Using Microsoft Dynamics CRM

The following information and tools can help you get the most out of Microsoft Dynamics CRM:

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0

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For information about Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0, see the highlights and articles below.


Highlights for 3.0

Save time when you import leads, contacts, and accounts
Keep customers coming back with follow-up services

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Help and how-to articles

Deploy

Find information and resources for deploying Microsoft Dynamics CRM, including best practices and back-up recommendations.

Configure

Quickly configure your Microsoft Dynamics CRM system and keep it running smoothly. Get detailed technical information, troubleshoot issues, and learn about common configuration scenarios.

Customize

Learn how to tailor Microsoft Dynamics CRM to your organization’s needs. Use workflow to automate business processes to maximize organizational efficiency.

Marketing

Learn how to plan a campaign from development to launch, and how to track it, in Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

Service

Maximize your organization’s services potential and increase customer satisfaction with Microsoft Dynamics CRM.

Sales

Drive sales productivity, increase visibility, and expand revenues with the robust account management system of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0.

Reporting

Find and analyze information with reports and configure your system for efficient reporting with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0.

Self-Help and Troubleshooting

Find answers to common questions, connect with other people who are using Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and give us your feedback.

Developer Documentation

Visit this one-stop shop for access to sample code, guides for server-side and client-side code and reports, and instructions for developing add-ins. Download diagrams of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM logical database structure.


Downloads

Update Rollup 3 for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 (KB 935364)
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Connector for Microsoft Dynamics GP
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 List Web Part
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Training

Enhance productivity, increase return on your solution investment, and stay up to date with Microsoft Dynamics training.

Extending Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0
Using Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Small Business Edition training manual
Implementing Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Small Business Edition training manual
Purchase E-Learning for Microsoft Dynamics CRM

White papers and technical tips

Using Encrypting File System to Protect Microsoft Dynamics CRM Data on a V3c Client Running Windows XP Professional
Service Scheduling: Performance and Scalability Study
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Next steps

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Community and newsgroups

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Related links

CustomerSource
Microsoft Dynamics Developer Center on MSDN
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