Web Services Integration in Dynamics 365 Business Central

Connecting your ERP system to external applications is essential for automating business processes and eliminating manual data entry. This text-only course guides you through the fundamentals of web services in Dynamics 365 Business Central, showing you how to securely expose, read, and update ERP data. What you'll learn: Understand the core concepts of SOAP, OData, and modern REST APIs within the ERP ecosystem; Configure and publish standard and custom web services from the administration panel; Authenticate securely using modern OAuth 2.0 flows and handle authentication tokens; Read, create, and update records externally using structured JSON payloads and HTTP requests; Leverage AL language code to build custom API pages for optimized data transfer; Troubleshoot common integration errors, manage rate limits, and handle UI interactions safely. You will start with key terminology and foundational integration concepts before moving into step-by-step configuration and practical API calls. The course includes written explanations, structural walkthroughs, and clear code examples. Ideal for beginner developers, system administrators, and integration specialists looking to connect Business Central with third-party software, this course requires no prior web services experience. Start reading today to streamline your ERP integrations and build robust data pipelines.