One of the most important steps in a Microsoft Dynamics NAV implementation
is the selection of the hardware and software platform.
When planning a Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 installation, you must make
sure that the computers that will be used meet the minimum requirements and are
sufficient for your current and future needs. Failure to meet these specifications
can cause the installation of some or all of the components to fail.
Hardware Requirements
Microsoft Dynamics NAV does not require particularly sophisticated equipment,
but as with all programs, the better your equipment, the better the results. You
get the best solution with the optimal equipment and with the program settings
optimized for that equipment.
In a multi-user installation, you can, in principle, use the same type of computer
for both the clients and the server. However, there is a difference in how much
CPU power, memory, and disk space the client and server will need.
Computers for servers that run Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008
must comply with the requirements specified by Microsoft. If you use the
Microsoft Dynamics NAV SQL Server option, the hardware must meet the
specifications of both the operating system and the Microsoft SQL Server
edition.
The database is stored on the server, making it a critical area of the application
because several users can access it at the same time. Therefore, it is important to
select a powerful computer for the server. In addition, the following are aspects
of the server that require additional consideration:
• The hard disk and controller
• The RAID system
• The memory
• The network adapter
• The CPU
is the selection of the hardware and software platform.
When planning a Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 installation, you must make
sure that the computers that will be used meet the minimum requirements and are
sufficient for your current and future needs. Failure to meet these specifications
can cause the installation of some or all of the components to fail.
Hardware Requirements
Microsoft Dynamics NAV does not require particularly sophisticated equipment,
but as with all programs, the better your equipment, the better the results. You
get the best solution with the optimal equipment and with the program settings
optimized for that equipment.
In a multi-user installation, you can, in principle, use the same type of computer
for both the clients and the server. However, there is a difference in how much
CPU power, memory, and disk space the client and server will need.
Computers for servers that run Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008
must comply with the requirements specified by Microsoft. If you use the
Microsoft Dynamics NAV SQL Server option, the hardware must meet the
specifications of both the operating system and the Microsoft SQL Server
edition.
The database is stored on the server, making it a critical area of the application
because several users can access it at the same time. Therefore, it is important to
select a powerful computer for the server. In addition, the following are aspects
of the server that require additional consideration:
• The hard disk and controller
• The RAID system
• The memory
• The network adapter
• The CPU