How to Enable the 2019 Release Wave 2 Updates in Dynamics 365

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Many Dynamics 365 users are excited for the 2019 Release Wave 2 Updates to be available for early access. Microsoft provides users with early access to release features so that customers and partners can together validate the features before their official release in a non-production environment. This way, organizations using Dynamics 365 can feel comfortable rolling out the new October 2019 features to their team members. For this reason, Avantiico recommends opting in to test the features ahead of time. 

Warning: Before continuing to read this article, please read the following. Before attempting to enable a Production Environment, Avantiico recommends that your company create a copy of your Product environment and put it into a Sandbox environment to test out the new features. It is extremely important to note that once these features are turned on (once you enable the Wave 2 Release Updates), they cannot be turned back off. We recommend always testing new features in a Sandbox environment and later enabling them in a Production environment once you and your team members are confident. 

As A Microsoft Gold Partner, Avantiico can help you:

  • Understand the Dynamics 365 Release Wave 2 Plan 
  • Understand the impact the Release Wave 2 Plan will have on your users
  • Learn what features are included in the Release Wave 2 Plan
  •  Understand how your users can leverage the new features in their day to day duties
  • Help you prepare for the Wave 2 Release Updates with a plan
  • Help you test the updates before enabling them 

In this blog post, we’ll walk you through how to enable the new Wave 2 Release Updates within your environment. To do so, you’ll need to be an admit. 

How to Enable Early Access Features in an Environment

To enable the Wave 2 Release Plan Early Access features, admins will first need to login to the Microsoft Power Platform.

Upon logging into Power Platforms, you will see this Dashboard.

Once logged in, navigate to the tab titled “Environments” found on the left-hand navigation. Select the environment you’re looking to enable for the Wave 2 Release Updates. On the right hand side, in the “Updates” window, click on “Manage”.

Select the environment you wish to enable for Wave 2 Release Plan updates and click "Manage".
Select the environment you wish to enable for Wave 2 Release Plan updates and click "Manage".

Once logged in, navigate to the tab titled “Environments” found on the left-hand navigation. Select the environment you’re looking to enable for the Wave 2 Release Updates. On the right hand side, in the “Updates” window, click on “Manage”.

Select Update Now to enable Wave 2 Release Plan Updates
Select Update Now to enable Wave 2 Release Plan Updates

Finally, click “Update Now” to enable the Wave 2 Release Plan Updates. Note: We want to warn you once again, that once the updates have been enabled, they can not be undone. 

What Features are Available in the Wave 2 Release Update?

By activating the updates opt-in, your company will receive updates to only the user experience

To learn more about the Wave 2 Release Plan and the features involved, visit our Dynamics 365 Blog. Our experts cover features and offer business-cases showcasing the feature in use. 

Talk with one of our experts today for more information on upgrading from Dynamics AX. Our Cloud Architects will show you how your team can capitalize on the new features in Dynamics 365. 

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