CHAPTER 6: CLASSIC CLIENT OPTION
Objectives
The objectives are:
• Discuss the Classic Client software requirements and hardware recommendation.
• Install the Classic Client
• Install the Developer Environment Option
Introduction
The Classic client runs business logic locally, and displays data in forms, such as card forms or list forms. You design forms in a visual design environment with precise layout information.
You can migrate users and applications from the Classic client to the
RoleTailored client over time. Microsoft Dynamics® NAV 2009 is designed to
accommodate both types of clients in parallel.
Requirements
Meeting the Classic Client software and hardware requirements is an important step in the provision of the client to end-users or for the needs of a developer.
Software
Microsoft Dynamics NAV Clients must be installed on one of the following operating systems:
• Windows® XP Professional SP3 or later (X86 or running 32 bit on
X64)
• Windows® Server 2003 SP2 or later (X86 or running 32 bit on X64)
• Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2 or later (X86 or running 32 bit on X64)
• Windows Vista® (Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate) SP1 or later
(X86 or running 32 bit on X64)
• Windows Server 2008 (X86 or running 32 bit on X64)
Hardware and Network
Minimum computer requirements are as follows:
• Hard disk space -2.5 GB (3.0 GB for the Developer Edition) • Memory - 1 GB
If you run Microsoft Dynamics NAV Developer Environment option on a network, you need the following network requirements
• WinSockets-compatible TCP/IP if you are using the tcp protocol with the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server.
• NetBIOS-compatible LAN if you are using the netb protocol with the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server.
• LAN network connection should be 100 Mbit/sec or better.
Classic Client Installation
Procedure: Installation Steps
Perform the following steps to run the Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 Classic Client Setup:
1. Verify that the target computer meets the hardware and software requirements for the Classic Client Installation Option.
2. Select Client in the Choose an installation window and select Customize
3. In the Customize the Installation window select Not Available on the drop-down menu next the Role Tailored client
4. Select Run All From My Computer on the drop-down menu next to the Classic Client
5. Click Choose an installation option. Proceed to the Choose an
installation option pane.
6. To install Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 software to a location other than the default location (C:\Program Files\Microsoft Dynamics NAV\60), click Customize and then click Destination folder on the Customize the installation pane.
7. Once components are configured (or if you do not need to configure components at this time), click Install to begin copying software. 8. Click Close to exit Setup.
Cancel an Installation Setup
Setup has no Cancel button, but you can cancel an installation from any pane by clicking the X in the upper-right corner of the Setup window. All Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 components are removed from the computer. The only kinds of software that Setup installs but cannot remove during an install cancel are:
• Database files such as the Demo database
• Pre-requisites for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 components that Setup can install, such as the .NET Framework
The Developer Environment Option
When you choose the Developer Environment option, Setup installs the following components on the computer:
• RoleTailored Client • Classic Client
• Database Components and a demo database.
Procedure: Developer Environment Setup
To run Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 Developer Environment Setup verify that the target computer meets the hardware and software requirements for the
Developer Environment Installation Option. Insert the Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 DVD.
The Startup screen presents a set of options in sections entitled Prepare, Install, and Join the Community.
1. Click Microsoft Dynamics NAV under Install. 2. Click Next to move past the Welcome screen.
3. Click I accept to indicate acceptance of the license terms. 4. Click Choose an installation option.
5. If you click Choose an installation option, you proceed to the
Choose an installation option pane.
6. On the Choose an installation option pane, click the Developer Environment option.
7. You can click the word Customize, in smaller text, to modify the list of installed components before installing. See Choosing
Components to Install for details.
8. To install Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 software to a location other than the default location (C:\Program Files\Microsoft Dynamics NAV\60), click Customize and then click Destination folder on the Customize the installation pane.
9. On the Specify Parameters page you can configure any component displayed with a black underscore.
10. Each configurable component has an icon indicating one of three possible statuses. See the bottom of the screen in Setup for the meaning of these icons.
11. For information on how to configure components, see Configuring
Components.
12. Once components are configured (or if you do not need to configure components just now), click Install to begin copying software. 13. Click Close to exit Setup.
Summary
Quick Interaction: Lessons Learned
Take a moment and write down three key points you have learned from this chapter:
1.
2.
