Microsoft Dynamics CRM Team Blog

Using Data Pre-Filtering in Microsoft Dynamics CRM Reports

crmblog — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:34:06 GMT

Have you been looking for a way to retrieve and view query results faster? Pre-filter the data! Data pre-filtering in Microsoft Dynamics CRM reports lets you retrieve and display result sets quickly, makes reports context-sensitive, and allows reports...(read more)

Installing Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 on Small Business Server 2008

crmblog — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:05:11 GMT

This is commonly asked question in the MSDN forums so the CRM Support Team decided to create a post that could become the defacto FAQ. Here are a few things to keep in mind when installing Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 on Microsoft Small Business Server...(read more)

Automating Task Notification

crmblog — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:32:04 GMT

CRM MVP Mitch Milam returns as our guest blogger today a tip based on workflows. You can read more from Mitch at his blog . If you have ever assigned a task to someone and wondered when or if they completed it, this workflow process may help. This workflow...(read more)

Supported file types in Data Import Wizard for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online

crmblog — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:06:45 GMT

The Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online November 2009 Service Update encapsulates many new cool features and improvements. One of such features is the much-much improved Import Data Wizard . The new Import Data wizard no longer restricts user to import one...(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Resource Center

crmblog — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:47:55 GMT

The Microsoft Dynamics CRM Resource Center has had a makeover. It’s been completely redesigned to: Move the things users look for the most (downloads, support, and training) front and center. Highlight the different types of resources available in a way...(read more)

CWR Mobility and Microsoft Dynamics CRM on the Zune HD

crmblog — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:04:36 GMT

John O’Donnell, one of my fav Microsoft technical evangelists, is at it again with his traveling camera. Today he talks with Erik van Hoof from http://www.CWRMobility.com who stopped by at the CRMUG Summit to show John his company’s Microsoft Dynamics...(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics CRM SDK 4.0.10 is available

crmblog — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:48:00 GMT

Version 4.0.10 of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM SDK is now live on MSDN and on the download center . This release contains updates relevant to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Update Rollup 7 and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online Service Update 4 . Check out some...(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online Delivers the November 2009 Service Update

crmblog — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:23:00 GMT

With the November 2009 Service Update , we are offering even more value in a Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online subscription. Take a look at all the increased business benefits that the Service Update provides: Get Instant Online Access: Start a free trial...(read more)

Introducing the ‘Import Data Wizard’ in Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online Service Update for Nov 2009

crmblog — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:27:50 GMT

Import data into Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online using new Import Data Wizard Microsoft has released Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online Service Update: Nov 2009 . To assist organizations with importing data into Microsoft Dynamics CRM, a new enhanced Import...(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Implementation Guide (4.5.0) Available

crmblog — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:36:00 GMT

I’m pleased to announce that the fifth update to the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Implementation Guide (4.5.0) is now available! In our commitment to provide continuous publishing to our customers and partners, Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Implementation...(read more)

Channel 9: End of week overview of Dynamics Communities event

crmblog — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:23:15 GMT

Today we are highlighting another of John O’Donnell’s video logs. You might remember his very popular video from last year called Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 : Security with John O'Donnell . During the week of September 14th the Dynamic Communities team...(read more)

Using SQL Server 2008 to Improve Report Resources Management

crmblog — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:46:27 GMT

Today’s guest blog is submitted by CRM MVP Jim Steger of Sonoma Partners . We’ve all had it happen; someone runs a very resource intensive report during the day which slows down the performance of CRM for all the users. This now can happen more frequently...(read more)

Updated Microsoft Dynamics CRM Dev Center

crmblog — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:10:34 GMT

Check out the new look of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Developer Center . There is new information on just about every tab, pointers to accelerators, whitepapers, and other downloads. Also, take a few minutes to read the latest technical article: Plug-ins,...(read more)

Provisioning ‘unique names’ changes in Microsoft Dynamics CRM

crmblog — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:56:00 GMT

The Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online November 2009 Service Update will change how we provision unique names. If ISV code makes a certain incorrect assumption about how to talk to CRM Online organizations, it will break for some orgs. Also, customers setting...(read more)

Update Rollup 7 for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0

crmblog — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:51:39 GMT

The Microsoft Dynamics CRM Sustained Engineering team will release Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Update Rollup 7 on Thursday, October 22, 2009. Once the release is available the links below will take you to the necessary information about Update Rollup 7....(read more)