Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Virtual PC Demonstration version 2.0

Finally it's there. The new Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Virtual PC Demonstration version 2.0.

This demo is a one computer setup with Microsoft CRM 3.0 server and Microsoft CRM 3.0 client for Outlook. This demonstration also contains Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, and Microsoft Visual Studio 2005.

The demonstration significantly enhances the sample demo environment of Adventure Works Cycle – a fictitious custom bike manufacturer.

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Send SMS messages through Microsoft CRM 3.0 to any location in the World!!!

CRMeXtension Marketing+ Add On for MS CRM 3.0 is designed to enhance the marketing capabilities of MS CRM 3.0 Marketing Module. The add on is fully supported and is uniquely designed to integrate into the existing marketing Module of MS CRM 3.0.

Marketing+ Supports:
- Sending individual SMS messages to any mobile phone in any country
- Perform Bulk SMS Campaigns on targeted lists
- Filtering and editing marketing lists for Bulk SMS
- Fully supported under MS CRM 3.0 SDK
- Easy navigation. High quality interface
- Status management of each SMS message
- No providers needed!
- Multilanguage support!

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Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Performance and Stress Testing Toolkit

The Microsoft Dynamics™ CRM 3.0 Performance and Stress Testing Toolkit is a tool that was created by the Microsoft® CRM product team to formalize performance testing of Microsoft CRM 3.0.

This toolkit facilitates load testing for particular customer scenarios. Taking the time to carefully consider and gather dataset and workload requirements, together with accurate modeling of those requirements may prevent added expense if a performance or scalability design is discovered late in the implementation process.

This document, together with the code and examples in the toolkit, are designed to provide a solid foundation for running robust and meaningful performance tests.

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Copying addresses with JScript

Ben Vollmer has a nice piece of code on his blog, that makes it possible to copy a ship to address to a bill to address or any other address you want.

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itara CRM Map for Microsoft CRM 3.0

itara CRM Map is an add-on for Microsoft CRM 3.0 that makes it possible to create Organizational Maps. It uses the Account, Contact and Opportunity data in Microsoft CRM and creates easy to use Mindmanager Maps.

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Microsoft CRM Master Requirements

Microsoft Business Solutions Certified Master - Microsoft Dynamics CRM Applications

Effective July 1, 2006

Mandatory Exams:
· Microsoft Dynamics CRM Applications
Elective exams (2 required):
· Microsoft Dynamics CRM Customization
· MS 70-228 Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
OR
MS 70-431 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 – Implementation and Maintenance
· MS 70-270 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
· MS 74-139 Deploying Business Desktops with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Office 2003
Note: Exam version must be 1.2 or 3.0.

Microsoft Business Solutions Certified Master - Microsoft Dynamics CRM Developer

Core Exams (4 exams required)
Microsoft CRM Applications Professional Exam (1.2 English, 1.2 French, 1.2 German, or 1.2 Spanish)
Microsoft CRM Customization Exam (1.2 English, 1.2 French, 1.2 German, or 1.2 Spanish)
MS Exam 70-300: Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures
MS Exam 70-305: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NetORMS Exam 70-315: Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
Note: Exam version must be 1.0 or 1.2.

Effective July 1, 2006

Required exams:
Microsoft CRM Customization (3.0 English, 3.0 Spanish, 3.0 Danish, 3.0 Dutch, 3.0 German, 3.0 Brazilian-Portuguese, 3.0 French, 3.0 Russian, 3.0 Italian)
Extending Microsoft CRM using .NET (currently not available)

Elective exams (select any 2):
Microsoft CRM Applications (3.0 English, 3.0 Dutch, 3.0 German, 3.0 Brazilian-Portuguese, 3.0 Spanish, 3.0 Danish, 3.0 French, 3.0 Russian 3.0 Italian)
MS 70-300 Analyzing Requirements and Defining Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures
MS 70-305 Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NetOR MS 70-315 Developing and Implementing Web Applications with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
MS 70-310 Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Microsoft .NET Framework ORMS 70-320 Developing XML Web Services and Server Components with Microsoft Visual C# .NET and Microsoft .NET Framework
MS 70–229: Designing and Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
MS 70–330: Implementing Security for Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic .NET
Note: Exam version must be 1.2 or 3.0.

Microsoft Business Solutions Certified Master–Microsoft CRM Installation & Configuration

Core Exams (6 exams required)
Microsoft CRM Installation & Configuration Exam (1.2 English, 1.2 French, 1.2 German, or 1.2 Spanish)
Microsoft CRM Customization Exam (1.2 English, 1.2 French, 1.2 German, or 1.2 Spanish)
MS Exam 70-228: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition
MS Exam 70-284: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
MS Exam 70-298: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 +
MS Exam 70–290: Managing & Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment +
Note: Exam version must be 1.0 or 1.2.

Effective July 1, 2006

Required Exam
Microsoft CRM Installation & Configuration (3.0 English, 3.0 French)

Elective Exams (select any 3)
Microsoft CRM Customization (3.0 English, 3.0 Spanish, 3.0 Danish, 3.0 Dutch, 3.0 German, 3.0 Brazilian-Portuguese, 3.0 Russian, 3.0 Italian)
MS 70-228 Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise EditionORMS 70-431 TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 – Implementation and Maintenance
MS 70-284 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
MS 70-290 Managing & Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment +
MS 70-291 Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
MS 70-297 Designing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
MS 74-139 Deploying Business Desktops with Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Office 2003