8626: Installation and Configuration of Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0

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Vendor: 
Microsoft
Subject: 
ERP
Overview: 

This three-day instructor-led course shows students how to install and configure Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0. The course explores the components used within a Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 deployment, the hardware and software requirements needed to successfully deploy Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0, and the installation instructions for the four primary Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 components: the database, the Application File Server, the Application Object Server, and the Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Client.

Course Contents: 

Chapter 1: Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Overview
This chapter provides an overview of Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 and shows some of the improvements since the last version.
Lessons
Installation Improvements, Database Improvements, File Server Improvements, Application Object Server Improvements, Client Improvements

Chapter 2: Planning Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Install
This chapter examines the hardware and software requirements that must be in place prior to installing Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0.
Lessons
Core Computer Roles, Plan System Topology, Plan Hardware and Software, Staff Skills Review

Chapter 3: Installing a Development System
This chapter discusses how to perform a single computer install of Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0.
Lessons
Single Computer Install of Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0, Multiple Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Instances, Manage a New Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 AOS Instance, Point a Client to a Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Instance, Setup Version Control Server

Chapter 4: Installing a Core System
This chapter examines the process flow for installing Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0.
Lessons
Basic Setup Steps, Create SQL Database, Install Application File Server, Install Application Object Server, Clustering AOS with Network Load Balancing, Install Client, Start Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0

Chapter 5: Configuring Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0
This chapter discusses the process flow for the Installation checklist.
Lessons
Running the Installation Checklist, Re-execute Installation Checklist, Run the Checklist without User Intervention

Chapter 6: Deploying Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0
This lesson examines Learn how to change Microsoft Dynamics AX configuration for both the server and client to move to a production environment, and the steps used to test Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 to make sure all the components are working correctly.
Lessons
Modify Server and Client Configurations, Deploying Additional Clients, Migrating Data

Chapter 7: Set up and Configure Application Integration Framework
This chapter discusses the process for setting up and configuration Application Integration Framework.
Lessons
Define the Application Integration Framework (AIF), Explain and describe the AIF functions and architecture, Use the terminology unique to AIF, Explain the application integration server requirements, Install the Application Integration Server Prerequisites, Install the Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 application integration server, Configure IIS for use with AIF.

Chapter 8: Installing Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Enterprise Portal
This chapter discusses the process flow for installing Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Enterprise Portal.
Lessons
Describe the usage and purpose of the major components that comprise Enterprise Portal, Install and create and Enterprise Portal Web site.

Chapter 9: Install Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Reporting
This chapter discusses the process for installing Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Reporting.
Lessons
Explain the reporting features in Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0, Install Microsoft( SQL Server( 2005 Reporting Services, Install online analytical processing (OLAP), Install Microsoft Dynamics AX standard reports.

Prerequisites: 

Before attending this course, students must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Active Directory, and Internet Information Services.

Benefits: 

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Identify the primary components that support Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0, including the Microsoft SQL Server database, Application File Server, Application Object Server, Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft SQL Analysis Server, Internet Information Services, SharePoint Services and Active Directory.
  • Identify the Hardware and Software requirements for the various Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0deployment scenarios.
  • Recognize the requirements that must be in place prior to installing Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0
  • Complete the Installation procedures for the SQL Server database, Application File Server, Application Object Server, and Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Client for both the live and test environments.
  • Complete the Installation Checklist
  • Complete several Post-installation tasks, including entering preliminary data in the core Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 modules
  • Configure Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 to work between live, test, and development environments.
  • Import data into Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0
    • Audience: 

    Installation and Configuration for Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 training is recommended for people who plan to install, implement, configure, consult, or support Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0. The class is targeted toward administrators, implementers, developers, and consultants who need to understand the technical aspects and administrative functionality of Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0. The course is not intended for non-technical staff.

    Materials Available: 
    Yes
    Duration: 
    16 hours
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