Workshop Directions Lab FAQs

Question 1

What key skills will I gain from this workshop?

Accepted Answer

You will learn MCP Protocol fundamentals, how to implement STDIO transport for Claude Desktop integration, perform Business Central API integration, and create custom AI tools and prompts for your applications.

Question 2

Is it possible to complete the workshop without actual Business Central access?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the workshop includes a mock data mode that allows you to complete exercises and test MCP protocol mechanics without a real Business Central connection. However, a live connection is recommended for the complete experience.

Question 3

What are the essential prerequisites to start the workshop?

Accepted Answer

You will need Python 3.12 or higher, the Claude Desktop app installed, and an Azure AD Tenant with Dynamics 365 Business Central access (including a configured Azure AD App Registration) for the full integration experience.

Question 4

What is the Workshop Directions Lab?

Accepted Answer

The Workshop Directions Lab is a hands-on workshop designed for developers. It teaches you to build a complete Model Context Protocol (MCP) server with STDIO transport, enabling integration between Claude Desktop and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Question 5

How long does it take to complete the Workshop Directions Lab?

Accepted Answer

The workshop is designed to be completed efficiently, with a typical duration of 20-30 minutes, including practical exercises for hands-on learning.

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