

The comprehensive e-Commerce platform lets you plug in a front-end online store that can take advantage of the omni-channel services of the platform. Commerce runtime contains a data access layer, services layer, workflow layer, and an application programming interface (API) layer.Ī channel database holds Retail data for one or more retail channels, such as online stores or brick-and-mortar stores. Retail Cloud Scale Unit supersedes the previous iteration of cloud-hosted Retail Server, Retail channel database, and Cloud POS.Ĭommerce runtime (CRT) serves as the core engine that supports the business logic across the various channels. Retail Cloud Scale Unit is hosted and managed by Microsoft. Retail Cloud Scale Unit includes Retail Server, Retail channel database, and Cloud POS. Retail Cloud Scale Unit is a set of components that enables Retail channel operations (such as point of sale operations) in a store or e-Commerce operation. The Store Scale Unit is designed specifically for in-store operation, and enables cross terminal transactions and shift operations even when you are not connected to the back office. Retail Store Scale Unit is a set of features that supports selling products in a store that does not have constant Internet connectivity to a back office or headquarters (HQ).

Retail Hardware Station provides services that enable Retail POS clients, and peripherals such as printers, cash drawers, and payment devices to communicate with Retail Server. Retail Server provides an OData web API that lets both employees and customers access information and perform tasks by using both Retail POS clients and the online store.


Important: Building a custom POS or online store solution for Retail is a complex task that requires extensive planning, development, and testing.ĭynamics 365 Retail supports two types of POS experience:
