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D365 FO VM install on laptop for learning and development purpose

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Posted on by ALTAF QAYYUM 45
Hi,
 
Can you please inform me that what is the minimum laptop configuration is required to install D365 FO VM for learning and development purpose. I want to buy a used laptop for this purpose. please advice. thanks
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    André Arnaud de Calavon Profile Picture
    André Arnaud de Cal... 303,730 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    Hi Altaf,
     
    I will provide my recommended minimum configuration. It can run on an i5 or similar processor with 16GB of memory and enough disk space. 
     
    A higher range processor, more memory and a separate SSD disk running the VHD file will speed up the performance of the environment.
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    Hana Xue Profile Picture
    Hana Xue Microsoft Employee on at
    Hi Altaf,
    Regarding the minimum configuration, you can simply refer to the following points to choose the right computer:
    • Processor (Central Processing Unit): A multi-core processor with virtualization support (such as Intel Core i5 or i7) is recommended.
    • RAM (Internal Memory): For a smoother experience, it’s best to use 16 GB RAM or more.
    • Storage: You will need a lot of disk space to accommodate the VM image, which can be very large. It is recommended to use a solid state drive (SSD) for better performance.
    • Operating system: Make sure your laptop is running a compatible 64-bit operating system with the latest updates.
    • Virtualization software: You will need virtualization software like Microsoft Hyper-V to run the VM.
    Alternatively, you can briefly browse this blog post which mentions the disk space and memory required to set up D365FOVM for local development.
    https://www.gangsta.se/blog/entry/setting-up-a-local-development-d365fo-vm
    Best Regards,
    Hana

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