System Requirements

Business Central Platform

• Minimum Version: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 25.0
• Platform: Cloud deployment only
• Application Version: 25.0.0.0 or later
• Runtime: AL Runtime 13.0 or later

Required Dependencies

Microsoft Intrastat Core App

• Publisher: Microsoft
• Minimum Version: 25.0.0.0
• Status: Must be installed and active before BRC Core installation

This dependency is used for specific intrastat weight rounding functionality within BRC Core.

User Permissions

Required Permission Sets

Users who will use BRC Core functionality need appropriate permissions:

• BRC Core All: Complete access to all BRC Core functionality (assignable permission set)
• Standard Business Central permissions for:
  • Job Queue Entry management
  • Currency and Exchange Rate management
  • User and User Group administration
  • Customer record access (for GDPR features)

Administrative Access

Installation and configuration require users with:

• Extension Management permissions
• Permission Set assignment capabilities
• System administration rights for initial setup

Technical Prerequisites

Network Requirements

Outbound Internet Connectivity

Required for external service integrations:

Currency Rate Providers:

• ecb.europa.eu (European Central Bank) - Port 443 (HTTPS)
• riksbank.se (Swedish Central Bank) - Port 443 (HTTPS)
• nationalbanken.dk (Danish National Bank) - Port 443 (HTTPS)
• norges-bank.no (Norwegian Central Bank) - Port 443 (HTTPS)
• tcmb.gov.tr (Central Bank of Turkey) - Port 443 (HTTPS)
• xe.com - Port 443 (HTTPS)
• fixer.io - Port 443 (HTTPS)

Application Insights Telemetry:

• swedencentral-0.in.applicationinsights.azure.com - Port 443 (HTTPS)

Email Configuration

For Background Monitor notifications:

• SMTP server configured in Business Central
• Valid email addresses for error notifications
• Appropriate email permissions for the service account

Feature-Specific Prerequisites

Background Monitor

• Job Queue functionality enabled in Business Central
• Appropriate permissions for job queue entry monitoring
• Email setup (optional, for error notifications)

Currency Exchange Rate Management

• Currency setup completed in Business Central
• Currencies defined for rate updates
• Outbound internet access to rate provider APIs
• Job Queue functionality for automated updates

Feature Management

• User and User Group configuration completed
• Understanding of conditional logic requirements
• Administrative access for feature condition setup

GDPR Management

• Clear data retention policies defined
• Legal compliance requirements understood
• Test environment available for anonymization testing
• Backup procedures in place

Price Book Functionality

• Product/item catalog properly configured
• Price calculation rules defined
• Job Queue functionality for automated updates

Data Backup and Testing

Pre-Installation Backup

• Complete database backup recommended
• Test environment setup for validation
• Rollback plan in place

Test Environment

• Isolated test environment for initial configuration
• Sample data for testing functionality
• User acceptance testing plan

Licensing Considerations

Business Central Licensing

Ensure appropriate Business Central license covers:

• Number of users who will access BRC Core features
• Required application areas and functionality
• Integration and API access rights

Third-Party Service Costs

Some currency rate providers may have:

• Usage limits on free tiers
• API rate limiting
• Potential costs for high-volume usage

Migration Preparation

From BCS Base

If migrating from previous BCS Base installation:

• Document existing configuration
• Export current settings where possible
• Plan for configuration review post-migration
• Identify customizations that may need updating

Pre-Installation Checklist

Before proceeding with installation, verify:

• Business Central 25.0 or later is installed
• Microsoft Intrastat Core app is installed and active
• Required permissions are available
• Network connectivity to external services is confirmed
• Email configuration is completed (if using notifications)
• Backup procedures are in place
• Test environment is prepared
• Migration planning is complete (if applicable)

Next Steps

Once all prerequisites are met, proceed to Installation for step-by-step installation instructions.