Set up user security in Microsoft Dynamics AX

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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

This section describes security concepts, and explains how to set up and maintain security in Microsoft Dynamics AX. The following topics are included:

Security architecture of the Microsoft Dynamics AX application

Role-based security in Microsoft Dynamics AX

Data security in Microsoft Dynamics AX

Best practices for upgrading to role-based security