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Here you will find the latest information regarding Microsoft Dynamics CRM and occasionally other Dynamics solutions.

The focus is on general news and tips for the intrepid CRM Administrator, as well as something for even the newest CRM user.

Check which Update Rollup version is installed on your CRM environments

I recently had to check my CRM enviroments to make sure they’re updated to the latest Update Rollup version (currently #9, on Feb 2010).

From experience, all I needed to do was:

Browse to the CRM website.
Click on the “Help” button on the top right side of the window.
Click on “About Microsoft Dynamics CRM”
Get the build number [...]

March 11th, 2010 | Tags: , , , | Category: Administrator, CRM 4.0, General Users, Support | Leave a comment

How to add a button to an entity form that automatically creates a new related CRM record

You know your users want to push your buttons.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 is already user friendly and intuitive.  However, there will be times where you want to nudge the CRM users along the road to productivity by providing a nice shiny button that does what they want.  In this case I want to add a button to [...]

February 25th, 2010 | Tags: , , , | Category: CRM 4.0, Consulting, Customizations, Developer, General Users | 2 comments

Got Windows 7? Download your free Microsoft Dynamics CRM Themes and Wallpapers

I recently got a Windows 7 upgrade on my work laptop.  To celebrate, I created a couple Windows 7 Themes and decided to share them here.

If you don’t have Windows 7 yet, no worries… I’ve also posted the same wallpapers used in the theme.  Enjoy!

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Theme (v1)

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Theme (v2)

  

November 2nd, 2009 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Administrator, CRM 3.0, CRM 4.0, CRM 5.0, Downloads, General Users, Salespeople | One comment

Lucky Seven! Update Rollup 7 for Dynamics CRM improves the Outlook Client experience

My favorite number

Some exciting news lately in the Dynamics CRM world, and all are related to lucky numero seven!

First off, the latest Update Rollup 7 was released to the world.  The most noteworthy changes were made to the CRM Outlook Client, and by itself would make this update HIGHLY recommended.  After starting up Outlook, the [...]

October 28th, 2009 | Tags: , , | Category: Administrator, CRM 4.0, Cool tips, Downloads, General Users, Salespeople | Leave a comment

The wait is over! The Social Networking Accelerator was released and is available for download

Dynamics CRM and Twitter combined. You cannot escape.

The highly anticipated Social Networking Accelerator was released today!  It was last announced this past July, promising Twitter integration out-of-the-box and future enhancements for other social networks.

Social Networking Accelerator for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 [CodePlex.com]

To view all the features this new Accelerator provides, review the video below [...]

October 19th, 2009 | Tags: , , , , | Category: Accelerators, Administrator, CRM 4.0, Consulting, Downloads, General Users, Salespeople, Videos | Leave a comment
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