When we think of services, we typically think about exposing business logic or consuming it. In many cases, though, it is business data that needs to be exchanged. With Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, the preferred method to exchange business entities is using document services.
In this chapter, we will discuss the AIF document services and learn about the components that make up a document service. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to create, deploy, and consume such a service.
The following topics are covered in this chapter:
Document services: We start by explaining why you would need document services in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.
Key components: There are some components that are specific to document services. It's important to know what these components are and what their role in the concept of services is, so we will discuss their functions in detail.
Creating a document service: You will learn how to create a document service and how to configure...