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Migrating Lawson On-Premise to Infor Cloudsuite

As businesses grow and technology advances, it’s not uncommon for companies to outgrow their current enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. In some cases, this may mean moving from an on-premise solution, such as Lawson, to a cloud-based platform like Infor Cloudsuite. If you’re considering making the switch, here are some steps to keep in mind.

  1. Evaluate your current system: Before making any changes, it’s important to evaluate your current system to identify what’s working well and what needs improvement. Consider factors like system performance, ease of use, functionality, and cost. This will help you determine whether Infor Cloudsuite is the right choice for your organization and identify any specific features or functions you need to ensure a successful transition.
  2. Plan your migration: Once you’ve decided to move to Infor Cloudsuite, the next step is to plan your migration. This involves determining what data needs to be migrated, setting a timeline for the transition, and identifying any potential challenges or roadblocks. It’s also important to consider how the migration will impact your business operations and develop a plan to mitigate any disruptions.
  3. Prepare your data: Before migrating to Infor Cloudsuite, you’ll need to ensure that your data is ready for the transition. This may involve cleaning up data, consolidating data sources, and preparing data for the new platform. It’s important to work closely with your IT team to ensure that data is transferred accurately and securely.
  4. Prepare interfaces: Determine which interfaces, both internal and between 3rd party vendors, will need to be rewritten, and which ones can be archived.  Work closely with IT to refactor or recreate the interfaces and prepare them for the new cloud environment.
  5. Train your staff: Moving to a new ERP platform can be a significant change for your organization, so it’s important to provide training and support to your staff. This may involve providing training on the new system, helping staff understand how to use new features, and ensuring that they have the resources they need to be successful.
  6. Go live: Once you’ve completed all of the necessary preparation and training, it’s time to go live with Infor Cloudsuite. This is a critical phase of the transition, as it’s important to ensure that the new system is fully operational and that any issues are quickly addressed. It’s also important to have a plan in place to handle any unforeseen issues or challenges that may arise during this phase.
  7. Monitor and optimize After the transition is complete, it’s important to continue monitoring the new system to ensure that it’s meeting your organization’s needs. This may involve tracking system performance, identifying areas for improvement, and making changes to optimize the system. By continually monitoring and optimizing the system, you can ensure that you’re getting the most out of Infor Cloudsuite and supporting your organization’s ongoing success.

In conclusion, moving from Lawson on-premise to Infor Cloudsuite can be a complex process, but by following these steps and working closely with your IT team and vendor, you can ensure a successful transition. By choosing a cloud-based ERP solution like Infor Cloudsuite, you can benefit from improved functionality, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, supporting your organization’s growth and success in the years to come.

 

Jøtul Heats up its Future with Infor Cloud ERP

Infor recently announced an agreement with one of Europe’s largest fireplace suppliers, Jøtul. The company supplies the markets through one of the most far-reaching global networks in the industry, consisting of its own sales companies and distributors. Per the press release, Infor’s Consulting Services will assist Jøtul in upgrading its current enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to Infor M3 CloudSuite, which is a standardized industrial manufacturing solution. Further, Infor M3 CloudSuite, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), is updated monthly for customers and has a dedicated team to ensure strict requirements for IT security and uptime. The solution is expected to be live in January 2023.

 

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Central Ohio Transit Authority Drives Digital Transformation with Infor

Infor recently had a successful go-live with Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), the public transit system and mobility solutions provider for greater Columbus and Central Ohio. Working alongside Infor Global Professional Services (GPS), COTA will use Infor’s CloudSuite applications – an upgrade from their on-premise solution – to further align to its mission in using modern enterprise software that will allow its teams to be more nimble, informed and efficient. Per the press release, COTA has integrated its core business processes, enabling the organization to automate tasks, including confirming sufficient parts inventory to help ensure COTA transit vehicles stay in service. Additionally, the organization has also increased productivity, streamlined the financial budgetary edit process, and improved financial reporting, both internally and externally. Further, Infor GPS helped COTA realize the benefits that Infor’s modern solutions enable for its business. They plan to partner again to deploy additional solutions in the future, including Infor Global HR and Infor Payroll, which will be rolled out in phases along with new functionality in finance, supply chain and talent management.

 

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Scott Bader Standardizes with Infor for Global Cloud Upgrade

Scott Bader, the global chemical company and UK’s first employee-owned business since 1951, has selected Infor CloudSuite Chemicals. Delivered by Infor Consulting Services via a multi-tenant cloud deployment, Infor CloudSuite Chemicals, including the Infor OS platform, will replace an existing Infor M3 ERP solution. With Infor, Scott Bader will be able to standardize a variety of core business functions for users throughout North America, Canada, Europe, Japan, the Middle East, Australia and South Africa. Per the press release, Scott Bader chose Infor due to its commitment to cloud, the chemical industry vertical and the planning and production scheduling functionality of Infor CloudSuite Chemicals. Further, Scott Bader chose a multi-tenant cloud deployment running on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to ensure the business can benefit from continual updates and maintain a standardized software with minimal customizations.

 

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How to Reset an SQL database user password via Infor Cloudsuite

With Infor Cloudsuite’s SQL Manage User Service, there is no need to setup any DBA permissions or to use database management software in order to see who has Database access and with what role.

 

  1. Login to Infor Cloudsuite and go to the Service Request tab, then click Create a Service Request
  2. Select Deployment and Request Type: SQL Manage User >> Next
  3. Select Action “Change Password” and enter the User and New Password >> Submit
  4. Once the request completes, send the user their new password to access the database.

Done!

 

NOTE: Some organizations have a different password requirement and if the process fails you should check the post-load log to see if the password is too weak.

How to Reset a Lawson Portal users password via Infor Cloudsuite

With Infor Cloudsuite’s password reset service, it’s easier than ever for a Lawson Security Admin to reset a user’s password.

 

  1. Login to Infor Cloudsuite and go to the Service Request tab, then click Create a Service Request
  2. Select Deployment and Request Type: Request Password Reset >> Next
  3. Type in the user ID (without the domain) and click Submit

That’s it! The user should get an email with instruction on how to reset their password.  Good luck!

How to generate an SQL database user report via Infor Cloudsuite

With Infor Cloudsuite’s SQL Users And Roles Report Service, there is no need to setup any DBA permissions or to use database management software in order to see who has Database access and with what role.

 

  1. Login to Infor Cloudsuite and go to the Service Request tab, then click Create a Service Request
  2. Select Deployment and Request Type: SQL Users And Roles Report >> Next
  3. Select the Database Server and Database fields >> Submit
  4. This report can take anywhere from 5-15 minutes. Once complete, select the Request ID created and download the Users or Roles report for review.

And we’re done! Good luck!

Infor Cloudsuite Add Users Process Failed

You’ve created a template file to load a user into Lawson via Infor Cloudsuite but it failed.

  1. First let’s review the Request ID that failed by clicking on it.
  2. At the bottom you will see 2-3 links, one to download the Template file, and the others to download the AD or LSF log file (depending on the error). Let’s click the AD and LSF Logs to review.
  3. In this example, the AD log file was fine, but the LSF log file shows errors.
  4. In the log shown above, we have an invalid LBI Group. Review your template file (you can download it above AD log file) and make the correction to the template file. Load it again and see if the errors are resolved.

Good luck!

How to add a read-only SQL database user via Infor Cloudsuite

With Infor Cloudsuite’s SQL Manage User Service, there is no need to setup any DBA permissions or to use database management software. You can simply add a read-only database user via Cloudsuite in the below steps.

 

  1. Login to Infor Cloudsuite and go to the Service Request tab, then click Create a Service Request
  2. Select Deployment and Request Type: SQL Manage User >> Next
  3. Select the Database Server, fill in the User, Password, Database name and for our example we are using the default database roles, for read-only, use db_datareader. See all default SQL database roles here and then click Submit!

 

Done!

NOTE: Some organizations have minimum password requirements. We recommend using a password generator online and keeping it to letters and numbers so users can type in relatively easy.

How to add a new user using Infor Cloudsuite

Infor Cloudsuite allows you to add users into Lawson more easily then the traditional method of adding the user via Lawson Security Administrator or LID via the loaduser command.

 

  1. Login into Cloudsuite and Create a Service Request

  2. Select deployment and type Add User then click Next
  3. Download the sample CSV File so we can create a template file with user info and load back in.
  4. Fill out your user information based on the organization domain, identity setup etc. (You can view existing users in LSA or ISS to get an example if this is your first time).
  5. Once complete, click Select File and select the template file you just competed and Submit
  6. Once it completes, you should be notified and see the status as Success

 

Done!