Microsoft is in the process of replacing the way its software communicates with the Internal Azure Storage, deprecating connection strings, and moving onto SAS for improved platform security.

For more information on the matter, consult Microsoft’s website.

To ensure continued compatibility between Lasernet and Finance and Operations, Formpipe has released a solution to this issue in Lasernet FO Connector 7.1, which uses SAS or a SAS token for every processed report (the SAS token is cached to avoid performance issues).

This approach ensures access to the Internal Azure Storage managed by FinOps and that the Attachments and Document handling will continue working as usual.

To learn more about Formpipe’s solution, consult this quick guide or an in-depth technical explanation.

Prioritize upgrading Lasernet for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations to the latest version to stay compliant and improve platform security:

• Lasernet 10.10

• Lasernet FO Connector 7.1.1
  

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the deadline to upgrade and ensure uninterrupted Lasernet service?

The following is Microsoft’s communication to Lasernet customers:

To ensure changes do not disrupt customer environments and customers have enough time to comply with the change requirements, it is important that they proactively upgrade their Lasernet version to 7.1 or higher by 20th April 2025 in Sandbox and by 30th May 2025 in PROD. The Flights are scheduled to start and be completed as mentioned below.

The following are the timelines communicated to Lasernet customers:

Timelines for completing the Enablement of Managed identity-based authentication:

• Sandbox: 21st April 2025

• PROD: 31st May 2025 

Timelines for completing the Disablement of the account access key:

• Sandbox: 31st May 2025

• PROD: 30th June 2025

2. What happens if I don’t upgrade? What is the impact on Lasernet ?

Azure Storage is used for document archiving, Cloud Print jobs, and general communication between Lasernet FO Connector FO and Lasernet servers. You are required to upgrade to ensure Lasernet processes involving the Internal Azure Storage continue working.

3. Is Cloud Print Connector printing affected by this deprecation?

Yes, if you are using the Internal Azure Storage for Lasernet Cloud Printing, this will be affected. The Lasernet Cloud Print Connector will only support External Azure Storage options once the use of connection strings is deprecated.

4. How do I upgrade?

• Install the latest Lasernet FO Connector package, which can be found here. 

• Install the latest Lasernet package, which can be found here. 

• Update your Lasernet Configuration and Lasernet FO Connector settings to use the new SAS token connection. The specific adjustments for your setup may vary, depending on your solution.

5. Who will be in charge of the upgrading process?

• If you have a Lasernet Service partner, contact them as soon as possible to organize your upgrade.

• If you are on a Formpipe default configuration, you can perform the upgrade yourself by following these instructions.

• If you do not have a Lasernet partner and require assistance, contact us to organize an upgrade.