1. Installation Process
Base Components
First, you must install the base components. A base system includes a database, an Application Object Server (AOS), application files, and at least one client.
- Install the database (SQL Server or Oracle).
- Install application files.
- Install the AOS.
- Install clients.
Complete the Initialization Checklist
After you have installed the base components, you must complete the initialization checklist in the Microsoft Dynamics AX client.
- Prepare for the initialization
- Complete the initialization checklist.
Install and Configure Required Components
After the initialization checklist has been completed, install and configure the required components.
- Install the reporting extensions.
- Install the analysis extensions.
- Install Enterprise Portal and Role Centers.
- Install Workflow.
Install Development Components
You can install the Microsoft Dynamics AX development components after you have installed the base components and completed the initialization checklist.
- Install the debugger.
- Install the Enterprise Portal developer tools.
- Install the reporting tools.
- Install Team Server.
Install Integration Components
You can install Microsoft Dynamics AX integration components after you have installed the base components and completed the initialization checklist.
- Install the .NET Business Connector.
- Install the AIF Web services.
- Install the BizTalk adapter.
- Install the synchronization proxy for Microsoft Office Project.
- Install the synchronization service for Microsoft Office Project.
The following figure shows the various components we have in a Microsoft
Dynamics AX 2009 installation
