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Chapter 2: Installation Requirements

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CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Objectives

The objectives are:

• Understand the Operating System and Software Prerequisites for Microsoft Dynamics® NAV 2009

• Select the correct Microsoft Windows® Server Version • Understand the Microsoft® SQL Server® components • Microsoft SQL Server Editions

Introduction Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 is designed to take advantage of the Microsoft software platform. Therefore, all the software prerequisites of Microsoft Dynamics NAV are part of the Microsoft software stack.

This software platform consists of the following prerequisites for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009:

• Windows Server 2003 or 2008 • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or 2008 • The Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 • Microsoft Windows Services Enhancements • ASP.NET • Microsoft Report Viewer 2008

These software requirements determine the hardware configuration.

The hardware configuration must be sufficient to run the software prerequisites. If this is not the case then the software prerequisites will not run correctly. This will lead to a failed implementation of Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

Next the focus is about how to select the hardware and software prerequisites for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009.

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Installation and Configuration in Microsoft Dynamics® NAV 2009

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Software Prerequisites of Microsoft Dynamics NAV Users must install and configure the following prerequisites to prepare the server on which you will load Microsoft Dynamics NAV:

Windows Server is the infrastructure platform for powering connected applications, networks, and Web services from the workgroup to the data center.

Microsoft SQL Server is a comprehensive database platform providing enterprise-class data management with integrated business intelligence (BI) tools. The Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and 2008 database engine provides improved security and reliable storage for both relational and structured data. This enables you to build and manage highly available, performance data applications for use in your business.

The .NET Framework is a development and execution environment that enables different programming languages and libraries to work together seamlessly to create Microsoft Windows-based applications that are easier to build, manage, deploy, and integrate with other networked systems.

The Web Services Enhancements for Microsoft .NET is an add-in to Microsoft Visual Studio® 2007 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 that enables developers to build secure Web services based on the latest Web services protocol specifications.

The Microsoft Report Viewer 2008 Redistributable Package includes Windows Forms and ASP.NET Web server controls for viewing reports designed by using Microsoft reporting technology. Microsoft Report Viewer control enables applications that run on the .NET Framework to display reports designed by using Microsoft reporting technology. This redistributable package contains Windows Forms and ASP.NET Web server control versions of the Report Viewer.

FIGURE 2.1 ROLE TAILORED CLIENT PRE-REQUISITES



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Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 is the platform operating system for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009. Whether you use the 2003 or 2008 depends on your hardware and infrastructure, and your performance needs.

Windows Server 2003

Windows Server 2003 is an effective, and productive platform for running mission-critical applications. Leading Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) are actively testing, updating, and developing server applications that support changes that you make to the Windows Server 2003 family.

Windows Server 2003 includes all the functionality customers need to do more with less, while providing security, reliability, availability, and scalability. Microsoft has improved and extended the Microsoft Windows server operating systems to incorporate the benefits of Microsoft .NET which enables information, people, systems, and devices to connect to each other

Windows Server 2003 is a multipurpose operating system able to handle a diverse set of server roles, depending on a user's needs, in either a centralized or distributed manner. Some of these server roles include

• Application server • File and print server • Web server and Web application services • Mail server • Terminal server • Remote access and Virtual Private Network (VPN) server • Directory services including Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic

Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server, and Microsoft Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)

• Streaming media server

Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition is designed for departmental and standard workloads.

Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition differs from Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition primarily in its support for high-performance servers and its ability to cluster servers for more load handling. These capabilities include the following:

• Eight-way Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) • Eight-Node Clustering • Up to 64 Gigabytes of RAM



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This platform provides reliability that helps systems remain available even if problems occur.

• Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition is designed for: • The highest levels of scalability and reliability • Supporting mission-critical solutions for databases • Enterprise resource planning software • High-volume, real-time transaction processing • Server consolidation

Windows Server 2003 R2, Datacenter Edition, is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions and includes the following:

• Thirty two-way SMP • Eight-Node Clustering • Up to 64 Gigabytes of RAM

Microsoft Dynamics NAV uses Windows Server 2003 as an application server, and will be installed on a Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition in most production environments. Other environments may require the Enterprise or Datacenter Editions

Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2008, with built-in Web and virtualization technologies, enables businesses to increase the reliability and flexibility of their server infrastructure. New virtualization tools, Web resources, and security enhancements help save time, reduce costs, and provide a platform for a dynamic and optimized datacenter.

FIGURE 2.2 WINDOWS SERVER 2008



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Powerful new tools, such as Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 and Server Manager, provide more control over servers, and streamline Web, configuration, and management tasks. Advanced security and reliability enhancements, such as Network Access Protection and the Read-Only Domain Controller, harden the operating system and help protect the server environment to make sure a solid foundation on which to build businesses.

Windows Server 2008 provides a solid foundation for all server workload and application requirements while it is easy to deploy and manage. Hallmark Windows Server reliability and increased high availability features help make sure that your important applications and data is available when you need them.

• Initial Configuration Tasks moves interactive elements of setup to after installation. This eliminates the need for the administrator to interact with the installation of the operating system.

• Server Manager, the expanded Microsoft Management Console (MMC), provides a single interface for server configuration and monitoring with wizards to streamline common server management tasks.

• Windows PowerShell, a new optional command-line shell and scripting language, enables administrators to automate routine system administration tasks across multiple servers.

• Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor provides powerful diagnostic tools to give you ongoing visibility into the server environment, both physical and virtual, to pinpoint and resolve issues quickly.

• Optimized server administration and data replication for increased control over servers that are located in remote locations, such as a branch office.

• Componentized Server Core installation option enables minimal installations where only the server roles and features that you need are installed, reducing maintenance needs and decreasing the available attack surface of the server.

• Windows Deployment Services (WDS) provides a simplified, highly secure means of quickly deploying Windows operating systems to computers by using network-based installation.

• Failover clustering wizards make it easy for even IT generalists to implement high-availability solutions. IP version 6 (IPv6) is now fully integrated, and geographically dispersed cluster nodes no longer have to be on the same IP subnet or configured with complex Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs).

• Network Load Balancing (NLB) supports IPv6 and includes multiple dedicated IP address support which enables multiple applications to be hosted on the same NLB cluster.

• Windows Server Backup incorporates faster backup technology and simplifies data or operating system restoration.



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Windows Server 2008 is available in multiple editions to support the varying server needs of organizations of all sizes. Windows Server 2008 is available in five primary editions, and three of these editions are also available without Windows Server Hyper-V, bringing the total number of editions to eight.

Windows Server 2008 Roles are specified in this table:

FIGURE 2.3 WINDOWS SERVER 2008 ROLES



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Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is a comprehensive database platform providing enterprise-class data management with integrated business intelligence (BI) tools. It is fully integrated into the Microsoft Data Platform.

FIGURE 2.4 THE SQL SERVER PLATFORM CONTEXT

he Microsoft SQL Server 2005 data engine is the core of this enterprise data management solution. Additionally, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 combines analysis, reporting, integration, and notification.

Business intelligence (BI) features provide a competitive advantage. These advantages include enriching data and building complex business analytics with Analysis Services, and writing, managing, and delivering rich reports that use Reporting Services.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 uses the following components of Microsoft SQL Server 2005:

• Relational Database • Notification Services • Analysis Services • Reporting Services

The Relational Database

The Relational Database is where the Microsoft Dynamics NAV data is stored. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is a robust data management solution used to manage data needs for organizations of all sizes.



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Notification Services

The Notification Services are used to provide alerts within the Microsoft Dynamics NAV application. It is also used by associated Microsoft Dynamics NAV functionality such as Business Notification.

Analysis Services

Analysis Services are used by Microsoft Dynamics NAV Business Analytics to provide decision makers with accurate and timely views of the data.

Reporting Services

Reporting Services are used by Microsoft Dynamics NAV to write, manage, and deliver rich reports.

SQL Server 2005 Editions Microsoft SQL Server 2005 offers five editions. Two of these editions are available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Determining the correct version for your company's requirements for Microsoft Dynamics NAV is important for a successful implementation.

SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition (32-bit and 64-bit)

Enterprise Edition is meant to support the largest enterprise online analytical processing environments, highly complex data analysis, data warehousing and active Web servers.

SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition (32-bit and 64-bit)

Standard Edition includes the necessary functionality for e-commerce, data warehousing and line of business solutions that most small and medium sized business use. If your organization has to track large amounts of data but do not have to have all the functionality of Enterprise Edition then Standard Edition will work well with Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition (32-bit only)

Workgroup Edition is the data management solution for small organizations that need a database that has no limit on the size or number of users and has the capability to work as a back end to small Web servers and departmental or branch office operations.

SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition (32-bit and 64-bit)

Developer Edition includes all the functionality of SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition. However, it is licensed as a development and test server, not as a production server.



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SQL Server 2005 Express Edition is a free, easy to use and easy to manage database that can be redistributed to act as a client database and basic server database. It is usually suited for small data sets and will not work in some Microsoft Dynamics NAV implementations.

To determine which SQL Server edition will work best your Microsoft Dynamics NAV implementation, review the features in each edition.

SQL Server 2008

SQL Server 2008 delivers on Microsoft’s Data Platform vision by helping your organization manage any data, any place, any time. It enables you to store data from structured, semi-structured, and unstructured documents, such as images and music, directly within the database. SQL Server 2008 delivers a rich set of integrated services that enable you to do more with your data such as query, search, synchronize, report, and analyze. Your data can be stored and accessed in your largest servers within the data center down to desktops and mobile devices. This gives you control over your data regardless of where it is stored.

FIGURE 2.5 SQL SERVER 2008 PLATFORM CONTEXT



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SQL Server 2008 enables you to consume your data within custom applications developed by using Microsoft .NET and Visual Studio and within your service-oriented architecture (SOA) and business process through Microsoft BizTalk Server while information workers can access data directly in the tools that they use every day, such as the 2007 Microsoft Office system. SQL Server 2008 delivers a trusted, productive, and intelligent data platform for all data needs.

Summary The prerequisites of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 consist of the Microsoft Stack components including:

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Microsoft Windows Server 2008 • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or Microsoft SQL Server 2008



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Quick Interaction: Lessons Learned Take a moment and write down three key points you have learned from this chapter:

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