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AVAILABLE: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 RTM VPC

mennotk — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:27:00 GMT

We have released Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 back in December 2007 and did not immediately provide you with a new VPC. Why did it takes this long? I don't know, but I can tell you that as of today we have a new VPC with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 RTM on it. I actually did not built this particular VPC, a partner did. However, I did provide feedback and ideas what needed to be on this new VPC and did intensive BETA testing.

Ok I see you think, now tell me what is on the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 VPC Menno! It actually has a ton of software on it, which some of you might like, and some of you might not. For the ones that don't want to read further, you can download it here

The RTM VPC Contains the following:

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 (RTM)
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Desktop Client
Microsoft Dynamics CRM SDK
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition (SP2)
Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Internet Explorer 7
Microsoft Office Professional 2007
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
Microsoft Performance Point Server
Microsoft Office Communication Server
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
POP3 E-Mail Services (No Exchange)
English, French, German, Danish and Dutch Language packs

This partner-ready download includes account and contact trial data and is ready to be populated with locale-specific data via the associated demonstration tool. Once complete, please copy the Demonstration tool to the virtual machine, and follow the instructions to populate activity, opportunity and other entity data and e-mails in Outlook. Refer to the demonstration documentation for detailed information.

For example, you may create seed data in any language to create opportunities, activities, cases, etc. that will be randomly assigned to the existing accounts.
You may also enter seed data for e-mail generation. Random e-mails (using your seed subject and message data) will be created using the contacts found in the existing contacts list.

Thanks for the scoop Michael!

Training: Demo2Win reminder

mennotk — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:49:22 GMT

You probably seen my previous post talking about Demo2Win. With this post, I want to remind everybody located in the NorCal area that we still have a few seats available. It's an awesome training, worth both the money and your time!

Microsoft Dynamics Add-ons

mennotk — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:30:00 GMT

I just got spammed with an email announcing a new web site with a searchable catalog of Microsoft Dynamics add-ons, complete with ratings and comments.

Each Dynamics product has their own section. It's clearly work in progress, but after only been up a month, the site already has over 200 ISV’s showing their offerings! I hope to see that this site will grow over time with tons of more add-ons for each of our Dynamics products. Visit http://www.microsoftdynamicsaddons.com and let me know what you think of it!

If I was an ISV I want to get my product listed here, so register yourself!

Available: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Sample Data

mennotk — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:33:42 GMT

As of two days ago, you now can download Sample Data for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0.

You can use sample data in the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Sample Database in marketing and sales presentations or for training people to use Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0.

The sample database includes a set of comma-separated value (CSV) files that contains the sample data and an XML map file that maps the data to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. To install the sample data on your on-premise installation or VPC, you must use the Data Migration Manager.

Start your Dynamics Relationship today!

mennotk — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:20:54 GMT

I have heard it so many times, we have a ton of web sites and resources but what sometimes is lacking, is a good index page guiding you through some of them.

What I mean with that, is for example, wouldn't it be great to have a page with just a few simple steps helping you to become a successful Microsoft Dynamics Partner? I see you nodding YES behind the screen....

Well John Verdon has made this possible, he created an amazing list with just 8 simple steps to get your organization off to a good start. I guess all the good stuff comes from North Dakota....

Please let me know in the comments how easy this was or have any additional advice and/or insights.

Training: Demo2Win Workshop for Microsoft Dynamics Partners

mennotk — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:36:53 GMT

It doesn't matter if you're either in Pre-Sales, Sales, are beginner or a veteran this is training you really should attend. I personally sat through this training, after reading the book "Demonstrating to Win!", and boy let me tell you, this was a training I actually did not fall asleep or opened up my laptop and started working on email.

The goal of this workshop is simple: deliver a practical, proven set of skills, tools and procedures that you can immediately put to use to improve your demo-to-win ratio.

We still have availability for our NorCal Partners that would like to attend this workshop in either San Francisco or Mountain View.

You can read and register here: http://www.msreadiness.com/demo2win

Webcast: Creating a High-performance Sales Team with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0

mennotk — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 02:15:00 GMT

Every organization wants to have a sales team that is able to find, keep and grow customer relationships, right? By deploying and using Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 in your organization you can make an immediate productivity improvement in your sales team.

Microsoft teamed up with destinationCRM to deliver this core value of Microsoft Dynamics CRM...

Wednesday, 9 January 2008 – Creating a High-performance Sales Team with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Register here!

Available: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Pricing and Licensing Overview

mennotk — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:23:50 GMT

I know you have been waiting for this information! Log in to ParterSource and download the pricing information of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0.

In the Zip file you will find a PowerPoint that provides an overview of the licensing structure and options for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. Topics covered include user and external connector licenses, program availability, sales channels, pricing, registration, Dynamics CRM 3.0 upgrade paths, Software Assurance, and other important information that will help address Customer queries related to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 licensing.

I have been using some of this deck during the Titan launch roadshows and got great feedback about it.

Titan Global Readiness Training Tour Components

mennotk — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

All the nice shiny decks are waiting for you!...(read more)

Update: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Readiness Tour

mennotk — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Three locations added to the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Partner Readiness Tour...click and find out which ones!...(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 - Versions

mennotk — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:08:00 GMT

A clear post about the versions we will have with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0...(read more)

EMEA Convergence 2007 in Denmark

mennotk — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 05:37:00 GMT

I just got reminded with an email that the EMEA Convergence is only 4 weeks away......(read more)

Sales Best Practices for Microsoft Dynamics CRM

mennotk — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:59:00 GMT

A 90 minute session where we will discuss sales best practices for CRM partners to help accelerate prospect decision making....(read more)

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 VPC (Extended May 2006 Edition)

mennotk — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 03:49:00 GMT

Just a quick post about the fact that we finally......(read more)

2007 CRM Market Leader Awards Go to Microsoft Dynamics CRM

mennotk — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 03:37:00 GMT

CRM Magazine recognizes Microsoft Dynamics CRM as a “Leader” in......(read more)