c# - Writing SQL query to read data from CRM 2011 -
i aware updating , creating records using sql in crm bad idea, wondering if possible read sql queries database.
what want create small program can point @ crm2011 server , entity in database , generate excel document fields display , database names, pick list options , id's.
examples of such queries can found here:
- where microsoft dynamics crm store optionset values in sql server?
- http://petecrm2011.wordpress.com/tag/sql/
- http://www.mohamedibrahim.net/blog/2010/02/24/return-and-display-picklist-value-display-value-in-custom-sql-report-reporting-services-report-in-microsoft-dynamics-crm-4-entity-attribute-and-stringmap-picklist-values-table/
i know how connecting directly sql server, prefer if can using address of crm server, i.e. not needing go through sql security needing admin account crm.
hoping isn't horrible idea make life developer little easier.
as know write directly crm database not supported, can read in supported way using filtered views, more information here:
use sql , filtered views retrieve data reports
if goal generate excel file of crm structure, can use tool metadata document generator included in xrmtoolbox
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