In Chapter 5, Integrating NAV Web Services and External Applications, and Chapter 7, Programming Universal Windows Apps with NAV and Devices, we had an in-depth overview on how to implement a real-world ERP solution that involves many technical aspects such as:
Microsoft Dynamics NAV as the ERP in the corporate LAN
The ERP must be the master of the business logic
External applications need to interact with NAV in a standardized way
The communication protocols between NAV and external applications must be HTTP compliant (with XML and JSON as response protocols)
To satisfy the requirements, we have learned how to develop and deploy an interface layer that acts as a middle tier between Microsoft Dynamics NAV and external applications:
The previously described solutions require that you host the interface layer on your own, and you need to manage deployment, scaling, authorisation, and so on.
Now imagine a requirement where many Microsoft Dynamics NAV instances (physically located...