In the previous chapter, you learned about implementation methodologies, best practices in project initiation, and important project artifacts such as the project plan, project charter, team, and many others. However, this could soon become extremely challenging if they're managed by each customer and partner in their own way.

In this chapter, we'll share a list of tools and their importance and how they can help you in your journey with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365FO) One Version by looking at Lifecycle Services (LCS), which are commonly used right from the start of going live to keep your solution healthy.

Some of the key topics that will be covered in this chapter are as follows:

• Introduction to LCS
• Tooling and libraries in LCS
• Project setup including onboarding and activities
• Ongoing use of D365FO system and LCS
• Monitoring and diagnostics
• Support system leveraging LCS