Staff Skills Review

A successful implementation requires specific hardware and software components. It also requires the staff to be proficient in several areas required to plan and implement the project, including:

• Windows Server 2008

• Microsoft Exchange

• Active Directory

• Domain Controllers

• Domain Name Services

• Networking

• SQL Server 2008

• SQL Reporting Services

• SQL Analytical Services

• Visual Studio

• Internet Information Services

• Microsoft SharePoint

• .NET

• Web services

Additionally, the implementer must have knowledge of some other areas to successfully install Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, including:

• Windows Server 2008: Knowledge of the security features and requirements, and the ability and scalability features.

• Deployment Issues: The different variations of the domain topology and placement of servers and users supported with Microsoft Dynamics AX. The customer's hardware requirements based on the
number of users, number of users who access the system at the sametime, level of downtime the customer will accept, response time required from the servers, amounts of data expected to be created, and the customer’s budget.

• Active Directory: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 components must be installed within the same domain. Active Directory system administration functions including user creation and group
membership. During installation, the implementer must set up user accounts and apply the correct permissions. 

• SQL Server: Install SQL Server, set up a database maintenance plan, create indexes, and create jobs. Additionally, move SQL logs to a different drive, select an appropriate RAID configuration, and
recommend a backup strategy to protect the customer’s data.

• Networking: Troubleshoot networking issues related to latency and bandwidth, and network connectivity issues. Determine networking hardware and how it interrelates with one another and Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.

Regards,
Hossein Karimi