Microsoft - Dynamics NAV 2013 Installation and Configuration

Learn how to install and configure Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 in just two days. Once you've passed your exam, you also get the Microsoft Dynamics Certified Technology Specialist certification.

By the end of the course, you'll know:

• Dynamics NAV 2013 architecture
• Installation and system requirements
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server
• How to install Microsoft Dynamics NAV Client Components
• How to install the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Development Environment
• Using the RoleTailored Client for Windows Personalisation
• Deploying Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013
• How to use the Microsoft Dynamics NAV PowerShell API

During the course, you'll get an in depth introduction into all of the following new areas in NAV 2013:

Module 1: Architecture

This module explains the Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 architecture and its core components.

• Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 Architecture
• The Client Options
• Installation Options

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

• Understand the Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 architecture and its core components
• Understand the client options supported in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013
• Understand the different setup options

Module 2: Installation Requirements

This module explains the operating system and software prerequisites for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013.

• Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 Software Prerequisites
• SQL Server Database Components
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server
• RoleTailored Client for Windows
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV Web Client
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV Portal Framework for Microsoft SharePoint 2010
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV Business Web Services
• Automated Data Capture System (ADCS)

Install the Three Tiers on Three Computers

• Provision a Service Account
• Install SQL Server Database Components
• Install Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server
• Install Microsoft Dynamics NAV RoleTailored Client for Windows

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

• Understand the operating system and software prerequisites for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013
• Select the correct Microsoft Windows Server Edition for the core components
• Select the correct Microsoft SQL Serveredition for the Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 environment

Module 3: Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server

In this module, you'll learn about the installation, configuration, and administration of the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server.

• Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server
• Server Administration
• Wide Area Network Connections
• NAS Services

Manage NAV Server Instances

• Install Database to an Existing SQL Server (Production Environment)
• the SQL Database for the Test Environment Set Up
• Install Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server (Production Environment)
• Create Server Instance for the Test Environment
• Disable Web Services

Set up NAS Services

• Create a Server Instance
• Set Up NAS Services
• Disable Other Services
• Restart NAS Services

After completing this module, you'll be able to explain how to:

• Install and configure Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server
• Manage Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server instances
• Administer Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server
• Setup Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server to support wide area network connections
• Setup Microsoft Dynamics NAV Application Server

Module 4: Microsoft Dynamics NAV Client Installation

This module explains the installation of Microsoft Dynamics NAV Client.

• Installing the RoleTailored Client for Windows
• Installing Business Web Service Components
• Installing Web Client
• Installing Portal Framework for SharePoint 2010
• Supporting Wide Area Network Connections
• Adding Client Languages

Creating a Setup Configuration File

• Creating Setup File

Setting Up the RoleTailored Client for Windows from the Command Line

• Installing the RoleTailored Client for Windows without the Development environment
• Installing the RoleTailored Client for Windows Together with the Development environment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Installing Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 in a stand-alone environment
• Installing Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 RoleTailored clients for Windows on a network
• Installing Microsoft Dynamics NAV Web client
• Installing Microsoft Dynamics NAV Portal Framework for Microsoft SharePoint
• Installing additional languages
• Explaining how to configure the Microsoft Dynamics NAV RoleTailored client for Windows to support WAN connections
• Explaining how to install additional interface languages for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013

Module 5: The Development Environment

This module explains how to manage databases, companies, licenses and objects.

• Installation
• Databases Management
• Companies Management
• Licenses Management
• Objects Management

Create a Development Environment

• Making a Backup of the Production Database
• Creating a New Database
• Restoring a Backup in the Development Database

Restoring Company Data

• Restoring a Company in the Development Database

Altering the Database

• Changing the Start ID (UidOffset) Parameter

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

• Install the Development environment
• Explain how to manage databases, companies, licenses and objects
• Explain the possibilities of the Demo License
• Explain how to upload a Microsoft Dynamics NAV license
• Explain the functionalities of the Object Designer

Module 6: RoleTailored Client For Windows Personalization

This module explains the concepts of the RoleTailored Design.

• RoleTailored Design
• Configuration
• Customizing the Navigation Pane
• Customizing Pages

RoleTailored Client for Windows Personalization

• Configure the Sales Order Processor role center

After completing this module, you'll be able to explain the:

• RoleTailored Design principle
• Difference between personalization and configuration
• How to customize the different parts of the RoleTailored client for Windows user interface
• How to customize pages
• How to enable and disable personalization in the RoleTailored client for Windows

Module 7: Deployment

This module explains the deployment of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 client for Windows by using group policy.

• Deployment Process
• Deploying Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 Deployment

• Deploying Microsoft Dynamics NAV Clients
• Creating a GPO Console for the Software Installation GPO

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

• Explain Software Deployment with Group Policy
• Deploy Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 client for Windows by using Group Policy

Module 8: Microsoft Dynamics NAV PowerShell

This module explains the Microsoft NAV Administration Shell.

• The PowerShell API
• PowerShell Commands

Administering NAV Server Using PowerShell API

• Checking the Server Status and License
• Adding a New User
• Assigning permission sets to the User

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

• Explain how to start the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Administration Shell
• Explain the general commands and parameters that can be used when administering Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server.
• Illustrate how to use the PowerShell commands to administer Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server

You'll sit the following exam:

• Exam MB7-700: Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 Installation & Configuration

Microsoft Official Curriculum

• MOC 80438 - Installation and Configuration in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013

In order to attend the Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 Installation & Configuration course you must have an understanding of Microsoft Windows Server and Client operating systems, Active Directory and SQL Server 2008 or 2012.

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