Working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 Setup

Note

Before installing Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013, you must uninstall any prior version of Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

Key Concepts for Microsoft Dynamics NAV Setup

Before you install Microsoft Dynamics NAV, you should understand the following concepts about Setup.

Installation Options

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 Setup offers Installation Options, each designed for a typical use or type of user.

Setup Configuration Files

In addition to using Setup to actually install software, you can use it to capture a set of Setup decisions to a Setup configuration file which you can then save and distribute. When you load a Setup configuration file with Microsoft Dynamics NAV Setup, previously saved options and configurations are applied.

Required Security Configuration

After you install Microsoft Dynamics NAV, you must then set up security. For more information, see Security Overview.

RapidStart Services for Microsoft Dynamics NAV

For assistance with setting up companies in Microsoft Dynamics NAV, see Set Up a Company With RapidStart Services for Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

In This Section

How to: Run Setup

Microsoft Software License Terms

Install Demo or Choose an Installation Option

How to: Choose Components to Install

How to: Preconfigure Components

How to: Create or Load a Setup Configuration File

Modifying, Uninstalling, or Repairing

Running Setup on the Command Line

How to: Install C/SIDE Development Environment for Administrative Tasks

How to: Upload the License File

Installation and Configuration Walkthroughs

Configuring Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Security Overview

System Requirements for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013