Before running a Manual Sync or scheduling an Auto Sync, it is important for users to become familiar with the available LinkPoint Connect sync settings. The synchronization of calendars, contacts, and tasks works similarly but can be managed separately based on user preference. Configuration settings for LinkPoint Connect are managed within the LinkPoint Assist window. In this section, you will learn how to access and alter the sync settings available for LinkPoint Connect Manual Sync.
Example: In this example, we will demonstrate how to configure the sync settings for Calendar items. The available sync setting options are similar for Calendars, Contacts, and Tasks.
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Double click the LinkPoint Assist icon in the system tray with the right mouse button to open LinkPoint Assist.
Select Sync from the Components list within the LinkPoint Assist window, and select the Sync Jobs tab.
Select the Process to configure from the drop-down list. The options include Calendar, Contact, and Task.
Tip: Sync settings for Calendars, Contacts, and Tasks are managed separately to give you more control over how your data is moved between IBM Notes and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. You will need to choose your sync settings individually for each Process by returning to the drop-down list and selecting the next item.
Select the Synchronize Calendar records checkbox to ensure that Calendar sync is enabled.
Select the number of days from the Synchronize Past Days drop-down list. This will determine how far back the sync will update or include information for dated items that occurred in the past.
Select the number of days from the Synchronize Future Days drop-down list.
Deselect the Synchronize Private Items checkbox to ensure that Calendar items marked as Private are not included in the sync. Select the checkbox to send Private items between IBM Notes and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Note that this option is deselected by default by LinkPoint Connect.
Tip: Remember, you will need to manually set any private Calendar items as Private on your calendar. LinkPoint Connect only checks existing privacy settings and does not create privacy for individual items.
Select the options in the Prevent Operations section of the Sync Jobs tab based on workflow need.
Tip: Users can prevent LinkPoint Connect from creating, updating, or deleting items regardless of any other system settings. Users can set this individually for IBMÂ Notes and Microsoft Dynamics CRM, effectively creating bidirectional or one-way sync rules.
Tip: The Do not delete existing Calendar records from Microsoft Dynamics CRM option is selected by default in LinkPoint Connect as a precaution for users who do not want items removed from their Microsoft Dynamics CRM calendar. You can deselect the checkbox to override this setting.
Click the Apply button when finished to finalize the settings. Click Ok to close LinkPoint Assist.
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