Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009: Enterprise Portal Development in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 UK Classes & Lessons (Microsoft)

About this class

This three-day course introduces the student to Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Enterprise Portal. This course begins with the basic installation and configuration of Enterprise Portal. The student will then learn about the development environment of Enterprise Portal and will be able to build a functional Web site using new and existing Enterprise Portal application objects. Because Enterprise Portal in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 is dependent on Windows SharePoint Services, much of this course works within SharePoint Services.

This training may be available onsite; please contact us if you are interested.

Who will the lesson benefit?

This course is intended for individuals who will be developing Enterprise Portal Web sites. This audience typically includes application consultants who are tasked with creating a customer's Web site based on the configuration and customization of the application. In addition, consultants who are responsible for training or supporting the customer will benefit from the course.

What delegates will learn

On Completion delegates will be able to:

Describe the usage and purpose of the major components that comprise Enterprise Portal.
Describe the overall architecture of Enterprise Portal.
Create a Web site, Web pages, and build a functional web application in Enterprise Portal.
Set up users with an Enterprise Portal Web application.
Develop new Enterprise Portal roles, and assign them the proper security access.
Learn how to configure Security for your Portal site.
Demonstrate how to place lookup forms on Web grids.
Demonstrate how to filter Web published data depending on the user type.
Secure Web forms and reports using Web content.
Understand and install new Web parts.

What prerequisites are required

General knowledge of Microsoft Windows.
Microsoft Dynamics AX navigation is helpful but not required for this course.
General knowledge of Windows SharePoint Services.
In addition, it is recommended, but not required, that students have completed: 80011 Development I in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009. and have attended a Microsoft Windows SharePoint Portal Services course.

Contents of this class

Module 1: Enterprise Portal in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009

This module explains what Enterprise Portal is, its components, and Architecture.

What is Enterprise Portal

Enterprise Portal Components
Enterprise Portal Architecture

Module 2: Installing and Deploying Enterprise Portal

This module explains how to install and deploy Enterprise Portal.

Enterprise Portal Requirements
.NET Business Connector
Create Business Connector Proxy
Add Proxy to IIS
Configure IIS Application Pool
Install Enterprise Portal Framework and Role Centers
Install Enterprise Portal Developer Tools
Configure Enterprise Portal
Deploy Role Centers

Module 3: Enterprise Portal Administration

This module explains how to work with Enterprise Portal, SharePoint Services, and the components parts.

Enterprise Portal Web Site Parts
Navigate Enterprise Portal
Role Centers
Enterprise Portal Security
Lab : Navigate Enterprise Portal Web Site
Navigate an Enterprise Portal Web Site.

Module 4: Customizing Enterprise Portal

This module explains how to customize and personalize an Enterprise Portal Web site.

Customizing and Personalizing Enterprise Portal
Role Center Web Part Pages and Web Parts
Customizing Enterprise Portal Appearance
Lab : Modify a Web Part
Change the title of a Web Part

Module 5: Enterprise Portal Objects in the AOT:

The AOT Web Node;
Data Access;
User Controls;
Coding User Controls;
User Control Proxies;
Create Web Objects in the AOT;
Lab : Modify a Page Title Web Part: This lab will change the title and add an icon to a Web Part page;
Lab : Add Functionality ot a Web Part Page: This lab adds functionality to a Role Center home page.

Module 6: Enterprise Portal Demonstrations

This module contains three demonstrations that use the information and procedures presented in previous lessons.

Demonstration: Creating Enterprise Portal Forms
Demonstration: Customize Lookups
Demonstration: Creating a Grid to Display Customer Data
Lab : Lab Demonstrations