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WHAT:
Using the development endpoint, it is possible script and automate the publish of an application using a regular http request. This works fine for new installations and is suited for development purposes (using /dev/apps?SchemaUpdateMode=recreate", for example). Though, for production environments when increasing the app version, this is not a viable solution, since it is not possible to run the equivalent of "Start-NAVAppDataUpgrade" (Instead of Install-NAVApp)
HOW:
Add the ability to upgrade an app with a http request using the development endpoint.
WHY:
For CI (continuous integration) and CD (continuous delivery) purposes, this would very much simplify and minimise the required work. Instead of having to be present on the actual server running Business Central and trigger script from there, one could upgrade the application directly from a deployment pipeline.
Using the development endpoint, it is possible script and automate the publish of an application using a regular http request. This works fine for new installations and is suited for development purposes (using /dev/apps?SchemaUpdateMode=recreate", for example). Though, for production environments when increasing the app version, this is not a viable solution, since it is not possible to run the equivalent of "Start-NAVAppDataUpgrade" (Instead of Install-NAVApp)
HOW:
Add the ability to upgrade an app with a http request using the development endpoint.
WHY:
For CI (continuous integration) and CD (continuous delivery) purposes, this would very much simplify and minimise the required work. Instead of having to be present on the actual server running Business Central and trigger script from there, one could upgrade the application directly from a deployment pipeline.
STATUS DETAILS
Needs Votes
Business Central Team (administrator)
Thank you for this suggestion! Currently this is not on our roadmap. We are tracking this idea and if it gathers more votes and comments we will consider it in the future.
Best regards,
Business Central Team