Upgrading from 2013, 2013 R2, or 2015
If you're currently using these versions, good for you! The PowerShell upgrade is ready for you to use. There are three steps you will need to follow to get to NAV 2016. They are:
- Convert the database
- Upgrade the application code
- Upgrade the data
Technical upgrade (converting the database)
Before anything can be done, you need to make sure your database is converted. Simply put, this just means that the foundation of the database has to be to the standards of NAV 2016.
Make sure your existing database works. This is done by using Build Server Application Objects that can be found from the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Development Environment.
This step essentially converts the code you've written in C/AL into C# for Dynamics NAV middle tier.
Upload your Dynamics NAV 2016 license using the Development Environment. The license can be obtained from your Dynamics NAV partner or by logging into CustomerSource, a portal for Dynamics NAV customers...