web
You’re offline. This is a read only version of the page.
close
Skip to main content

Notifications

Announcements

No record found.

News and Announcements icon
Community site session details

Community site session details

Session Id :
Dynamics 365 Community / Forums / Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Archived) / Complete installation ...
Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Archived)

Complete installation guide

(0) ShareShare
ReportReport
Posted on by WatashiFR 250

After several days of frustration I am looking to the community in a sort of last resort. I have been digging through loads of information, but I couldn't come up with a concise guide to install on-premisis Dynamics 2013 including IFD. Oh, there's plenty out there on how to install Dynamics (yes, I can get it to run locally), AD FS configuration, and IFD, but nothing that ties everything together, no step-by-step instructions. What do I need (SSL certificates, etc), how to set up DNS (and most of all why, I simply do not understand the purpose of configuring a gazillion A and CNAME records for one single server), how to configure AD FS with the certificate I have, and how to bring it all together so I end up with a deployment I can access from the internet. Does this guide exist? Or are people willing to help author it?

*This post is locked for comments

I have the same question (0)
  • Verified answer
    jlattimer Profile Picture
    jlattimer 24,562 on at

    The guide on this site is pretty good: http://www.interactivewebs.com/blog/index.php/server-tips/microsoft-crm-2011-how-to-configure-ifd-hosted-setup/

    You can also check out CRM MVP Chris Cognetta's blog and look for posts tagged "ADFS" - this is one of his areas of extpertise:  http://cognettacloud.com/

  • WatashiFR Profile Picture
    WatashiFR 250 on at

    Excellent, this guide got us through the installation process. Mind you, it was complicated enough WITH the guide and we still don't have our deployment working as intended (supporting mobile clients and the Windows 8 app), but at least we are now further into the process and have gained more understanding. Thanks a lot.

  • Suggested answer
    Matt Peart Profile Picture
    Matt Peart on at

    We are updating the IFD guidance for CRM 2013. However, apart from the mobile clients, not much has changed for the steps involved for using AD FS with CRM 2013, so you can follow the information in the Claims-based authentication documentation at technet.microsoft.com/.../gg188579.aspx.

    With the new mobile clients there is an additional step necessary to run a CRM Server repair where the Web app is installed (after installation). This applies only to new deployments (new install/new configuration database). This is in the CRM 2013 IG available for download at www.microsoft.com/.../details.aspx (the online version should be available in a week or two).

    Matt Peart

    Senior Technical Writer, Dynamics CRM

Under review

Thank you for your reply! To ensure a great experience for everyone, your content is awaiting approval by our Community Managers. Please check back later.

Helpful resources

Quick Links

Responsible AI policies

As AI tools become more common, we’re introducing a Responsible AI Use…

Neeraj Kumar – Community Spotlight

We are honored to recognize Neeraj Kumar as our Community Spotlight honoree for…

Congratulations to the November Top 10 Community Leaders!

These are the community rock stars!

Leaderboard > 🔒一 Microsoft Dynamics CRM (Archived)

#1
SA-08121319-0 Profile Picture

SA-08121319-0 4

#1
Calum MacFarlane Profile Picture

Calum MacFarlane 4

#3
Alex Fun Wei Jie Profile Picture

Alex Fun Wei Jie 2

Last 30 days Overall leaderboard

Featured topics

Product updates

Dynamics 365 release plans