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– Ways to import data:
– Import Data Wizard
– Programmatically using the SDK
-Third-party tools
– Data Loader Service
-Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 On-Premise and later can leverage the On-Premise to Online Conversion Service.
– Do not underestimate the time needed to export, process and import data.
– When will legacy data be cleansed? Before or after import.
– Some record types require special consideration, such as quotes which cannot be imported in a State other then draft.
– A cloud based service for moving data between files and CRM Online.
– The service is provided as part of Lifecycle Services and Dynamics
– Data is staged in Azure.
– 500 records will be imported in a second
– App for Mobile Devices
– Configure entities for mobile.
Apps available for phones and tablets:
App First available
Dynamics 365 for phones CRM Online 2015 Update 1
CRM 2016 On-Premises
Dynamics 365 for phones CRM Online Fall ’13
express (previously called CRM 2013 On-Premises
Dynamics 365 for phones)
Dynamics 365 for tablets CRM Online Fall ‘ 13 and CRM 2013 On-Premises
Configure Steps for Users:
-Check that the mobile hardware and software is supported #
– Install the app from the relevant store.
– Sign -in to the app using the URL for Dynamics 365 and Dynamics 365 username and password
Recently viewed records are cached and can be viewed but not edited.
-New records can be created while offline as drafts.
-Drafts can edited before going online.
-Some restrictions: Can’t edit existing records, can’t link a draft record to another draft record(such as opportunity to account).
Security Privileges:
Dashboards:
– More than one dashboard (system or user) can be enabled for Dynamics 365 for phones and Dynamics 365 for tablets.
-Introduction to App Modules
– App Designer
-Site Map Designer
-Getting more apps from AppSource
-Overview of PowerApps.
-Dynamics 365 for Outlook is installed on a compuetr with Outlook.
-Access Dynamics 365 data and features from within Outlook.
-Track emails , appointments, contacts and tasks.
-Use Dynamics 365 email templates
-Work with Dynamics 365 data offline.
-32 bit and 64 -bit versions of Windows
– Windows 7 with SP1, 8,8.1 and 10
-Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 Remote Desktop Services
-Supported versions of Outlook:
– Office 2010, 2013 and 2016
– The 64 – bit client is only supported on 64 -bit versions of Office.
– Internet Explorer 10 or 11
Other required components might be downloaded and installed during Setup
– Manual Installation.
-Manually using the command line.
-Download link in web application.
-Group Policy.
-Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager.
-Remote Desktop.
-Third party tools for software installation.
Configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Outlook:
– Select Dynamics 365
-Enter your user name and password
-Choose the appropriate instance