CRM Data Update Tool

Nice post by the Dynamics CRM team about a CRM Data Update tool that makes it possible to export the CRM data, modify it and re-import the data!

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Dynamically accessing the field mappings area between Opportunity Product, Quote Product, Salesorder Product and Invoice Product

Great post by our Chief/Lead developer Hans Nellestijn. He tells about one of the new features in our new release (Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Construction Companies R3). This feature makes it possible for CRM Admins to create mappings between opportuny details, quote details, salesorder details and invoice details (products).

Read more about this interesting stuff here.

Online Directory of Microsoft Dynamics Add-on Products

This is an interesting new site with a searchable catalog of add-ons, complete with ratings and comments for the Microsoft Dynamics product range including CRM.

Microsoft has also featured them as a community member.

The online directory of add-ons is here

Online Microsoft CRM 4.0 Handbook

By searching for CRM 4.0 books I found also an online Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 book!

Read the book here

Printing is also possible.

Coming Soon: Microsoft® Dynamics™ CRM 4.0 and Microsoft Dynamics Live CRM Step by Step

Microsoft® Dynamics™ CRM 4.0 and Microsoft Dynamics Live CRM Step by Step book.

"The smart way to learn Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 and Microsoft Dynamics Live CRM—one step at a time! Work at your own pace through the easy numbered steps, practice files on CD, helpful hints, and troubleshooting tips to master the fundamentals of working with the latest version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM. You’ll learn the specifics of tracking customer communications, how to use e-mail templates for mass communication, the ins and outs of reporting and data analysis, and other essential tasks. With Step by Step, you can take just the lessons you need or work from cover to cover. Either way, you drive the instruction, building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Includes a companion CD with hands-on practice files"

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Another Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 book

As posted earlier it was possible to pre-order two Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 books:

1- Working with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 (pre-order at Amazon)

2- Programming Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 (pre-order at Amazon)

Now there's a third one available:

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Unleashed

You can pre-order this new book here (Amazon)

Update Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Language Pack: Spanish & Dutch now available!

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Language Packs contain translated text, such as labels, error messages, and Help.

By installing a Language Pack on the server that is running Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 and then enabling the language in the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Web application, you and other users in your organization can view Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 in a language other than the base language of the installation.

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Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 system requirements

The Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 system requirements are available.

You can find them on the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 site.

Skype integration for Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Wolter Kreun, who has also developed the GoogleMaps integration for Microsoft Dynamics CRM has started a new project: Skype integration for Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

The beta version will be released next week and if you're interested please contact Wolter.

More info here

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Software Development Kit available!

The Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Software Development Kit (SDK) is for developers, system customizers, and report writers.
It contains all new information about creating plug-ins, working with custom workflow activities, using the new Web services, using new data management features, and much more.

This SDK contains information for developers writing server side code, custom business logic, integration modules, workflow assemblies, and more. It provides an architectural overview of Microsoft Dynamics CRM, the entity model, security model, and Web services. Sample code and walkthroughs guide you through the new features.

The SDK also contains information for developers customizing the Web client or Microsoft Dynamics CRM for Microsoft Office Outlook, including scripting, integration of custom Web pages, sample code, and a detailed user interface style guide.
Look for regular updates to this SDK. Future releases will include the ISV Guide and Report Writers Guide.

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New Microsoft Dynamics CRM blog...

My colleague and our Chief Developer Hans Nellestijn, has started his own blog. Hans is a very talented developer and has helped me a lot with some very nice solutions for our Microsoft Dynamics CRM application (dutch).

Read more about Microsoft Dynamics CRM development on his blog