The Microsoft Dynamics NAV Technology Framework is the constellation of technology components that make up the system. These technical elements are arranged in a particular architecture, and each component plays a role in the solution. Although their functionality is distinct, no component stands alone.
The Technology Framework is the sum of all the components working together to deliver the complete Microsoft Dynamics NAV solution. As all the components are interconnected, they all help deliver common values to the Dynamics NAV user. These five common values are: adaptability, openness, efficiency, reliability, and collaboration.
This fact sheet focuses on the benefits of all the technology components as well as how you can use them to grow your business. The five values each comprise a main section in this fact sheet.
Together, the technology components make Dynamics NAV a solution that is trusted by thousands of customers and can be relied upon for the future.
Microsoft Dynamics NAV delivers a user experience that helps both employees and systems administrators be more efficient and productive, with less effort.
Key Benefits:
- Employees can personalize the Microsoft Dynamics NAV main menu to suit the way they work.
- Administrators can design and configure the Dynamics NAV main menu to help employees do their job easier and faster.
- Employees can personalize the Dynamics NAV main menu to suit the way they work.
Key Features:
- Consistent user experience for employees and administrators.
- Intuitive, effortless user operations
- Flexible design mode for administrators
Using the latest of Microsoft's SQL Servers, Microsoft SQL Server Option for Dynamics NAV is an alternative to Microsoft Dynamics NAV Database Server, and offers a number of benefits, including Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) functionality and automation of everyday tasks.
Key Benefits:
- Utilize Microsoft's latest, industry-leading database technology, while still benefiting from the Dynamics NAV integrated development environment.
- Benefit from integration with a wide range of third-party products.
- Improve your ability to organize and use data.
- Automate procedures such as backup and restore without disrupting your work.
Extensible Markup Language (XML) is an industry standard that enables information-rich data exchange. The introduction of XMLport objects in Microsoft Dynamics NAV streamlines the import and export of data in XML format.
Key Benefits:
- Facilitates document exchange across different platforms and databases.
- Improves the overall performance of Dynamics NAV when handling XML document exchange.
- Makes it easier for Microsoft Certified Business Solutions Partners to customize XML document exchange in Dynamics NAV .
Key Features:
- Using the XMLport Designer, Microsoft Dynamics NAV Partners can design objects that map data between Dynamics NAV and a particular XML document.
- XML data can be mapped to C/SIDE tables, fields, and variables.
- Developers can use code to manipulate the XML data during import and export.

