To get the most benefit out of an ERP system, it needs to be integrated with other enterprise systems in the organization. Integration with other systems enables accuracy and timely updates when it comes to business data, which is very important for business success and growth. The differences between the architecture and age of integrated systems often make integration difficult and challenging. It is vital to ensure that the technical analysts and developers in your project are familiar with integration technologies in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, so that they can develop the best integration solution possible for any given integration needs. 

This chapter is about understanding the integration architecture and the concepts and technologies available in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. 

The following topics will be covered in this chapter:

• Basic web integration concepts
• Learning about the integration architecture
• Integration concepts in Finance and Operations
• Integration scenarios and planning
• Integration design and development
• Best practices and recommendations