Chapter 2. Setup and Configuration of the Base Server Components

The setup and configuration of the base server components will essentially create a functioning Dynamics AX system without Business Intelligence, Workflow, or the Enterprise Portal. Once you have installed and configured the base server components you can access the&; Application Object Server (AOS) using the Dynamics AX client.

This chapter focuses on implementing Dynamics AX on a server platform. Although the installation program provides a lot of self-governance, when it comes to installing each component, it does not do everything. At times, you will have to perform some manual tasks to get the components working the way you intend them to work. In this chapter, we will not just cover the basic installation of the base server components from the beginning to the end but also advanced procedures that cover just about any scenario sequentially. Although many components can be installed at the same time, which speeds up the installation process, it is far better to avoid this approach as you have less control over the integrity of the installation.