Different ways to Import customization in AX 2012 application

Hi,


Below are the different ways to import the customization in your AX 2012 application.

Option 1 xpo:

XPO is an export and import from the AOT. This does not take the ids with it. It is generated on import. You generally can get away with compiling the object you imported etc.

This is not a proper release procedure. It is a quick fix for a particular problem and generally done between dev and test environments. Not recommended for production.

Option 2 model:

This is an export and import using the commands. This moves the specific model. This can be used to release into production. Full compile, sycn, CIL compile is required - this can take time. Ids are generated when model is imported. If the object already exists, id is not regenerated.

Option 3 model store:

Model store export and import using the commands. This moves the whole application over. Since you are moving everything, no compile is required.You have to be careful as this takes the ids from the exported environment. You could have data loss.

Thanks,

/Ashlesh

AXUtil & Power Sheel Commands

Hi,

The multiple commands for AxUtil.exe (command line utility for AX 2012) resides in "ManagementUtilities" folder in AX installations can be found from here.

Hope it helps.

/Ashlesh

AX 2012 Hands On Labs Material

Hi,

There are hands on lab session on AX2012 available here. They are really helpful materials.
Hope is helps.


Thanks.