I Need Coffee - Episode 167 - BC Weekly Update!

I Need Coffee: Episode 167 - May 23 2025 

1. Software Development Challenges:
   - Business Central (BC) Version Issues: Discussion of a potential breaking change in BC version 26.0, affecting default dimension set lines behavior for a third-party developer's API integration. The host describes the tedious task of reconstructing API calls in versions 25.5 and 26.0 to diagnose the issue, using AI tools to prepare payloads and set up Postman for testing.

2. AI in Work and Learning:
   - AI Adoption: The host emphasizes the growing role of AI in research and development, sharing anecdotes about AI’s impact, including a customer referral via ChatGPT for a Dynamics GP solution. They also discuss a humorous scenario where employees brought AI chatbots to a meeting, reflecting on AI’s increasing presence.

3. Microsoft Authenticator and MFA Setup:
   - MFA Challenges: After losing a phone, the host discusses the difficulties of restoring Microsoft Authenticator MFA codes, recommending backup options like SMS, email recovery, and TOTP in password managers (e.g., RoboForm) to mitigate risks. They advise setting up multiple authenticator entries (e.g., phone and iPad) to avoid losing access to environments.

4. Personal Anecdotes and Challenges:
   - Home Maintenance Issues: A chaotic day involving a clogged kitchen sink, a mouse under the sink, a dishwasher fault, and a car stereo failure (subwoofer working, other speakers not). These incidents highlight the host’s juggling of personal and professional responsibilities.
   - Travel Mishaps: A humorous recounting of booking a return flight from Utah after a flight to El Salvador, requiring a last-minute rebooking to correct the scheduling error.

5. Business and Community Initiatives:
   - Berlin English Academy: Introduction of a new initiative in Berlin, El Salvador, to provide intermediate to advanced English training, including pronunciation, job skills, and resume preparation. The program will use a dedicated classroom in the renovated office.
   - Office Renovation in El Salvador: Details on the newly renovated office, including a new kitchen, blinds to combat intense sunlight, and cleaned bathrooms. The office will also have sleeping accommodations to save on hotel costs during visits.
   - ERP Center of Excellence: Updates on team activities in El Salvador, including Joselyn’s work on PowerBI reports and check formats, David’s preparation for a large BC implementation, Ronald’s Continia training, and Franklin’s AI-assisted development using Cursor for a customer PTE.

6. Upcoming Events and Community Engagement:
   - Conferences and Meetups: Mention of upcoming events like Dynamics Minds in Slovenia, BC Tech Days in Antwerp, Summit NA in Orlando, and various regional meetups (e.g., Toronto, Ghana, Denver). The host notes submitting sessions for Summit NA and the potential cost of attending if not selected.
   - Podcast Syndication: Acknowledgment of Mauricio’s help with podcast editing and syndication on platforms like Buzzsprout, LinkedIn, and Twitter, encouraging listeners to check show notes on podcast.stevend.com.

7. Security and Infrastructure Concerns:
   - VPN Vulnerabilities: Discussion of SonicWall VPN appliance issues, including a zero-day vulnerability and bricked devices, prompting the host to consider switching to cloud-based solutions like Cloud Secure Edge.
   - DDoS Attack Reference: Brief mention of a 6.3 terabit per second DDoS attack on Krebs on Security, highlighting the scale of modern cyber threats.