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    Hi,

    I am trying to install Dynamics CRM 4.0 on a 2008 Server SP2 virtual machine with SQL Server 2008 for the purpose of becoming familiar with CRM and hopefully being able to create a demo of it interfacing with SharePoint and Reporting Services.  I do not have the virtual machine set up as a domain controller.  I was running into a problem with the install asking for Active Directory.  What roles on the server are required for an installation of this type?
    I am not a server configuration expert.  I hope that someone has an easy installation instructional for this.
    Sunday, October 25, 2009 6:16 PM

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    Hi Jerry,

    The server you install on has to be a member of an active directory domain OR could also be a domain controller.  In your case I'd recommend making your virtual server also a domain controler (run dcpromo.exe from a command line and follow wizard...) if it is not a member of one.
    Alex Fagundes - www.PowerObjects.com
    Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:14 PM
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    Hi
    If you're not an expert I would like to suggest preconfigured Microsoft Virtual Machine which comes with a lot of additional things like accelerators, Communicator Server ...
    This VM is excellent for demo purposes. I need only create a new organization in CRM and you have vanilla system + you have Sharepoint + Performance Point Server
    My Dynamics CRM Blog: http://bovoweb.blogspot.com
    • Proposed as answer by kgorczewski Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:40 PM
    • Marked as answer by Jerry Lanp Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:56 PM
    Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:40 PM

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    Hi Jerry,

    The server you install on has to be a member of an active directory domain OR could also be a domain controller.  In your case I'd recommend making your virtual server also a domain controler (run dcpromo.exe from a command line and follow wizard...) if it is not a member of one.
    Alex Fagundes - www.PowerObjects.com
    Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:14 PM
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    Hi
    If you're not an expert I would like to suggest preconfigured Microsoft Virtual Machine which comes with a lot of additional things like accelerators, Communicator Server ...
    This VM is excellent for demo purposes. I need only create a new organization in CRM and you have vanilla system + you have Sharepoint + Performance Point Server
    My Dynamics CRM Blog: http://bovoweb.blogspot.com
    • Proposed as answer by kgorczewski Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:40 PM
    • Marked as answer by Jerry Lanp Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:56 PM
    Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:40 PM
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    Thanks Alex.  I'll give it a try. 
    Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:55 PM
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    kgorczewski,

    This is one option, but I think I want everything to be mine because I have the licenses. 

    Sunday, October 25, 2009 8:58 PM
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    Hey Alex,

    I am getting information from others that Server 2008 can not be the domain controller and have CRM 4.0 installed.
    According to this is has to be small business server

    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd979232.aspx

    Does this make any sense?
    Monday, October 26, 2009 4:38 PM
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    Interesting.  I have this same 'non supported' configuration in a test virtual server and works ok.  I do have win 2008 R2 and not win 2008. 
    Alex Fagundes - www.PowerObjects.com
    Monday, October 26, 2009 5:33 PM
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    Thanks Alex.  I assume you are running a x86 version of 2008 server. I have not yet found a x64 Virtual solution which will run on my Windows 7 OS.
    Wednesday, October 28, 2009 4:01 PM
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    Found the Virtual solution.  VMWare 7 Workstation is SWEET! Well worth the $180.00
    Sunday, November 1, 2009 5:02 AM