Microsoft Technical in Dynamics AX 2012 for Implementation

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This one-day course will provide you with an introduction to the new features and functionality in the Implementation area of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.

The course is aimed at experienced systems consultants that are typically working for a Microsoft Dynamics Partner that is selling, consulting, implementing, and / or supporting Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.

After the course, you will be able to:

• Understand install differences between Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 and Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
• Setup basic security in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
• Show the improvements in Services in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
• List differences in Workflow between Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 and Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
• Deploy and configure default cubes
• Deploy reports
• List difference in Enterprise Portal
• Administer Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 models
• Understand the changes to the upgrade process

Module 1: Overview

Lessons

• Introduction
• New User Interface Elements
• Organization Model
• Help System
• Microsoft Office Add-Ins
• Work Items
• Document Handling
• Alerts
• Global Address Book
• Data Migration
• Code Upgrade

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the new interface elements in Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• Describe changes to the organization model.
• Use and update the help system.
• Describe the Microsoft Office Add-Ins in Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• View work items that are based on specific business documents in one location.
• Review improvements made to the document handling feature in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
• Set up alert rules to work across all organizational structures.
• Explain the new features and benefits of the Global Address Book (GAB).
• Discuss the different options available when data is being migrated between environments.
• Review the code upgrade process.

Module 2: Installation

Lessons

• Introduction
• Server Setup
• Usability
• Install a test Environment
• Help Server
• Client Deployment

Lab : Installing the Help Server

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe what servers are required in a Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 environment.
• List changes made to improve the overall experience installing Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
• Install a test environment.
• Install the new help server.
• Explain the simplified client deployment and its benefits.

Module 3: Security

Lessons

• Introduction
• Security Overview
• Adding Users
• Role Based Security
• Customizing Security
• Authentication

Lab : Add a UserLab : Grant a User Access to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Explain the high level differences for a security implementation from earlier versions of Microsoft Dynamics AX to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
• Add users to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
• Introduce concepts of role based security.
• Customize security.
• Describe how pluggable authentication types can be used to help secure SharePoint and Enterprise Portal.

Module 4: Services

Lessons

• Introduction
• Administration
• Integration
• Infrastructure and Deployment
• Troubleshooting Services and AIF
• Security
• Upgrade

Lab : Set Up an Enhanced Inbound Port

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Explain changes to services administration.
• List the new integration features.
• Show the infrastructure changes to services.
• Explain methods of troubleshooting services.
• Demonstrate how services affect security setup.
• Understand how services in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 affect upgrade.

Module 5: Workflow

Lessons

• Introduction
• General Features
• Inquiries
• Architecture
• Data Setup
• Upgrade

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Explain some of the general improvements made to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Workflow.
• Review user performance on workflows.
• Understand the architectural changes to workflow.
• Understand workflow setup.
• Show how workflow changes affect upgrades.

Module 6: Analytics

Lessons

• Introduction
• Overview
• Installation
• Configuration
• Upgrade

Lab : Deploying Default CubesLab : Configuring Default Cubes

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Explain the high level improvements to analytics in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
• Deploy a Microsoft Dynamics AX Analysis Services project for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
• Configure a Microsoft Dynamics AX Analysis Services project for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for languages, licenses, and configuration.
• Understand how analytics in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 affect an upgrade.

Module 7: Reporting

Lessons

• Introduction
• Overview
• Installation and Deployment
• Configuration
• Security
• Upgrade

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Explain the SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) report capabilities in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
• Deploy SSRS reports.
• Configure SSRS reports.
• Secure SSRS reports.
• Show how reporting changes affect upgrades.

Module 8: Enterprise Portal

Lessons

• Introduction
• Security
• Deployment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Understand the changes to security in Enterprise Portal.
• Learn about Enterprise Portal deployment enhancements.

Module 9: Administrative Changes

Lessons

• Introduction
• Model Management
• Administration
• Database Changes

Lab : Manage Models

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Discuss creating, exporting, listing and deleting models.
• Learn about monitoring tools for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
• Understand the database changes that are made in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.

Module 10: Upgrade

Lessons

• Introduction
• Source-to-Target Upgrade Framework
• Source Upgrade Steps to Take Before System Downtime
• Target Upgrade Steps to Take Before System Downtime
• Source Upgrade Steps to Take During System Downtime
• Target Upgrade to Take Steps During System Downtime

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Introduce the new source-to-target upgrade framework.
• Show the steps to be performed on the source system, either Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 or Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009, prior to system down time.
• Show the steps to be performed on the target system, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, before system downtime.
• Show the steps to be performed on the source system, either Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 or Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009, during system downtime.
• Show the steps to be performed on the target system, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, during system downtime.

Microsoft Official Curriculum:

• MOC 80165 - What's New - Technical in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for Implementation

You must have working experience of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009

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