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Course Outline
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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Understand the changes from previous versions of Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Understand how the changes effect and benefit Partners and Customers.
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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Understand what the core computer roles are what they are used for
• Know the different sytstem topologies and understand when they would be used
• Know the software and hardware requirements for Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0
• Know the skills necessary for installing and setting up Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0
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
Lab 1: Install Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 on a Single Computer
Lab 2: Manage a new Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Instance
Lab 3: Point a Client to a new Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Instance
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Understand when it is appropriate to use the single computer install
• Know how to install multiple instances of Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0
• Know how to manage Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 instances
• Understand what the Version Control Server is used for and how to install and set it up
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
Lab 1: Create Database
Lab 2: Install Application File Server
Lab 3: Install Application Object Server
Lab 4: Install Client
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Understand the steps for performing a production install of Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0
• Know the steps for installing the SQL database, application files server, Application Object Server, and client
• Know how to set up AOS for load balancing
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
Lab 1: Run the Installation Checklist
Lab 2: Setup Core Modules
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Understand the reasons for running the Installation Checklist
• Know the steps to complete the Installation Checklist
• Know how to run the Installation Checklist without a user
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
Lab 1: Connect the Application Object Server to another Database
Lab 2: Set Company to open on Startup
Lab 3: Create a Customer Template in Excel
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Understand how to change the configurations to move from a test to a production environment
• Know how to install additional clients
• Understand how to import legacy information into Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0
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.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Understand what AIF is and what it is used for
• Know the terminology used with AIF
• Know the requirements for installing AIF
• Understand the installation procedures for 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.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Understand what Enterprise Portal is and what it is used for
• Know the requirements for installing Enterprise Portal
• Understand the installation procedures for Enterprise Portal
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.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Understand the three different reporting features in Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0
• Know how to install and setup SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services
• Know how to install and setup OLAP