Upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Important
This content is archived and is not being updated. For the latest documentation, see Microsoft Dynamics 365 product documentation. For the latest release plans, see Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform release plans.
Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Use this page to access links to the latest information about how to upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 (including Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, and Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3) from Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 or Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.
1. Prepare for upgrade
Be sure to review the following information before you upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
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Includes deployment information and guidance to help you simplify the experience of implementing Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. |
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Lists changes to the upgrade process since earlier releases of Microsoft Dynamics AX. |
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Lists the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 system requirements. |
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Note This is secure content that is available on the CustomerSource website. |
Lists late-breaking issues with the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 release. |
Blog posts with news and other information about the upgrade process. |
2. Upgrade
Use the following topics on TechNet to upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. Testing the installation on source and target test systems is highly recommended.
Upgrade overview and preparation
Upgrade checklist task reference
See the following upgrade resources for additional information.
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Includes the downloadable version of the upgrade documentation on TechNet, so that you can more easily view and print the information. |
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UpgradePreprocessing.chm |
Provides complete documentation of the upgrade preprocessing parts of the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 upgrade process. This file is installed on the Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 or Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 source system before the upgrade. The Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 installation media provides this file in the DatabaseUpgrade folder. The procedural topics that are contained in this file make up part of the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Upgrade Guide. |
Provides documentation for the data upgrade scripts in the Microsoft layers that are implemented in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, such as the SYS and GLS layers. This file is installed on the Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 or Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 source system before the upgrade. The Help documentation for the data upgrade scripts is available on Microsoft’s MSDN website. You can click the link on the left. Or you can search MSDN for the phrase Data Upgrade Scripts for Microsoft Dynamics AX. |
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How to Write Data Upgrade Scripts for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 |
Describes how to create and run upgrade scripts. |
3. After you upgrade
Use the following resources after you have upgraded to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
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Describes how to set up and administer Microsoft Dynamics AX. |
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Includes information about training that is available for your organization. This includes classroom training, online learning, onsite training, training materials, and training from your partner. |
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Note This is secure content that is available on the CustomerSource website. |
Includes critical Support information that is related to your installation. You can select to view hot topics that pertain only to Microsoft Dynamics AX. |
Service packs and product releases Note This is secure content that is available on the CustomerSource website. |
Lists the latest service packs and other product updates that have been released. You can select to view service packs that pertain only to Microsoft Dynamics AX. |
Includes links to community-related resources, such as forums and blogs, so that you can communicate with and learn from other Microsoft Dynamics AX users. |