AXAPTA Resource Page

We are proud to introduce a new series of pages which are meant to provide a consolidated list of published documentation, sources of information, known issues, solutions as well as tips and tricks for troubleshooting specific support topics within Microsoft Dynamics AX.  This information is gathered together by our Microsoft Dynamics AX Support, Development, and Documentation teams and is the same information our Support Engineers utilize when troubleshooting issues.
Please make sure to view these pages to get the most relevant information as we will add content to them as we create or discover it.  You can also always find these pages within CustomerSource and PartnerSource easily by searching for 'resource page'.
The current Resource Pages we have available today on the community site are:
Resource Page for Enterprise Portal and Role Centers in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
Resource Page for Application Object Server (AOS) in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
Resource Page for Invoice Settlements/Discounts/Reversals in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
Resource Page for Workflow in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
Resource Page for SSRS and SSAS Integration in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
Resource Page for Upgrading to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Resource Page for Inventory Costing in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
Resource Page for CRM Connector in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Resource Page for Financials Management in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

Common Problem & Solutions in AX Upgrade

Common problems and solutions
 As you are testing the upgrade, you will likely run into issues that require either batch debugging or performance troubleshooting. The following articles and documentation can help with guidance on how to troubleshoot various issues.
Investigating Duplicate Errors during Upgrade Preprocessing
Upgrade Readiness Errors: Can any of these be ignored?
Debugging in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012  

AXAPTA Upgrade Data Sheets

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Data Upgrade Best Practices
How to Write Data Upgrade Scripts for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Upgrade Guide
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 White Papers: Code Upgrade

Related AXAPTA / AX Blogs

Related blogs
Microsoft Dynamics AX Support
Microsoft Dynamics AX Solution Architecture
Upgrade information for Microsoft Dynamics AX on the Community Forums 

After you upgrade to AXAPTA

3. After you upgrade
Be aware of the following resources after you have upgraded to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
   Resource
   Description
System administrator Help on TechNet
Describes how to set up and administer Microsoft Dynamics AX.
Microsoft training
Includes information about training that is available for your organization. This includes classroom training, online learning, onsite training, training materials, and training from your partner.
Hot topics
Note: This is secure content that is available on the CustomerSource website.
Includes critical Support information that is related to your installation. You can select to view hot topics that pertain only to Microsoft Dynamics AX.
Service packs and product releases
Note: This is secure content that is available on the CustomerSource website.
Lists the latest service packs and other product updates that have been released. You can select to view service packs that pertain only to Microsoft Dynamics AX.
Microsoft Dynamics AX Community
Includes links to community-related resources, such as forums and blogs, so that you can communicate with and learn from other Microsoft Dynamics AX users.

Upgrade Description AXAPTA

. Upgrade
Resource
Description
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Upgrade Guide
Includes the downloadable version of the upgrade documentation on TechNet, so that you can more easily view and print the information.
Upgrade documentation on TechNet
Same as the information in the Upgrade Guide, but updated more frequently.
Includes the following sections:
Upgrade overview and preparation
Upgrade scenarios
Post-upgrade tasks
Upgrade checklist task reference
UpgradePreprocessing.chm
Provides complete documentation of the upgrade preprocessing parts of the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 upgrade process. This file is installed on the Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 or Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 source system before the upgrade. The Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 installation media provides this file in the DatabaseUpgrade folder. The procedural topics that are contained in this file make up part of the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Upgrade Guide.
Data Upgrade Scripts for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Provides documentation for the data upgrade scripts in the Microsoft layers that are implemented in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, such as the SYS and GLS layers. This file is installed on the Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 or Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 source system before the upgrade.
The Help documentation for the data upgrade scripts is available on Microsoft’s MSDN website. You can click the link on the left. Or you can search MSDN for the phrase Data Upgrade Scripts for Microsoft Dynamics AX.
How to Write Data Upgrade Scripts for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Describes how to create and run upgrade scripts.

Official Documents

Find the official docs

The resources listed here are grouped by administrator needs before, during, and after the upgrade process.

 

1. Prepare for upgrade

Review the following information before you upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, or if you are considering an upgrade.  

Resource	Description
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Implementation Planning Guide	Includes deployment information and guidance to help you simplify the experience of implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
What's New: Upgrade	Lists changes to the upgrade process since earlier releases of Microsoft Dynamics AX.
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 System Requirements	Lists the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 system requirements.
Release notes Note: This is secure content that is available on theCustomerSource website	Lists late-breaking issues with the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 release.
Resource page for Upgrading to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012	Blog posts with news and other information about the upgrade process.