Applying a deployable package in D365 FO LCS

 Applying a deployable package in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 FO) can be done through a few different methods, depending on your environment. Here are the general steps:

Using Lifecycle Services (LCS)

1. Upload the Package: First, upload your deployable package to the Asset Library in LCS.
2. Select Environment: Go to the ‘Environment details’ view for the environment where you want to apply the package.
3. Apply Updates: Click on Maintain > Apply updates.
4. Choose Package: Select the package you want to apply from the list.
5. Apply: Click the Apply button to start the process¹.

Using Command Line

For environments that don’t support updates via LCS, you can use the command line:

1. Download Package: Download the deployable package zip file to your VM.
2. Extract Files: Extract the files from the zip.
3. Run Command: Open Command Prompt, navigate to the folder with the extracted files, and run the AXUpdateInstaller².