Preparation Guide for Exam #MB2-498
Extending Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0
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 | Exam topics covered |
| Audience profile |
| Credit toward certification |
| Preparation tools and resources |
| Skills being measured |
| Exam specifics |
Exam topics covered
The following list includes the topic areas covered on this exam. The percentage indicates the portion of the exam that addresses a particular skill.
| • | Evaluate Extension Approach (7 percent) |
| • | Develop a User Interface (10 percent) |
| • | Develop .NET Assemblies for Workflow (11 percent) |
| • | Develop Assemblies for Business Logic Extensions (22 percent) |
| • | Web Service Programming (27 percent) |
| • | Application Programming (23 percent) |
Audience profile
Individuals who want to obtain a certification on Extending Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 should take this exam.
Credit toward certification
When you pass this exam, you earn credit toward the following certifications:
| • | Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Specialist |
| • | Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional – Developer for Microsoft Dynamics CRM |
Preparation tools and resources
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 8525: Customization in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 |
There is no e-learning equivalent for the Extending Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 classroom training.
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 8525: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Customization |
| • | Course 8531: Extending Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 |
Classroom training for this exam
| • | Course 8525: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Customization |
| • | Course 8531: Extending Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 |
Supplemental learning resources
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Additional skills recommended
| • | Implementing extensions to Microsoft Dynamics CRM by using Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Web Services |
| • | .NET assemblies for workflow |
| • | Business logic extensions (callouts) |
| • | Application integrations by using ISV.config and SiteMap |
| • | Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 form event programming |
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. |
Skills being measured
This certification exam measures your ability to do the following:
| • | Understand important skills and areas of knowledge used in the development of extensions for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0. |
Exam specifics
Time requirements and questions
| • | 90 minutes to complete the exam |
| • | 40 questions, with a passing rate of 80 percent |
| • | Multiple choice and multiple answer questions |
Registration
Register for Exam #MB2-498, Extending Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0.
| • | 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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