How does U-LINC work?

U-LINC is a SQL Server to SharePoint application.  Essentially, when data is changed in an identified table in a SQL database, the system will push that information to a SharePoint list.  Once that information is in a SharePoint list, you can use SharePoint workflow to handle the business process logic.  There are many ways to create a workflow in SharePoint.  You can use reusable workflows and attach them to a list through a web browser on your SharePoint site.  Another option is to use SharePoint Designer to create a workflow.  It has the ability to perform parallel processes, conditional steps, assign SharePoint tasks, along with a miriad of other options.  You can extend the workflow actions available to the workflow using free tools like ILoveSharePoint (http://ilovesharepoint.codeplex.com).  Another option is to use a SharePoint extensibility tool like Nintex Workflow ( http://www.nintex.com/en-US/Products/Pages/NintexWorkflow2010.aspx) to graphically build a workflow.  Once the workflow is built, the worflow status can be exposed in Dynamics GP using the U-LINC for Dynamics GP Adapter.  The end user can define which windows in Dynamics GP get the U-LINC workflow ribbon as well as which fields &/or buttons on the form are locked when a displayed record is in workflow.  With these tools, the end user has everything they need to enforce complex business processes and receive real-time notifications of critical business information.

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