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The following list includes the topic areas covered on this exam. The percentage indicates the portion of the exam that addresses a particular skill.
| • | Components of a Microsoft Dynamics CRM Deployment (24 percent) |
| • | Planning a Microsoft Dynamics CRM Deployment (18 percent) |
| • | Work with Custom Entities (23 percent) |
| • | Installing Microsoft Dynamics CRM (23 percent) |
| • | Configuring Microsoft Dynamics CRM (22 percent) |
| • | Maintaining Microsoft Dynamics CRM (13 percent) |
Individuals who want to obtain a certification on Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Installation and Configuration should take this exam.
When you pass this exam, you earn credit toward the following certifications:
| • | Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Specialist |
| • | Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional – Installation and Configuration for Microsoft Dynamics CRM |
In addition to your hands-on experience working with the product, we highly recommend that you use the following tools and training to help you prepare for this exam.
E-Learning courses for this exam
| • | Collection 8526: Installation and Configuration in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 |
Note We strongly recommend that you use training materials in conjunction with the corresponding e-learning to prepare for a certification exam.
Training materials for this exam
Training materials for Microsoft Dynamics can be ordered through your local partner.
| • | Course 8526: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Installation and Configuration |
Classroom training for this exam
| • | Course 8526: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Installation and Configuration |
Supplemental learning resources
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| • | The online Help within the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 product |
Additional skills recommended
| • | General working knowledge of Windows Server 2000 or 2003, Active Directory (including an understanding of forests, domains, and trusts), IIS, Microsoft Exchange 2000 or 2003, SQL Server 2000, and Microsoft Office Outlook |
Microsoft online resources
| • | MSDN: The Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) is a reference for developers that features code samples, technical articles, newsgroups, chats, and more. |
| • | Training and certification newsgroups: There is a newsgroup for every Microsoft certification. By participating in the ongoing dialogue, you take advantage of a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with and ask questions of others, including more than 750 Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) worldwide. |
This certification exam measures your ability to do the following:
| • | Understand and articulate how to set up and configure Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0. |
| • | Understand the components used within a Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 deployment and how those components should be effectively installed and deployed to support Microsoft Dynamics CRM. |
| • | Understand supporting components such as Active Directory, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, IIS, and Microsoft Exchange, as well as the Microsoft Dynamics CRM components, which include Microsoft Dynamics CRM Server, the Web browser client, the Microsoft Dynamics CRM client for Microsoft Office Outlook, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Exchange E-Mail Router, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM sample data. |
| • | Configure business units, sites, security roles, users, teams, and organizational settings. |
| • | Use the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 User Manager, Server Manager, and License Manager tools. |
| • | Import and export customizations. |
| • | Redeploy, upgrade, uninstall, and repair Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0. |
Time requirements and questions
| • | 120 minutes to complete the exam |
| • | 50 questions, with a passing rate of 70 percent |
| • | Multiple choice and multiple answer questions |
Registration
Register for Exam #MB2-421, Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Installation and Configuration.
| • | Register now (Prometric.com) |
Note This preparation guide is subject to change at any time without prior notice and at the sole discretion of Microsoft. Microsoft exams might include adaptive testing technology and simulation items. Microsoft does not identify the format in which exams are presented. Please use this preparation guide to prepare for the exam, regardless of its format. Please contact MBS-Cert@microsoft.com with any certification or training-related questions.
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