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Business Central Deployment Topologies - Differences and explanation

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Posted on by GeekButNoob 5

Hey everyone,

I wonder if someone could explain me the three types of the BC deployment topologies (Deploying on One, Two and Three computers). The pros and cons, infrastructure, where and why it is used,... Any information that you share about it could help!

Thank you in advance.

CJ

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    Yuhi on at

    Hi 
    Are you talking about Business Central on-premises topologies?

    You can find the details for the deployment topologies here:

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/dev-itpro/deployment/deployment-scenarios

    Deployment Scenarios

    The following table lists some of the most typical deployment topologies for the Business Central, with links to detailed instructions. However, components can be installed on one, two, or three machines in any combination. So your scenario might vary.

    Topology Description More information
    Demonstration Installs an end-to-end environment, complete with the base application and demonstration data for a single company, on a single computer. The installation enables access to Business Central from the Web client and App, and development.

    The deployment requires minimal hardware resources, preparation, and configuration.    		 Deploying a Demonstration Environment
    Single-computer Installs the Business Central Web Server components, Business Central Server, and the SQL Server database components on the same computer. Deploying in a Single Computer Environment
    Two-computer Installs the Business Central Web Server components on one computer and the Business Central Server and the SQL Server database components on another computer. Deploying in a Two Computer Environment
    Three-computer Installs the Business Central Web Server components, Business Central Server, and the SQL Server database components on separate computers. Deploying in a Three Computer Environment
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    GeekButNoob 5 on at

    Hey, thanks for the reply. I've already been through that link, but I'd like to understand it much deeper. If someone has already deployed and tested the three topologies, I'd like to know from their point of view and experience, the pros and cons of each topologies. Thanks :)

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