A service principal name , also known as an SPN, is a name that uniquely identifies an instance of a service. For proper Kerberos authentication to take place the SPN’s must be set properly. SPN’s are Active Directory attributes, but are not exposed in...

How to Create a Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4 Report Subscription in less than 15 minutes Our guest blogger today is CRM MVP Donna Edwards who blogs regularly here . I frequently respond to questions about creating Report Subscriptions in Dynamics CRM 4 (on...

Our guest blogger today is CRM MVP David Jennaway , the technical director of Excitation Ltd , a Microsoft Gold Partner in the UK that specializes in delivering Microsoft CRM solutions. Authorization in CRM is controlled via security roles; a user is...

I was challenged with this task back in the 3.0 days.  It is great that CRM automatically syncs my CRM contacts to Outlook.  “What happens when multiple users have the same Outlook contact and try to track in CRM?”  Well if the Contact...

The Look-up control experience in Mobile Express 4.0 is a little different from CRM Web Application because we designed the Mobile Express Look-up to be light-weight but powerful and support the broadest range of mobile devices/browsers. If you have a...

CRM MVP Mitch Milam returns as a guest blogger. You can read more from Mitch at his blog . When implementing Dynamics CRM or designing a customized solution within Dynamics CRM you will often find yourself asked by the powers-that-be what their Return...

Periodically I get pinged about the process for getting training and certified for Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Certifications help show the expertise in the solutions you provide to your customers. Your customers can feel confident that your employees have...

The Microsoft Dynamics CRM Sustained Engineering team released Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Update Rollup 6 on Thursday, August 27, 2009. Below are the links to the release and related information about the Rollup. Please see the Knowledge Base (KB) article...

I recently received a couple of emails asking about CRM certification guidelines for ISV solutions and whether or not some things are allowed. These software developers were seeking the Certified for Microsoft Dynamics Logo (picture on right) for their...

Today we welcome guest blogger and CRM MVP Jim Wang of Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) in the United Kingdom. Last month, Sonoma Partners and Microsoft had an very useful article for Microsoft Dynamics CRM developers: Setting Up Your Development Environment...

Assume you are going to import Contacts into Microsoft Dynamics CRM using the Import Wizard.  The file you are going to import has the Contact full name in 1 column.  When attempting to import the Contacts using the Import Wizard you will receive...

Rarely will a  commercial off the self software system provide you 100% of the functionality that your business will need. The reason is there is just too many situations that would have to be accounted for. When purchasing COTS solutions, you’ll...

CRM MVP Mitch Milam returns as a guest blogger. You can read more at his blog . While working on any CRM installation, you will inevitably find yourself needing to record possible enhancements to the system. What better place to store that information...

Our Regional Director and .NET MVP David Yack has written yet another book. I’m pleased to announce that our latest book Silverlight 3 Jumpstart has been released and now available for purchase.  Silverlight 3 Jumpstart is perfect for .NET Developers...

Microsoft Press Pass — Aug. 27, 2009 — Microsoft Corp. has been recognized with four CRM magazine Market Leader awards in the Enterprise Suite CRM, Midmarket Suite CRM, Sales Force Automation and Business Intelligence categories. ISS Belgium, a division...

Don’t miss out on the world's largest independent gathering of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Users - September 14 – 18.  Over 150 users of Microsoft Dynamics CRM are expected to converge this year at Pheasant Run, just outside of Chicago, for 3 days of...

“This newsletter is packed full of stuff this month, read on, click some links, refer some new members.” – CRM MVP Julie Yack Do you want a free (FREE!!!!!) pass to the PDC ‘09 conference? We happen to have one to give away. How do you get it? It’s...

Hello, and a warm welcome to the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award Program Blog ! This blog will share the amazing contributions that Microsoft MVPs are making every day, in support of the technical community. We hope you find this blog...

Don't miss Summit 2009 | 09.14.09 .  The only conference dedicated to Microsoft Dynamics CRM.  I hope to see you at the largest, independent gathering of Dynamics CRM users next month outside Chicago, IL.  Summit is unique because it’s...