Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Scripting Cookbook

Working with security roles and permissions

Security roles and permission can be configured as part of the same solution package. This allows us to port these configurations from one environment to another. Be aware though that there are some limitations in the use of security roles as part of a solution. One of the most important is a limitation where roles can only be configured at a top business unit when they are saved as part of a solution package.

Getting ready

We will be working within the same solution package we created earlier.

How to do it...

In order to add a new security role we must perform the following steps:

1. Open the existing solution package.
2. Navigate to the Security Roles view.
3. To create a completely new role, select New. A better ...