Nav 2013 R2 multiple build installation on same windows

hangy

Hi all

I'm actually confronted to a problem who's basically technical, not only on Nav side but on windows side too.

I need to install on the same computer who's working on Windows 2012 Server two installations of Nav who've to run together. This include dev env, NST and RoleTailored Client.

Sadly these versions have some different entries needed on the windows registry visibly, so:

- I cannot install them in parallel because these 2 versions seen themselves as being similar, if I try to install the second I can only add or remove components of the previous installed.
- I cannot only copy clients folder (or only one of them) because these 2 versions are needed registry entries (and visibly some other things like dll registrations..). On run, the 'only copied' RTC crash.

These versions are both 2013 R2 but build's are 37211 and 38455

Anyone have an idea how I can resolve that? :-k

I'm blocked and I don't have any other solution that install these two versions on this same windows server.

Thx 8)

vremeni4

Hi,

We have three different builds on the same machine.
It is a bit tricky to maintain it and use it on that machine (you have to use shortcuts ) but it works fine.
In your case I would suggest following approach.
1. install NAV 2013 R2 with build 37211
2. Make sure everything works fine. e.g. connect to the database with RTC client
3. Copy the folder "RoleTailored Client" from C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Dynamics NAV\71\ and past it with a new name
e.g. "RoleTailored Client CU23"
so you will have (with the same files)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Dynamics NAV\71\RoleTailored Client
and
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Dynamics NAV\71\RoleTailored Client CU23
4. On the installation folder, for build 38455, go to RTC folder and copy all files.
5. go to the folder
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Dynamics NAV\71\RoleTailored Client CU23
and past these files. Make sure that all files are replaced. To double check this, right click on finsql.exe select properties and go to tab Details. The "File version" should be 7.1.38455
6. create a shortcut e.g. NAV 2013 R2 CU23 on your desktop that points to
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Dynamics NAV\71\RoleTailored Client CU23\FinSQl.exe
and for RTC
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Dynamics NAV\71\RoleTailored Client CU23\Microsoft.Dynamics.Nav.Client.exe

The same can be repeated for NAV Server Service. (use folder NST instead of RCT)

I hope this helps.
Thanks.

afarr

There are also some instructions available at http://www.myerrorsandmysolutions.com/h ... me-machine

but apparently the Service Tier Admin Tool makes things much easier: http://www.mibuso.com/dlinfo.asp?FileID=1410.

Blackdiamond

Hi,
I am trying to do same as suggested in Vremeni4 but now for NAV 2016. Let me try to explain what I am trying to do and what I need help with.

I have installed a local W1 9.0.44974.0. C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Dynamics NAV - Everything is working fine.
Now I have like suggested in Vremeni4 copy and created another folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Dynamics NAV IT. I have also checked like under "5" The version is 9.0.47444.0. Created shortcut as suggested.

Technical information: There are two different Database on same SQL Server 2012. There are two different Virtuel machine with different NAV Server Instance pointing to these two different Databases.

I am having this error, when I open my newly created NAV shortcut from my Desktop:


I am searching for a solution, where client (end user) can click on both Dynamics NAV logo and open different build from same Windows PC at same time without getting this error.

I have in past seen some changes in logo properties, just like if you use:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Dynamics NAV\80\RoleTailored Client\Microsoft.Dynamics.Nav.Client.exe" -configure -profile:"Regnskapsfører" (if you want to open a specific Profile direct from Dynamics logo created on your Desktop, this is a norwegian version.)

Now back to image, what should I have to change on logo properties, so I don't have to change Server Address: all the time to choose which Virtuel server I should hit.


Thanks