Working with Microsoft Dynamics(TM) CRM 4.0

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 624 pages
• Published by: Microsoft Press
• Edition: 2nd Edition March 10, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0735623783
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0735623781
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 1.4 inches
• Weighs: 2.4 pounds

Product Description
Get a practical introduction to Microsoft Dynamics CRM now updated for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0. Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a value-packed customer-relationship management (CRM) solution for small- and mid-market businesses. The latest version adds workflow management capabilities, and will be delivered as an on-demand service through Microsoft® Office Live. With topics that include developing new functionality, designing implementations, and integrating Microsoft CRM with other business applications including Microsoft Office Outlook®, Microsoft Office InfoPath®, and Microsoft SharePoint® Products and Technologies this is one of the only books written for both developers and those who implement business solutions. Authored by experienced practitioners, this book provides case studies, integration and performance guidelines, and toolsets the information you need to help you create successful CRM solutions. This book also explains how to maintain Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0, making it of interest to IT professionals who support Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 users. And power users will learn how to customize individual Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 experiences. Key Book Benefits: Delivers practical information from expert authors who have deployed, customized, and maintained Microsoft Dynamics CRM in the field Provides case studies, integration and performance guidelines, and toolsets Includes code samples, and demo data will be available on the Web

About The Author
Mike Snyder and Jim Steger are co-founders and principals at Sonoma Partners, a consulting firm specializing in Microsoft CRM implementations. Sonoma Partners was named top Global Microsoft CRM Partner in 2003 and 2005. Recognized as one of the industry s leading CRM experts, Mike authors several popular newsletters and blogs about Microsoft CRM. Jim architected and led multiple award-winning Microsoft CRM deployments, including complex enterprise integration projects. He s been developing and writing code for Microsoft CRM since the version 1.0 beta.

Reader Reviews
The book is a decent update to the previous version which I also have. Most of the content was written while CRM 4.0 was being developed. It kind of shows. Many sections have the spirit of things but are not 100% accurate. Specifically some of the coding recommendations run contrary to information contained in the SDK release from Microsoft. Additionally not all of the coding samples work. There are not alot of CRM 4.0 references out there and this one is not bad. I can recommend it as a good starting point to orient yourself.