A CRM Riff

A mostly Microsoft Dynamics CRM blog with random riffs on music, Microsoft, and the Northwest.

Working From Home in 2011

Here is an interesting study from this Microsoft Presspass article: Remote Working Now a “Business...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 06/20/2011

Free Wheeling with some Summer Fun Coding Ideas

I was thinking of some Summer learning opportunities that might interest some of my developer...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 06/16/2011

James Downey: Connecting Clouds: L2 or L3?

James Downey pens this post: We speak of the cloud, but we have no cloud. We have clouds: private...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 06/14/2011

CRMUG: Introducing 10@10 of 10

How much can you learn about Microsoft Dynamics CRM in 10 minutes? More than you'd think! Catch...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 06/14/2011

Resource Center Training: Work with Accounts

The Microsoft Dynamics CRM Resource Center is available in two flavors: On-premise Online They are...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 06/13/2011

Microsoft Advanta Campus

The Microsoft Campus the CRM team works at is called the Advanta Campus. Here is a map that I will...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 06/11/2011

From my Daily Reading List ~ Finding and Nurturing Mentors

I have a number of web sites marked to be read in a week. Besides the blogs they include my Twitter...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 06/09/2011

MicrosoftFeed: Meet Leon Tribe – Dynamics CRM MVP from Australia

MicrosoftFeed.com: My name is Leon Tribe and I am the Applications Practice Lead at Praxa, a...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 06/07/2011

CRM on Facebook

Have you checked us out on Facebook yet? We strive to be in the places you frequent so that it easy...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 06/06/2011

Do you have a question for Microsoft?

Microsoft has a dedicated customer service department to respond to your non-technical questions...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 06/02/2011

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Administration Bible ~ Web Site

With this new book you get more than just the book! Welcome to the support site for the Microsoft...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 06/01/2011

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online Resource Center

How long has it been since you checked out this Web site. The Resource Center can be your one-stop...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 05/31/2011

Here is the mother lode of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online videos. Talk about videos from A to Z; this...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 05/25/2011

Come out and dance with the Microsoft Jazz Band

Been pinged by a lot of folks who wanted me to remind them that your favorite swing band, the...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 05/23/2011

CRMUG Newsletter

Are you getting your CRM Newsletter? Sign up here. tweetmeme_style = 'compact'; tweetmeme_source =...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 05/17/2011

Microsoft to Military: Thank You For Your Service

As a retired U.S. Army Major in the Corps of Engineers I want to say thank you Microsoft. I can’t...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 05/16/2011

Microsoft Dynamics Most Influential People Top 100

Wow, I made it into the DynamicsWorld.co.uk’s Microsoft Dynamics Most Influential People Top 100....

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 05/13/2011

Demoing Microsoft Dynamics CRM at CloudForce 2011

My good friend and CRM MVP Leon Tribe (an Aussie don’t cha know) shares this snapshot with us: …...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 05/12/2011

Act now to get $200 off Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online

Through May 28, 2011, qualifying organizations will receive $200 for each Microsoft Dynamics CRM...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 05/11/2011

MVP David Yack talks about CRM and the Windows Phone 7

During a recent Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 training event John O’Donnell  sat down with CRM...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 05/10/2011

Salesforce, Oracle compared to Microsoft Dynamics CRM Prices

Now this is interesting. If you use Salesforce or Oracle, compare the price you are paying to that...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 05/09/2011

Social Media Explorer ~ Strategy In Four Steps

Mike Lewis, Vice President of Marking a Sales at Awareness, Inc pens Social Media Strategy in Four...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 05/06/2011

Luv this CRM Online Campaign ~ Is it right for you?

Passing on sale information is fun, especially when it is the right time for my friends and...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 04/29/2011

Ran into the all new MSDN Code Samples Gallery a while back and have been meaning to update my fav...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 04/25/2011

It’s Time to Switch to Hotmail

Hotmail has come a long way in the last few years. I have accounts in so many service and my fav is...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 04/20/2011

Office 365 public beta is open - register today at www.office365.com

Microsoft Office 365 for professionals and small businesses is a subscription service that combines...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 04/19/2011

JobsBlog: Balancing work and kids: real advice for real life

In my travels for Microsoft I often get asked about work/home life balance. Having come from 20...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 04/19/2011

Top Ten Microsoft Dynamics CRM Resources

Here are my top ten Microsoft Dynamics CRM resource links for your consideration. Microsoft Dynamics...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 04/18/2011

Check out the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Wiki

Have you checked out the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Wiki yet? It is a collaborative project sponsored by...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 04/14/2011

JaAG Tweets From Convergence 2011

I have met so many of my friends, MVPs, Microsoft Partners, and new friends who are doing really...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 04/13/2011

Introducing Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Claims-based Authentication

The IFD team and I just updated Configuring IFD with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 based on reader...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 04/06/2011

Join us for CRMUG's DayONE @ Convergence

DayONE and Convergence Atlanta 2011 is less than one week away and CRMUG is excited to invite you to...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 04/04/2011

Microsoftie Opens Nursery in his Office at Work

Due to the economic downturn I have been forced to start up a new business in my Microsoft office....

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 04/01/2011

MSDN Forums: CRM Labs Solutions

In January we rolled out a dedicated forum for the CRM Labs Solutions team to answer your questions...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 03/31/2011

KEXP.org: Where the Music and Technology Matter

From the KEXP.org: Where the Music and Technology Matter post which is a great example of how the...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 03/29/2011

In this Channel 9 video I chat with Sergei Dreizin, CEO of Akvelon. Akvelon has built a...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 03/28/2011

T-3 Weeks until Microsoft Dynamics Convergence 2011! Are you ready?

Attending Convergence for the first time can often be overwhelming. In fact, it can be overwhelming...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 03/24/2011

Microsoft and Feds take down the largest Botnet in the World

Just Tweeted: Largest Spam Network Shut Down by Microsoft and Feds!...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 03/18/2011

Do you want to talk to the Microsoft Dynamics CRM team?

If you are going to Convergence 2011, in Atlanta this year, consider spending time with the...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 03/16/2011

Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Solutions

So many people are starting to play with the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Solutions that I thought...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 03/15/2011

Internet Explorer 9 has been released into the wild!

Web browsing is the No. 1 thing people do on their Windows-based PC, and as such, they increasingly...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 03/14/2011

GIZMODO: This is what Pi Sounds Like

Happy Pi day folks! Math teachers, students and scientists are celebrating Pi Day today. Some of us...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 03/14/2011

Best of the Blogs: MS Dynamics World Top 5 Microsoft Dynamics CRM Blogs

I’d like to thank my wife, who has put up with me for 35 years… Yep, MS Dynamics World...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 03/11/2011

EHTC: A Caveman’s Guide to Microsoft Dynamics CRM Configuration

Even the novice CRM user can make simple changes and customizations to enhance the friendliness and...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 03/10/2011

CRM MVPs visit Redmond

As part of the Microsoft MVP Global Summit this year we took the time to sit down with some...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 03/08/2011

Six ways to speed up your PC

Sometimes it is good to update your knowledge on the basics. When it comes to doing maintenance on...

Author: Jim Glass Jr Date: 03/07/2011

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