Upgrade Microsoft Dynamics CRM/365
Is it time to upgrade Microsoft Dynamics CRM/365? If you are on an older version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM or Dynamics 365, you are missing transformative functionality. Microsoft re-branded the product from Dynamics CRM to Dynamics 365. Along with the re-branding came a significant amount of new functionality only available in the Dynamics 365 versions.
Online or on-premise? The process for upgrading Microsoft Dynamics CRM/365 will depend on which deployment model you are on. If you are running the on-premise deployment of Dynamics CRM/365, the upgrade will take place on your servers. If you are running the online version, the upgrade will take place in the cloud. For on-premise based deployments, you need to be current on Software Assurance to obtain access to new versions.
Our team has been working with Dynamics CRM since version 1. It takes significant experience with the product to perform a successful upgrade. We have deep expertise in both on-premise and cloud based deployment models and can help with your upgrade.
The first step in upgrading Microsoft CRM or Dynamics 365 is to perform an evaluation of the existing system to determine any compatibility issues once on the new version. The next step is to evaluate the newer features and functionality to determine what should be utilized to improve your teams use of the platform.
FREE Upgrade Review of Your System
One of our Dynamics CRM/365 upgrade experts will review your system and provide a report on items that need attention to perform a successful upgrade.
Upgrade or Migrate to the Cloud?
Upgrade Microsoft Dynamics CRM 365 on-premise or migrate to Dynamics 365 online (cloud version)? If you are running the on-premise based deployment of Microsoft Dynamics CRM/365, now is a great time to evaluate an upgrade vs. migrating your deployment to the cloud (online version of Dynamics 365).
There are significant differences in the functionality and capabilities of on-premise and online versions. There are many areas of functionality that are only available in the online (cloud) version of Dynamics 365.
View our infographic on the limitations of the on-premise version of Dynamics 365
For information about migrating from on-premise to the cloud version of Dynamics 365, see our migration page.
On-premise Limitations Infographic
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 365 Upgrade Checklist
Items to check before the upgrade
Depending on what version you are going from and to will dictate the level of effort and the individual items to check. Below is a general best practice guide for the items to check before the upgrade:
- Infrastructure and version on client PC’s – Particularly if you are running the on-premise version, a full review of the IT infrastructure needs to be performed against the requirements of the new version. Client PC’s also need to be reviewed for OS versions, browser requirements, Microsoft Office versions etc.
- Check custom code – Check the changes to the API for each version released between the version you are on and the version you are upgrading to. Many things have changed in the API over different versions. All custom code must be checked for compatibility.
- Deprecated Items – Review the items that have been deprecated in all versions between the version you are on and the version you are upgrading to. Different items are deprecated in versions of Dynamics CRM/365 and will need to be replaced with more current supported items.
- Integrations – This will depend on the method used for integrations. If using a 3rd party integration product like Scribe, check compatibility with the 3rd party provider. If you are using API/custom integrations, check the API documentation for each version between your current and the version you are upgrading to.
- Third Party ISVs – if you have any add-ons installed, check with each vendor to see if they have an update available for the version you are upgrading to.
- Workflows – Review all workflows, particularly heavily custom workflows for compatibility with the new version.
- Custom Reports also need to be reviewed for compatibility with the new version.
Fixed price Dynamics CRM/365 Upgrades
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