Microsoft Dynamics AX architecture

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Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

If you understand the architecture of Microsoft Dynamics AX, you can more effectively plan, customize, and deploy the Microsoft Dynamics AX system. The topics in this section provide an overview of the Microsoft Dynamics AX system and associated components.

System architecture

Security architecture of the Microsoft Dynamics AX application

Data partitioning architecture

Component architecture

Development environment