Author: Keith Cockerham

Workflow [guid] does not exist when importing a solution.

Trying to import an unmanaged solution into a Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2015 On Premise instance.  I received the message Workflow {5125476c-7889-e611-8177-0050569c5846} does not exist, processtrigger With Id = 5925476c-7889-e611-8177-0050569c5846 Does Not Exist. After hunting for a workflow rule that didn’t exist for a while, I discovered CRM classifies Workflows as Business Rules I changed the […]

Dynamics 365 Online vs On Premise Comparison

One of the key differentiators of Microsoft Dynamics CRM vs its competitors is the choice of delivery.  Microsoft Dynamics CRM is available in three delivery models. Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online (Hosted by Microsoft) Microsoft Dynamics CRM On-Premise Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner Hosted   This post outlines the key points for consideration between Dynamics CRM Online and […]

ClickDimensions certification

Having taken the ClickDimensions training and associated exam, I am now ClickDimensions certified! ClickDimensions fully integrates with Dynamics 365 to extend the marketing capabilities.  The main features are: Email Marketing Web Intelligence and Analytics Web-to Lead Forms Landing Pages Surveys Campaign Automation Subscription Management Event Management Lead Scoring Reporting Social Marketing  

Dynamics 365 redirecting to crmdynint.com

We recently came across an issue in Dynamics 365 where Internet Explorer was randomly redirecting to crmdynint.com every few seconds. Visiting crmdynint.com returns a “Traffic manager monitor page” message. On closer inspection, we discovered that the URL contained a reference to https://learningpath.crm.com/v2/ and so it appears to be a bug with Dynamics 365 redirecting to […]

CES 2017

Last week was CES 2017, the Consumer Electronics Show the annual trade show organised by the Consumer Technology Association. It is held each January at the Las Vegas Convention Centre in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, the event typically hosts presentations of new products and technologies. Although I was unable to attend this year, here […]

Microsoft Dynamics 365 First Look

Microsoft Dynamics 365 is Microsoft’s suite of next generation of intelligent business applications. Join Microsoft’s EVP Scott Guthrie on 11th October 2016 from 19:30 GMT as he unveils Dynamics 365. The Dynamics 365 will unify CRM and ERP capabilities into purpose built applications that work seamlessly together. Sign up for the first look here Watch […]

Microsoft UK Data Centre now available

On 7th of September 2016 Microsoft announced that Office 365 and Azure are now generally available from multiple data centre locations in the UK. This empowers businesses and public sector organisations to meet compliance and policy requirements. Dynamics CRM Online will be available from UK datacentres in first half of 2017. The Ministry of Defence […]

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Launching around November 2016 Microsoft Dynamics 365 is Microsoft’s new integrated Cloud Platform. Combining Microsoft CRM Online and ERP into one integrated cloud solution hosted on Office 365. Modules which are part of Dynamics 365 include: Financials Field Service Sales Operations Marketing Project Service Automation Customer Service Customers will be able to download modules from […]

Support for Microsoft CRM 2011 ends in a month!

Mainstream Support for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 ends in just over a month! Microsoft will end mainstream support for Microsoft CRM 2011 on the 12th July 2016. After this date, Microsoft will only provide updates that relate to security. No other updates will be produced and support will only be available to customers on paid […]