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Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Customization & Configuration (MB2-866) Certification Guide

By : Neil Benson
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Customization & Configuration (MB2-866) Certification Guide

By: Neil Benson

Overview of this book

Whether you are a consultant for a Microsoft partner, an IT professional, a developer working for a Microsoft customer, or a freelance CRM consultant; this book is the ticket to advancing your career. Stand out in the crowd by obtaining certification MB2-866 Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Customization and Configuration.The "Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Customization & Configuration (MB2-866) Certification Guide" covers the official course syllabus including all the topics and procedures you need to know to pass the exam. 'Test Your Knowledge' sections at the end of each chapter offer a 75-question sample exam to help you practice and master the certification test.The "Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Customization & Configuration (MB2-866) Certification Guide" covers the official syllabus for course 80294B including a 75-question practice exam.If you're new to Microsoft Dynamics CRM or Microsoft certifications then the book kicks off with an overview of both topics before diving into the official syllabus. There are in-depth chapters covering customization basics, the organization structure, entity and attribute customization, entity relationships, user interface customization, auditing, and solutions. Each chapter includes detailed procedures that you need to know for the exam as well as a self-test section to review your learning.Microsoft endorses IT pros and developers who've proven their expertise by attaining the certification. Use this book to supercharge your career by giving yourself an advantage. Stand out in the crowd!
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Customization & Configuration (MB2-866) Certification Guide
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

Summary


Here's a quick summary of what we've learned in this chapter.

There are two types of supported entity relationships—1:N (which is the same as N:1) and N:N. The polymorphic and 1:1 entity relationships exist in CRM 2011, but we can't use these relationship types in our customization.

When we create a 1:N custom relationship, the primary field of the related entity is displayed in the lookup field on the primary entity. For example, the Owner field on the Lead form displays the full name of the owing user because Full Name is the primary field of the User entity.

We can specify relationship behaviors for our custom 1:N relationships. Behavior types determine what happens to related records when parent records are assigned, shared/unshared, reparented, deleted, or merge. The available behavior types are as follows:

  • Parental

  • Referential

  • Referential, Restrict Delete

  • Configurable Cascading

There are two types of N:N relationship. Native N:N relationships are created when we use the standard customization...