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How to deploy SB+ password validation
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Outlook Customization for Integrating with Enterprise Applications
Improve the availability of CRM data for information workers by creating a sample Outlook add-in and associated set of utility classes using Visual Studio Tools for Office that displays enterprise CRM data naturally within the Outlook user interface.
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