New and Updated Documentation for AX2012 - September

Since end of April we have published a series of new white papers and guides and existing documents have been updated.

Click the links below to view the new and updated content:

New White Papers, Guides and Online Help Content

• Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 Retail Benchmark Results (Details) -- This document provides a set of detailed results from benchmark testing of multiple retail workloads on Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2. Audience: ITPro
• Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 Retail Benchmark Results (Summary) -- This document summarizes the results of benchmark testing of multiple retail workloads on Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2. Audience: ITPro
• Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Performance Benchmark SDK -- The Microsoft Dynamics AX Performance Benchmark Software Development Toolkit (SDK) provides partners and customers with extensible features to develop benchmarks that closely mimic their custom implementation.  Audience: ITPro, Developer
• Update poster for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 -- This poster describes the types of updates, the recommended installation order, and the detailed update process for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. The poster also provides tips and tricks for managing updates. Audience: ITPro
• Help and Resources Datasheet -- The Help and Resources datasheet has been updated to include Microsoft Dynamics Lifecycle Services. Audience: Partners, ITPro, Developer, Application user
• Lifecycle Services for Microsoft Dynamics User Guide -- This guide describes the tools and services available on Microsoft Dynamics Lifecycle Services, and how to use them. Audience: ITPro
• Resource page for Data Import, Export and Migration -- This page provides a list of published documentation, known issues, solutions, and tips and tricks to help you import, export, or migrate data for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. Audience: ITPro
• Plan for data import, export and migration -- This topic describes the tools and strategies that you can use when you are planning to import or export Microsoft Dynamics AX data. It has been updated to include the Data Import/Export Framework and the Test Data Transfer Tool. Audience: ITPro
• Plan for disaster recovery -- This topic describes strategies for disaster recovery preparedness. Audience: ITPro
• Use Task recorder to create documents and training quickly -- This topic describes how to use Task Recorder to quickly create documents and training. Audience: ITPro, Application user
• Data Import/Export Framework User Guide -- This guide describes how to install and use the Microsoft Dynamics AX Data Import/Export Framework. Audience: ITPro
• Test Data Transfer Tool (beta) for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 -- This guide describes how to install and use the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Test Data Transfer Tool (beta) (DP.exe). Audience: ITPro
• GDPdU setup for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 -- This white paper explains how to configure GDPdU data export for organizations in Germany and Austria.
• Fiscal books integration -- This white paper describes how to configure and use the Fiscal books integration between Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 SP1 RU8 and Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 to perform fiscal books analysis and reporting.
• Task Recorder update for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 -- This whitepaper describes how to use the advanced function in Task recorder.
• Synchronize a new table or field with retail databases -- This is a new topic that explains how to synchronize data from custom tables with retail databases. Audience: ITPro.
• Set up positive pay -- Positive pay topics were added to support the new functionality in AX 2012 CU6.
• Set up SEPA direct debit mandate settings -- SEPA direct debit mandate topics were added to support the new functionality in AX 2012 CU6.
• Set up vendor invoice workflows -- This topic was published based on customer feedback.

Updated White Papers, Guides and Online Help Content

• System requirements for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 -- This document has been updated with the latest compatibility information.
• Create a report by using Power View to connect to a cube -- This topic has been updated and lists the prerequisites that must be in place to integrate Power View with Microsoft Dynamics AX.
• About audit policies -- Audit policy topics were updated to reflect changes to the List search and Keyword search functionality in AX 2012 CU6.
• Set up the check layout for a bank account -- This topic was significantly updated based on customer feedback.
• About ledger journal types -- This topic was significantly updated based on customer feedback.
• (BRA) Fiscal books -- Several topics were added to support the (BRA) Fiscal books functionality.
• Apply updates and hotfixes -- This group of topics has been significantly updated for AX 2012 CU3. It includes posters, and new topics for deploying updates in a retail environment. Audience: ITPro
• Plan the organizational hierarchy -- This topic was significantly updated based on customer feedback. Audience: ITPro, Application user
• Scenario: Perform in-place upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2
• Help server
• Scenario: Upgrade a country-specific or region-specific system
• Upgrade overview and preparation
• Database security best practices
• Planning security for Microsoft Dynamics AX
• Security resources for software developers
• Security technical reference
• Implementation guide for Retail PCI compliance
• Hardening Microsoft Dynamics AX components against security threats