Other than using Bing, you can easily integrate other geo-location sources. One of the most enterprise level solution is of course Esri Maps. They have a very good solution for mapping. They can also be pricy, so if you are looking for a solution on the cheap, and are not afraid of doing very little... Continue Reading →
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Scripting Cookbook
Today my book has been released. As I mentioned in an earlier post, it has been available for pre-orders for a short while, and now it’s out. The book is available from the publisher’s website at: http://www.packtpub.com/microsoft-dynamics-crm-2011-scripting-cookbook/book A big thank you goes to PAKT for great guidance on the publishing process, to the editors involved... Continue Reading →
Attach a File on a Note – Permission Issues
So, one of these days I had a pretty interesting case. Just to give you an overview, on-premise environment, custom security roles, activity feeds installed. The issues was as follows: Navigating to any of the main entities, going on the Ribbon and adding a file that way worked just fine. Creating a note, then opening... Continue Reading →
Dynamics CRM 2011 Hosting – Alternatives
So we all know about the standard options for hosting Dynamics CRM 2011: Cloud and On-Premise. Some of us might have also heard of 3rd party hosting, based on the cloud model. But there are also other alternatives. On-Premise Partner Hosted Otherwise known as colocation, in this model the environment is hosted by a 3rd... Continue Reading →
Simplistic UI Enhancements – Dynamic Map
One basic requirement received not too long ago prompted me to think about how to make this look pretty. I needed to show states/provinces by penetration in a nicely formatted dashboard. The prep. work includes the creation of 3 map images for each state/province, using a set of defined colors, let’s name them Red/Yellow/Green. The... Continue Reading →