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What’s New for IT Pros in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

What’s New for IT Pros in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. Joris de Gruyter – MVP, MCT Sikich, LLP. Joris de Gruyter. 10+ years of experience in Dynamics AX Manages Dynamics AX Development Team at Sikich LLP Blog : http://daxmusings.codecrib.com Twitter: @ jorisdg

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What’s New for IT Pros in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

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  1. What’s New for IT Pros in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Joris de Gruyter – MVP, MCT Sikich, LLP

  2. Jorisde Gruyter • 10+ years of experience in Dynamics AX • Manages Dynamics AX Development Team at Sikich LLP Blog: http://daxmusings.codecrib.com Twitter: @jorisdg Forums: community.Dynamics.com Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Dynamics AX Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for Dynamics AX Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) in Dynamics AX www.NetComLearning.com

  3. What’s New for IT Pros in AX 2012 • Application Object Server (AOS) • Client • Reporting • Security • Enterprise Portal • Services (AIF) • Deprecated Features www.NetComLearning.com

  4. Application Object Server (AOS) www.NetComLearning.com

  5. Application Object Server (AOS) • 64-bit, Managed • Runs X++ in .NET CLR • Batch jobs, AIF runs in CLR • Workflow • Now runs natively on AOS since it’s a managed service, no longer needs IIS as a host for the .NET Workflow Foundation • WCF • AIF services hosted in the AOS process (net.tcp) www.NetComLearning.com

  6. Application Object Server (AOS) • Application files gone – mostly • Layer files moved into SQL “Model Store” • Label files “maintained” in model store • Labels & Binaries for CIL code (DLLs) downloaded at startup • Model Store – separate in R2 • SQL database containing source code and binaries • Layers divided into models – extra config step to log into right model on top of layer • Code Deployment • Object IDs are “Installation Specific” • Layers divided into “models” which can be deployed (in binary form) • Model Store can be moved as a whole (no more compile!) www.NetComLearning.com

  7. Application Object Server (AOS) • Code Deployment • Object IDs are “Installation Specific” • Layers divided into “models” which can be deployed (in binary form) • Model Store can be moved as a whole (no more compile!) • Some issues with downloaded artifacts not being downloaded at startup (labels seem to be the biggest issue) • Management utilities www.NetComLearning.com

  8. Demo AOS application files, SQL model store www.NetComLearning.com

  9. Client www.NetComLearning.com

  10. Client • Still 32 bit • x86 program files – be aware of config files and shortcuts for 32 bit client systems • Unmanaged – no CIL execution • Trips to server can be “transferred” into CIL (this can be turned off – ssshhh!) • DLL deployment • Per-user, VSAssemblies folder – can cause issues when connected to multiple environments at www.NetComLearning.com

  11. Client • Pre-caching • In R2, forms can be “preloaded” – known issues in R2 and R2 CU1, fixed in CU6 (there’s no CU 2-4) • Pre-caching was introducted due to performance concerns, a lot on fact boxes • Caching problems • Existed in previous releases as well, but not as obvious or problematic www.NetComLearning.com

  12. Demo Factboxes, pre-loading, VSAssemblies www.NetComLearning.com

  13. Reporting www.NetComLearning.com

  14. Reporting • MorphX reports available for backwards compatibility • All standard reports are SSRS reports • New deployment features for SSRS and SSAS • SSAS cube configuration greatly simplified – “disabled” tables still in SQL resolving a lot of issues www.NetComLearning.com

  15. Security www.NetComLearning.com

  16. Security • Completely replaced • Security keys etc gone • Out of the box • Roles, Duties, Privileges • Some free tools available • Information Source • Record-level security gone in favor of “XDS Policies” • Still exists, but performance issues • XDS really flexible but needs a developer www.NetComLearning.com

  17. Enterprise Portal www.NetComLearning.com

  18. Enterprise Portal • SharePoint 2010/2013 (R2) • 64 bit! • Deployment of new code easier • WCF vs .NET Business Connector • List Pages www.NetComLearning.com

  19. Services (AIF) www.NetComLearning.com

  20. Services • AIF setup greatly simplified • Natively hosted NET.TCP WCF services • Azure Service Bus support in R2 www.NetComLearning.com

  21. Demo AIF setup www.NetComLearning.com

  22. Deprecated Features • CHM help files • Data Crawler • For source control: • Visual SourceSafe support dropped • Team ID Server www.NetComLearning.com

  23. References • http://informationsource.dynamics.com (free utilities for customers and partners) • www.Microsoft.com/download - search for “Dynamics AX 2012” www.NetComLearning.com

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