Deploying solutions using PowerShell
Similar to the export capabilities, the Microsoft.Xrm.Data.PowerShell commands also offer solution import capabilities using Import-CrmSolution.
This recipe will cover the PowerShell commands to import a solution into Dynamics 365.
Getting ready
Similar to the previous recipe, you will need to install the Microsoft.Xrm.Data.PowerShell module. Check the previous recipe for details on how to install and the prerequisites.
From a Dynamics 365 perspective, you will need the System Customizer or System Administrator role to import solutions into your instance.
Obviously, we'll need a solution to import. In this instance, we'll use a managed version of the solution exported in the previous recipe.
How to do it...
- Run the
Connect-CrmOnlineDiscovery -InteractiveModecommand and follow the prompt to connect. - Run the following command:
Import-CrmSolution -SolutionFilePath Packt_managed_0_0_0_1.zip -PublishChangesHow it works...
As in the previous recipe, in step 1, we connected...
