8332: Microsoft Axapta Installation and Configuration I
Two Days Instructor Led
Introduction
This two day course introduces the student to the basic 2-tier installation of Microsoft Business Solutions(Axapta( 3.0 including its general architecture, hardware and software requirements, the step-by-step 2-tier installation, database installation, and components.
Audience
This course is intended for System Administrators and other technical support responsible for the planning and installation and configuration of Microsoft Axapta 3.0. This audience typically includes technical consultants working with Microsoft Axapta to develop customizations and modifications to meet clients' needs. Additionally, consultants who are responsible for training or supporting the customer benefit from this course.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students should be able to:
plan and prepare their installation
| • | Plan and prepare their installation |
| • | Install Microsoft SQL Server™ 2000 and its service pack |
| • | Install Microsoft Analysis Server and its service packs |
| • | Install and configure Microsoft Axapta for a 2-tier environment |
| • | Understand the Microsoft Axapta database architecture, including Application Object Tree, and documentation components. |
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
| • | Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Windows® 2000, Windows 2003, or Windows XP. |
| • | Successful completion of Microsoft Certification Exams 70-215 and 70-216 or 70-290 and 70-291 would be ideal. |
| • | High technical proficiency with SQL Server 2000. |
| • | Knowledge of X++ programming is an advantage when talking about tuning of Axapta systems. |
Microsoft Certified Professional Exams
No Microsoft Certified Professional exams are associated with this course currently.
Course Materials
The student materials include a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.
The following materials are provided:
| • | Microsoft Axapta 3.0 Installation and Configuration Course I Manual |
Course Outline
Introduction to Microsoft Axapta 3.0
This chapter introduces the students to the Microsoft Axapta 3.0 Installation and Configuration Course I. It provides a general overview of each chapter, and establishes a few housekeeping rules for the duration of the course.
Sections
| • | Welcome and introductions |
| • | Course overview |
| • | Course expectations |
| • | Housekeeping rules |
Exercises
| • | None |
After completing this chapter, students should be able to:
| • | Understand the outline for the course |
| • | Determine if their expectations align with the course |
Chapter 1: General Architecture
This chapter discusses the general architecture of Microsoft Axapta 3.0 Installation and Configuration. It covers the prerequisites needed before you can perform an installation, including a planning and preparation section. By the end of this chapter the students have a solid foundation of the basics needed to plan and install Microsoft Axapta 3.0 in a 2-tier environment.
Sections
| • | Planning for your installation |
| • | 2-tier installation |
| • | Terminal Services |
| • | Microsoft Axapta key technical features |
| • | Caching |
| • | Integration Possibilities |
| • | Commerce Gateway/BizTalk |
| • | COM/DCOMInternet Information Server (IIS), and |
| • | Web deployment |
Exercises
| • | Plan for a 2-tier installation |
| • | Perform a 2-tier installation |
| • | Test Your Knowledge |
After completing this chapter, students should be able to:
| • | Install Microsoft Axapta 3.0 in a 2-tier environment |
| • | Understand key technical features and how they work |
| • | Understand integration possibilities, COM/DCOM, and Web deployment |
| • | Understand BizTalk and Commerce Gateways and their relationship with Microsoft Axapta 3.0 |
Chapter 2: Hardware and Software Requirements
This chapter focuses on teaching the student about the hardware and software requirements needed to install Microsoft Axapta 3.0. In addition, students learn how to use the sizing tool, understand database servers and their configuration, RAID, and t