-820 exam!
Part of the MB-820 Exam Cram Series:
- Business Central Admin and Automation API Guide
- Install and Upgrade Codeunits Guide
- Business Central Performance Toolkit Guide
- Cloud Migration Tool Guide
- Create New Companies Guide (this book)
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About the Author
Silviu Virlan is a Microsoft MVP for Business Applications (awarded multiple times, including a second recognition in recent years), MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional), and a highly respected Dynamics 365 Business Central expert.
With over 12 years of hands-on experience in Dynamics NAV and Business Central, Silviu specializes in AL development, extensions, integrations, performance optimization, and modern AI-driven analytics. He served as a Developer Lead or Technical Architect in Dynamics 365 Business Central development teams for various Microsoft Partners in USA and Canada.
Since 2017, Silviu has been a dedicated contributor to the global Business Central community. He shares practical knowledge and deep technical insights through:
- His popular blog at www.svirlan.com, featuring tutorials, release wave overviews, and best practices.
- The Business Central Musings YouTube channel (@BusinessCentralMusings), home to well-received educational series such as: - "Let's pass MB-820" – a comprehensive certification prep playlist - "What's new in Business Central" – covering 2023, 2024, 2025, and beyond release waves
In 2024, Silviu authored the book "Beyond the Ledgers: Cutting-edge Data Insights with Business Central and AI", a practical guide that helps users and developers unlock powerful analytics, automation, and AI capabilities within Business Central.
A sought-after speaker, you can often find Silviu presenting at major technical conferences including Directions, DynamicsCon, and Community Summit, where he delivers sessions on cutting-edge Business Central topics, from AL language features to advanced integrations and user experience enhancements.
Through his content, speaking engagements, and community leadership, Silviu continues to empower developers, consultants, and partners to build better solutions in the ever-evolving world of Dynamics 365 Business Central.
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