Microsoft - Dynamics AX 2012 Installation & Configuration

This three-day Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 course will provide you with the necessary tools and resources to perform basic Installation and Configuration tasks.

After completing this course, you'll be able to:

• Understand the main concepts of Installation and Configuration in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
• Understand the architecture and requirements of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
• Install Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
• Add users to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 and assign them to roles in the organization.
• Understand the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 role based security architecture.
• Describe architecture for Services and the Application Integration Framework.
• Setup an inbound port using services.
• Install services on IIS.
• Explain the capabilities of workflow in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
• Configure an approval workflow.
• Use the SQL Server Analysis Services Project Wizard.
• Discuss the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 reporting architecture.
• Deploy Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 SQL Server Reporting Services reports.
• Deploy and configure Enterprise Portal.
• Manage Models in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
• Setup alerts, email, and batch processing in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
• Discuss the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 organization model at a high level.

Module 1: Overview and Planning

• Overview
• Server Setup
• Domain Accounts
• Planning
• Architecture
• Planning Hardware and Software
• RAID Subsystem
• Disaster Recovery
• Staff Skills Review
• Naming Convention
• Components

Module 2: Installation

• Setup Utility
• Install an Environment
• Perform a Single-Computer Installation
• Configuration Utilities
• Install Microsoft Dynamics AX in Silent Mode
• Office Add-Ins
• Initialisation Checklist

Module 3: Managing Users and Security

• Security Overview
• Authentication
• Adding Users
• Adding Active Directory Groups
• Role Based Security
• Extensible Data Security Framework
• Customising Security

Module 4: Services

• Services Overview
• Administration
• Integration and Planning
• Infrastructure and Deployment
• Troubleshoot and Monitor Services
• Security

Module 5: Workflow

• General Features
• Architecture
• Create a Workflow
• Graphical Workflow Editor
• Configure an Approval Element
• Configure Decisions
• Configure a Parallel Activity
• Configure a Sub Workflow
• Configure Line-Item Workflows
• Configure Tasks
• Completing a Workflow Configuration
• Workflow Types
• Administration
• Inquiries and Reports

Module 6: Analytics

• Cube Overview
• Installation and Deployment
• Configuration
• Security

Module 7: Reporting

• Overview
• Planning Considerations for Reporting
• Batch Support
• Installation and Deployment
• Configure Report Servers
• Security Considerations

Module 8: Enterprise Portal

• About Enterprise Portal
• Installation
• Security and Authentication
• Deployment
• Configuration and Administration

Module 9: Administration

• Model Management
• System Monitoring
• System Administration
• Set Up and Manage Emails
• Set Up and Manage Batch Processing
• Set Up and Manage Alerts

Module 10: Organisation Model

• About Organisations and Organisational Hierarchies
• Plan the Organisational Hierarchy
• Working with Legal Entities
• Working with Operational Units
• Working with Organisational Hierarchies
• Organisation Hierarchy Examples

You'll sit the following exam and gain your Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Installation & Configuration certification:

• MB6-705: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 CU8 Installation & Configuration

Training Materials

• Installation and Configuration for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Training Materials

You must have a general working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, including all required deployment platforms:

• Windows 7
• Windows Server 2008
• Active Directory - including the security model
• IIS
• Microsoft SQL Server 2008 - including SQL Server Reporting Services and SQL Server Analysis Services

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
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**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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