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What is the maximum storage capacity of each Dataverse database instance?
What is the maximum storage capacity of each Dataverse database instance?
Which term is now used instead of 'Entities' in the context of Microsoft Dataverse?
Which term is now used instead of 'Entities' in the context of Microsoft Dataverse?
What is the new terminology for 'Fields' in Microsoft Dataverse?
What is the new terminology for 'Fields' in Microsoft Dataverse?
Which of the following statements about the Common Data Service is true?
Which of the following statements about the Common Data Service is true?
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Which of the following renamed elements corresponds with the term 'Records' in the new Microsoft Dataverse terminology?
Which of the following renamed elements corresponds with the term 'Records' in the new Microsoft Dataverse terminology?
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What is a key advantage of using Microsoft Dataverse for developers working with multiple data sources?
What is a key advantage of using Microsoft Dataverse for developers working with multiple data sources?
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Which Power Platform applications can utilize data stored in Microsoft Dataverse?
Which Power Platform applications can utilize data stored in Microsoft Dataverse?
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How does Microsoft Dataverse assist in keeping data up to date?
How does Microsoft Dataverse assist in keeping data up to date?
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What functionality do developers gain when importing data into Microsoft Dataverse?
What functionality do developers gain when importing data into Microsoft Dataverse?
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What are the two basic app types supported by Power Apps for internal users?
What are the two basic app types supported by Power Apps for internal users?
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What is the primary purpose of Microsoft Dataverse within the Power Platform?
What is the primary purpose of Microsoft Dataverse within the Power Platform?
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For what reason might an organization choose to import data from multiple Excel workbooks into Microsoft Dataverse?
For what reason might an organization choose to import data from multiple Excel workbooks into Microsoft Dataverse?
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When developers use Microsoft Dataverse for their applications, what advantage can they leverage from existing Dynamics 365 data?
When developers use Microsoft Dataverse for their applications, what advantage can they leverage from existing Dynamics 365 data?
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What feature distinguishes model-driven apps from canvas apps in Power Apps?
What feature distinguishes model-driven apps from canvas apps in Power Apps?
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Which statement best describes the nature of Microsoft Dataverse compared to traditional databases?
Which statement best describes the nature of Microsoft Dataverse compared to traditional databases?
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What is one of the key limitations of the Dataverse for Teams environment?
What is one of the key limitations of the Dataverse for Teams environment?
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What primary service does Azure Active Directory provide for Microsoft Dataverse?
What primary service does Azure Active Directory provide for Microsoft Dataverse?
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Why is Dataverse considered a better choice than SQL Server for integrating with the Power Platform?
Why is Dataverse considered a better choice than SQL Server for integrating with the Power Platform?
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How are data tables structured in Microsoft Dataverse?
How are data tables structured in Microsoft Dataverse?
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What is a crucial limitation of the Dataverse for Teams in terms of accessing applications?
What is a crucial limitation of the Dataverse for Teams in terms of accessing applications?
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Which of the following features is NOT included with Microsoft Dataverse out of the box?
Which of the following features is NOT included with Microsoft Dataverse out of the box?
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What happens when a user creates an app within Microsoft Teams?
What happens when a user creates an app within Microsoft Teams?
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In which scenario would a tenant admin need to upgrade the Dataverse for Teams environment?
In which scenario would a tenant admin need to upgrade the Dataverse for Teams environment?
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How does Microsoft Dataverse handle data security?
How does Microsoft Dataverse handle data security?
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What differentiates Azure Active Directory's role in Dataverse from traditional security methods?
What differentiates Azure Active Directory's role in Dataverse from traditional security methods?
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Which feature is NOT part of the capabilities provided by Microsoft Dataverse?
Which feature is NOT part of the capabilities provided by Microsoft Dataverse?
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What is the maximum number of table rows allowed in a Dataverse for Teams environment?
What is the maximum number of table rows allowed in a Dataverse for Teams environment?
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Study Notes
Microsoft Dataverse Overview
- Dataverse is a cloud-based data storage solution for Power Platform applications.
- It's designed for secure and manageable data storage.
- Originally for Dynamics 365 apps (Sales, Customer Service).
- Power Platform developers can leverage existing Dynamics 365 data, logic, and rules.
Data Storage in Dataverse
- Simplifies data gathering by storing data from various sources in one integrated location.
- Allows connecting to multiple data sources (local files, network resources, cloud services).
- Stores data securely, allowing accessibility to any Power Platform tool, plus Dynamics 365 data.
- Useful for organizations relying on numerous Excel workbooks; easier to import them once into Dataverse than repeatedly connecting to each.
- Supports data modeling and transformation using Power Query.
- Data synchronizes with sources for consistent updates.
Dataverse and App Types
- Power Apps supports canvas and model apps.
- Canvas apps: simple, developer controls user experience; uses standard functions (read, write, search, delete). Connects to data sources directly or via Dataverse. Can be complex, but configuration can be time-consuming.
- Model apps: more complex, always uses Dataverse as source. Less flexible user experience; uses the Dynamics 365 framework. Data models create automated user interfaces, simplifying complexity. Some Dynamics 365 modules are model-driven Power Apps.
Dataverse vs. Databases
- Dataverse is more than a database; it's fully integrated into Azure cloud infrastructure.
- It uses Azure services for storage, modeling, security, and Microsoft 365 integration.
- Implementing equivalent features in SQL Server would be costly and complex compared to Dataverse's built-in functionality.
Dataverse Capabilities
- Security: Uses Azure Active Directory for authentication, authorization, and accounting, ensuring security for Dataverse and all other Power Platform tools.
- Logic: Applies business logic at the data level, enforcing rules irrespective of how users or apps access the data.
- Data: Supports data modeling, transformation, and reporting tools for data presentation customization.
- Storage: Data stored in the secure Azure cloud with built-in security and fault tolerance.
- Integration: Integrated with Microsoft 365 services (Office, SharePoint, Exchange, OneDrive).
Dataverse for Teams
- Created when users first use Teams apps or flows, or install apps.
- It’s a separate Dataverse implementation for a specific team.
- Teams' data, apps, flows, and bots are stored for team access.
- Restricted functions like storage and access. (2GB storage per team, 1,000,000 table rows; limited API access.)
- Can be upgraded to a full Dataverse environment if needed or if storage limits are hit, by a tenant admin.
Dataverse Components
- Tables: Replacing "Entities"
- Columns: Replacing "Fields"
- Rows: Replacing "Records"
Terminology Updates
- Common Data Service renamed to Microsoft Dataverse.
- Entities, fields, and records are updated to tables, columns, and rows.
- This applies to the PL-900 exam; prepare with updated terminology.
Dataverse Storage
- Multiple database instances accommodated.
- Up to 4 terabytes of storage per database instance with additional options available.
- Uses Azure Active Directory for user authentication and authorization.
- Microsoft 365 subscribers can use their accounts for Dataverse access.
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Explore the features and functionalities of Microsoft Dataverse, a cloud-based data storage solution integrated with Power Platform and Dynamics 365 applications. This quiz covers data storage, integration with various sources, and the types of applications supported by Dataverse.
