(how I was) Installing Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013, plus fixing & configuring to get it up & running
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After downloading the newest version of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, I right away install it with curiosity to see how it will appear in web browser, how the new features works, how’s the integration to excel, or even just see how’s the new look. Is it nice? Neat? Metro look or what look?
Installing
Starting with the download folder.
The downloaded file named ‘DVD_BUILD33781.zip’ (this is what I got). Extract / decompress it to a folder – let’s call ‘install folder’. Once extracted, there is a ‘setup.exe’ created. Run as Administrator.
this is all parameters I set.
Click ‘Apply’. The installation process will continue . . .
‘Close’ it.
Go back to install folder. Find ‘setup.exe’ again. Run as Administrator (again).
That’s it.
Once finished, in the start menu appears 4 new installed programs:
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 Development Environment
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV Web Client
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV Administrator
To install, is just to fill your computer with the program. To get NAV up and running, there are more things to do.
Run the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server service. From Start button – Microsoft Dynamics NAV Administration, this will appear in the screen.
In the left area, click ‘Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Local). Next, in middle area will appear a line, and click it. In right area, under ‘DynamicsNAV70′ part, click ‘Start’. There will be a progress bar, and when done, it will appear like this.
Let’s assume everything is OK. So when you run from Start button – Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013, this will appear in the screen.
When you run from Start button – Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 Development Environment, this will appear in the screen.
Press Shift + F12.
Open internet browsers, anything; IE, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Type in the address bar:
localhost:8080
This will appear in the browser.
Above is showing Chrome, below is showing IE.
Done!
Configuring and Fixing It
If you are not installing NAV SQL Demo version, and using different database, you will get this warning.
If you want to use NAV SQL Demo database, you need to restore it to SQL instance that you use to connect your NAV. You need to open SQL Server Management Studio, select database that is in use, and restore the 2013 version from install folder.
(install folder)\SQLDemoDatabase\CommonAppData\Microsoft\Microsoft Dynamics NAV\70\Database\
Demo Database NAV (7-0).bak
There are some typical error / warning messages, which you need to consult to some resources;
Problems in installing NAV 2013 … see here for possible solution
https://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=installing+microsoft+dynamics+nav+2013&oq=installing+microsoft+dynamics+nav+2013
http://dynamicsuser.net/blogs/gaspode/archive/2009/01/06/nav-2009-a-server-was-not-found-message.aspx
http://dynamicsuser.net/forums/p/33183/174267.aspx#174267
http://dynamicsuser.net/forums/p/39925/204742.aspx#204742
In my case, I make sure to check on few things that I’m aware:
Services:
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server [your instance] – Started – Automatic.
- SQL Server (your instance) – Started – Automatic
- SQL Server Agent (your instance) – Started – Automatic
- SQL Server Browser – Started – Automatic
Service – Log On: I make sure all are using ‘Network Service’
Firewall – make sure these programs are having access granted:
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 Development Environment
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV Web Client
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV Administrator
- SQL Server
- SQL Server Agent
- SQL Server Browser
These are msdn resources covering NAV installation and configuration:
- How to: Run Set Up – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd338927(v=nav.70).aspx
- How to: Choose Components to Install – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd301372(v=nav.70).aspx
- Installation Options – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd338757(v=nav.70).aspx
- Configuring Microsoft Dynamics NAV – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd354995(v=nav.70).aspx
- Working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 Setup – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd301330(v=nav.70).aspx
- Configuring the Windows Client – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd301077(v=nav.70).aspx
- Client Option – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd355300(v=nav.70).aspx
Developer Option – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd301076(v=nav.70).aspx - Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server Administration Tool – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh165851(v=nav.70).aspx
- Configuring Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd355055(v=nav.70).aspx
- Configuring Database Components – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd983698(v=nav.70).aspx
- Configuring Microsoft SQL Server – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd301267(v=nav.70).aspx
- How to: Install C/SIDE Development Environment for Administrative Tasks – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd355001(v=nav.70).aspx
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV Web Client – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh168952(v=nav.70).aspx
- How to: Install the Web Server Components for the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Web Client – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh167211(v=nav.70).aspx
- Troubleshooting the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Web Client Installation – http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh997106(v=nav.70).aspx
Lastly, we always have precious companion, global on-line communities of Microsoft Dynamics NAV:
dynamicsuser.net
mibuso.com
community.dynamics.com/product/nav/
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