Microsoft Dynamics

Ax Installation &
Configuration
Basic overview of installing Microsoft dynamics Ax
By: Ram

Whats new: Simplified

installation experience!
Wizard page redesigned Easy and consistent with windows installer.
Progress indicator improved See what is completed, in-progress
and pending.

One run of setup required - No checklist required after installing the

base Ax components(AOS, Database, App Files & client).

Post installation setup steps provides summary report displays

the next step.

Improved prerequisite validation.

Integrated installation of service pack and upgrades.
Kerberos authentication is no longer required for
enterprise portal.
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Servers in dynamics Ax
environment
Application object server(AOS) - to communicate b/w client,
Application and database.

Database server
Report server
Analysis server
Web server
Domain controller
Messaging server
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Microsoft dynamics Ax
components
Database
Microsoft dynamics Ax
database
Baseline database

Server components

AOS
Enterprise portal
Enterprise search
Help server

BI components
Reporting service extensions
Analysis service
configuration
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Client components
Ax windows client
Microsoft office add-ins

Developer tools
Debugger
Visual studio
Trace parser

Integration components
Reporting service extensions
Analysis service
configuration

Installation Types
Custom Installation
Single computer installation

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Before you begin

Pre-installation checklist
Create service account
Verified that you have required permission for
installation
Check prerequisite
Create a shared directory for installation

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Thank you!!

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