Being a  product, it's no surprise that AX is comprehensively
integrated with the Microsoft software stack. Functions work
seamlessly with such products as SQL Server, BizTalk server,
Exchange, Office and of course Windows. |
| AX is a 3-tier product; the three tiers
together consist of four components: |
- A relational database (SQL Server or Oracle, stand alone or
clustered) - the data tier
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- The Application or Application Server - the business logic
tier
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- An Object Server (AOS) - where the business logic is executed
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- A Client tier - where the User Interface resides and is
executed
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| AX is not limited to 3 tier mode - it can be
developed in 2 tier mode where the client and application server
tiers are merged, eliminating the AOS - useful for initial set up
and training. |
| AX actually has eight application layers - this
forms a top-down hierarchy that enables customisation, or
enhancements, to be written at different levels. Having code at
different levels ensures that modifications never interfere with
application objects that exist at a lower level. This technology,
combined with AX's IDE (integrated development environment), make AX
the ultimate platform for customisation. |
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