What are the different types of solutions in Dynamics CRM?
There are two types of Dynamics CRM solutions: Managed and Unmanaged. We have ‘Default Solution’ also in CRM with all components of an instance
Can we export the Default solution as “Managed Solution”?
No
What is Managed Solution?
Managed solutions is a kind of complete package that we can distribute to others to install in their CRM organizations.
Can we update the components in the Managed solution?
No, we can’t update the components in a Managed solution.
What is the process to update the Managed solution?
By using Managed Properties or a Managed solution.
How can we know the Owner of the Managed solution?
Each Managed solution is linked with Publisher. The publisher indicates the owner of the Managed solution who developed it.
What is the difference between Remove and Delete buttons on the solution?
The remove button releases the components from the solution whereas the Delete button removes the component from the CRM system
What are all the components require to Publish when they update in the system?
Below solution components require publishing when they are updated:
- Application Ribbon
- Entity
- Entity Relationship
- Field
- Form
- Message
- Option Set
- Site Map
- Web Resource
What are the minimum privileges required to create a solution?
Below are the minimum privileges required to create a solution.
- Read-write of Customizations
- Read-write of solutions
- Read-write of publishers
- Read-write of web resources
- Import and Export customizations
- Publish customizations
What are all the steps to create a solution?
Below mentioned steps to create a solution
- Navigate to Settings – Solutions
- Click on New
- Fill in the required fields like Name, version. Select the Publisher record (Create if not existed)
