Dynamics GP Migration Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Microsoft Says Goodbye to Dynamics GP

In September 2024, Microsoft delivered an end-of-life announcement regarding its Dynamics GP software. Dynamics GP support will end September 2029, with critical security patches only until April 2031.

Why is Microsoft saying goodbye to Dynamics GP? Simply put, Microsoft has been pushing its cloud-first strategy for several years, prioritizing new software and phasing out old, on-premises solutions. With the end of Dynamics GP support looming, it’s time to plan your switch to the cloud.

What to Expect from the Dynamics GP Migration Guide

Here at Cargas, we have worked with Microsoft and GP since 1993. Not only have we helped customers implement GP, but we’ve also helped them migrate to new software. We wanted to share the collective knowledge of our expert consultants, so we put together the Dynamics GP Migration Guide for everyone to use. Here is what we will cover in the guide:

• Microsoft’s Plan
• Microsoft’s Cloud Development
• Your Current Options as a Dynamics GP Customer
• The Lift and Shift Model (a Dynamics GP to Business Central migration package offered by Cargas)
• Cost of Switching to the Cloud

Understand a Dynamics GP to Business Central Migration

We recommend a Lift and Shift migration for many GP customers, but to understand what that migration is like, you have to understand the key differences between Dynamics GP and Business Central.

Dynamics GP is an on-premises solution, while Business Central is a cloud-based solution. Business Central also offers enhanced functionality and integration with other Microsoft products. If you’re considering migrating your Dynamics GP system to Business Central, check out our Dynamics GP vs. Business Central Comparison Guide and see these solutions in a side-by-side format. Once you’ve learned how they compare, check out our migration guide for more details on transitioning from Dynamics GP to Business Central.