Welcome to the Sana Commerce Cloud installation guide for Microsoft Dynamics AX. Microsoft Dynamics AX is a comprehensive, on-premises enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed to help medium and large organizations manage their core business processes, including finance, supply chain, production, and distribution. Known for its scalability, flexibility, and deep integration with the Microsoft technology stack, Dynamics AX supports complex business requirements across a wide range of industries.

This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for installing the Sana Commerce Cloud application into your ERP system, which is designed to seamlessly integrate with it. As a powerful frontend, the Sana webstore connects directly to the data and business logic of Microsoft Dynamics AX. This ensures your online business operations are always in sync with your backend processes, providing a single, reliable source for all your data.

Benefits of Real-Time Integration

Sana Commerce Cloud's integration with Microsoft Dynamics AX enables real-time communication between your webstore and your ERP system. This means that data such as product information, stock levels, pricing, customer and order details are always up-to-date. This eliminates the need for manual data transfers, reduces the risk of errors, and ensures that your customers always have access to the most current and accurate information. By connecting the two systems in real-time, you can provide a superior customer experience and improve the efficiency of your business operations.

Security

Sana Commerce Cloud is designed with a strong focus on security. The integration with Microsoft Dynamics AX is built on a secure foundation, ensuring that your sensitive business data remains protected. All interactions between the two systems occur via the web service over HTTPS, ensuring that data is encrypted during transit, establishing a trusted and secure connection. This ensures that only authorized access is granted to your webstore and ERP data, maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of your information throughout the sales process.

About This Installation Guide

This guide is a complete resource for installing Sana Commerce Cloud into Microsoft Dynamics AX. It is organized into two main parts that cover the entire process from start to finish. The first section details all the necessary server preparation and prerequisites, including system requirements, licensing, and web service setup. The second section provides step-by-step instructions for the Sana installation itself, guiding you through everything from model imports to the final connection of your webstore. The articles within this manual are designed to accommodate different versions of Microsoft Dynamics AX to ensure a smooth and successful setup.

This manual is targeted at Sana Commerce partners that can install Sana Commerce Cloud into Microsoft Dynamics AX.