Enable WCF compression to Improve CRM2011 Netowrk Performance

Enable compression using a command line.

1. Open the Command Prompt on the CRM Server.

2. Run the following command:    

%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\inetsrv\appcmd.exe set config -section:system.webServer/httpCompression /+"dynamicTypes.[mimeType='application/soap%u002bxml; charset=utf-8',enabled='true']" /commit:apphost

3. Reset IIS for the setting to take effect.

Enable compression by manually updating the ApplicationHost.Config

1. On the CRM Server Navigate to: C:\Windows\System32\Inetsrv\Config\applicationHost.config and open it with notepad.

2. Search for the Section: “” and in that section you should fine an entry that looks like this: 

3. Below that, add the following line: 

4. Save the file and reset IIS for the setting to take effect.

Note: You may notice an increase in CPU utilization with compression enabled so be sure to monitor CPU accordingly