Support for Dynamics CRM and SQL Server 2008 (KB 957053)
Administrator, CRM 4.0, Links, Support September 30th, 2008
In case you hadn’t heard, SQL Server 2008 is supported for Dynamics CRM 4.0. This latest version offers a variety of new features and tools that is sure to make database administrators happy.
The official word on its compatibility with Dynamics CRM:
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 is compatible with Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
- The Microsoft Dynamics CRM client for Microsoft Office Outlook with Offline Access is compatible with SQL Server 2008 Express Edition.
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM Data Migration Manager is compatible with SQL Server 2008.
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 and the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 client for Microsoft Office Outlook are incompatible with SQL Server 2008.
Now, when it comes to software installation time, it’s nice to know in advance what issues may come up. In this case, you must update the installation files during setup to install Hotfixes #952601, 952602, and 947278. The full instructions in the KB article link below will come in handy for your future implementations.
KB #957053 : Support for running Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 together with Microsoft SQL Server 2008
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;957053
Tags: Knowledge base Article, Microsoft, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, SQL
Heads up, Administrators! Known issues with CRM 4.0 on Windows Server 2008
Administrator, Links, Support March 10th, 2008
Microsoft Support recently released a knowledge base article outlining a list of known issues that have come up with Dynamics CRM 4.0 on Microsoft Server 2008. So if you’re thinking about upgrading your server soon, be sure to check out this article link first!
Microsoft Support KB article #950100
Description:
This article describes the support for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 on Windows Server 2008-based computers.
Known Issues:
- Error message when you try to open the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
- Web application: “Problems with this Web page might prevent it from being displayed properly or functioning properly”
- Error message when you install Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0: “ActionMicrosoft.Crm.Setup.Server.EnableCompressionAction failed”
- Error message when you try to open the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Web application: “HTTP Error 401.2 – Unauthorized”
- Error message when you install an SPLA or an IFD of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0: “An invalid IP address was specified”
- Error message when you view the User Summary report in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0: “An error occurred during rendering of the report. Unable to cast object of type ‘Microsoft.ReportingServices.ReportRendering.Calendars’ to type ‘System.String’”
- Error message when you try to install the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Server on Windows Server 2008: “Internet Information Services (IIS) 7 along with IIS 6 Compatibility Components must be installed on Windows Server 2008″
- An error message occurs when you install Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0: “System.Exception: ActionMicrosoft.Crm.Setup.Server.ConfigureAspNetAccountAction failed. System.ComponentModel.Win32Exception: The group name could not be found”
- Error message in the EDW: “Failure: An address incompatible with the requested protocol was used”
Tags: Knowledge base Article, Microsoft Support, Windows Server 2008
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