The public preview for Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 release wave 2 (BC25) is available

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The public preview environment for Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 release wave 2 (BC25) is available now.

Update 2024.10.02: General availability: Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 release wave 2 (BC25)

In Dynamics 365 Business Central admin center:

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Version: W1 25.0 (Platform 25.0.23623.0 + Application 25.0.23364.23635)

Note: Business Central 2024 wave 2 (BC25): Manage environment updates more flexibly – Major update: 30(60) days -> 5-month and Optional minor updates

Read about major updates!

1. Make sure read the article about how a major Business Central update rolls out: Major Updates and Minor Updates for Business Central Online – Business Central | Microsoft Docs

2. Read more aboutWhat’s new and planned for Dynamics 365 Business Central

3. Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform Release planner (Tracking new and upcoming functionality)

4. Business Central developer news

5. Pre-release version of AL Language extension

6. Prepare for major updates with preview environments.

Update info from BC Yammer Group:

Announcing: Public preview for Business Central 2024 release wave 2 is available!

Try it out today!

We are pleased to announce the global roll-out of the preview environments for Business Central 2024 release wave 2.

Please help us!

We need your help testing, providing feedback and fine-tuning our upcoming release as you’re the experts. To do so, we made it easier than ever.

Submit your bug here https://aka.ms/bcpreviewbugs. The Microsoft team we will pick them up, make the necessary fixes or simply provide feedback/comments in a post in this Yammer group.

Please note that we have retiredthe feedback program on Collaborate.

Here’s how you can contribute:

1. Provide Feedback and Ask Questions: Join the Yammer sub group(Public Preview 2024 rw2) to share your thoughts, ask questions, or seek clarifications on any aspect of the preview release. We value your insights and expertise!
2. Report Bugs: If you encounter any issues or glitches during your testing, please help us by reporting them. Submit the bug here https://aka.ms/bcpreviewbugs.

Please note:

• The new Power BI reports are not in the public preview. They will be added in minor release version 25.

• The new Word add-in for document reporting is currently being validated on the Office AppStore and will be available in the preview within the coming week.

Your contributions are invaluable in ensuring the success of our upcoming release. We’re committed to delivering a top-notch product, and your feedback plays a crucial role in achieving that goal.

Relevant links:

• Business Central major and minor updates, visit: https://aka.ms/BCUpdates
• Business Central previews, visit: https://aka.ms/BCPreview
• Yammer group for Public preview 2024 rw2: https://www.yammer.com/dynamicsnavdev/#/groups/200815689728

Let’s work together to make this release a success.

Thank you for being part of our preview testing group!

https://www.yammer.com/dynamicsnavdev/threads/2962098577268736

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ZHU