Get started using the connector module

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The Dataverse connector (Microsoft.Xrm.Tooling.CrmConnector.PowerShell) PowerShell module is used to connect with Common Data Service or Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (on-premises) and retrieve environment or organization details.

This module works with both Dataverse and Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (on-premises).

Before you can use the PowerShell cmdlets, you have to register them.

  1. Download the Microsoft Dynamics 365 SDK package. Run the package file to extract the contents of the package. The PowerShell assembly (Microsoft.Xrm.Tooling.CrmConnector.Powershell.dll) and the script (RegisterXRMTooling.ps1) for registering the cmdlets are located in the \SDK\bin folder in the SDK.
  2. Start Windows PowerShell on your computer with elevated privileges (run as administrator).
  3. At the prompt, change your directory to the folder that contains the PowerShell.dll file and the script for registering the cmdlets. For example: cd c:\SDK\bin
  4. Run the RegisterXRMTooling.ps1 script to register the XRM tooling PowerShell assembly, and install the Windows PowerShell snap-in. Type the following command, and press ENTER: .\RegisterXRMTooling.ps1
  5. Add the Windows PowerShell snap-in. This registers the Get-CrmConnection and Get-CrmOrganizations cmdlets. Add-PSSnapin Microsoft.Xrm.Tooling.Connector

Now, run the cmdlets you want. More information: Microsoft.Xrm.Tooling.CrmConnector.PowerShell Module Reference

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