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What does the Power Platform include?
What does the Power Platform include?
Power Platform tools are only available as on-premises solutions.
Power Platform tools are only available as on-premises solutions.
False
What is the function of Azure Active Directory in Power Platform?
What is the function of Azure Active Directory in Power Platform?
User account management and security roles assignment.
What is the role of the Azure Traffic Manager (ATM) in the Power BI authentication process?
What is the role of the Azure Traffic Manager (ATM) in the Power BI authentication process?
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The Power Platform tools run as individual services, meaning they are hosted by ________ on a software as a service basis.
The Power Platform tools run as individual services, meaning they are hosted by ________ on a software as a service basis.
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The Back-End cluster in Power BI is responsible for user authentication.
The Back-End cluster in Power BI is responsible for user authentication.
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Match the Power Platform tools with their primary functions:
Match the Power Platform tools with their primary functions:
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What must occur before a user can access Power BI content?
What must occur before a user can access Power BI content?
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What is a primary concern when using no-code/low-code environments like Power Platform?
What is a primary concern when using no-code/low-code environments like Power Platform?
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User connections to the Back-End cluster are managed by the ______ Role.
User connections to the Back-End cluster are managed by the ______ Role.
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Match the components of Power BI with their respective functions:
Match the components of Power BI with their respective functions:
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Azure Traffic Manager is used for identity management within Power Platform.
Azure Traffic Manager is used for identity management within Power Platform.
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What does the WFE cluster do after a user successfully authenticates?
What does the WFE cluster do after a user successfully authenticates?
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What is the purpose of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in Power Platform?
What is the purpose of Identity and Access Management (IAM) in Power Platform?
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The Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN) is used to store user data in Power BI.
The Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN) is used to store user data in Power BI.
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Study Notes
Power Platform Administration and Security
- Power Platform is a suite of services, not a single service. It includes Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents.
- These tools use underlying components like Microsoft Dataverse, data connectors, and AI Builder.
- All these tools run as individual cloud-based services hosted by Microsoft Azure on a SaaS (Software as a Service) basis.
Power Platform Security Implementation
- Security is crucial for Power Platform, as it's used by citizen developers.
- The tools utilize Azure Active Directory (AAD) for user accounts and licensing, which is part of Azure Identity Services.
- Administrators can manage user accounts and licenses through standard Azure tools like the Microsoft 365 admin center.
- They can configure authentication methods (e.g., multi-factor authentication, single sign-on).
- Create security roles and assign them to users.
- Each Power Platform tool maintains its own security architecture.
Power BI Security
- Power BI content access is controlled through sharing dashboards, reports, or apps with specific users.
- Users must authenticate and authorize for specific content.
- Power BI operates on Microsoft Azure with a Web Front End (WFE) and Back-End cluster.
Power BI Authentication Flow (WFE Cluster)
- Azure Traffic Manager (ATM) routes user connections to the nearest Microsoft data center's WFE cluster.
- The WFE cluster redirects users to the Microsoft Online Services login page.
- Users authenticate with their AAD account. Successful authentication returns the connection to the WFE cluster.
- WFE cluster authorizes the user's Power BI subscription with AAD and receives an AAD security token.
- The WFE cluster determines the location of the correct Back-End cluster for the user's tenant.
- The WFE cluster directs the user's connection to the Back-End cluster with the AAD security token and session information.
- The user's browser downloads common Power BI files for the session through WFE cluster and CDN.
- Subsequent Power BI interactions occur directly between the browser and the Back-End cluster.
Power BI Back-End Cluster Components
- The Back-End cluster manages Power BI operations for authenticated users (data connections, visualizations, data storage).
- Users interact with the Back-End cluster through the Gateway Role and Azure API Management (accessible via public internet).
- These modules accept user connections, authorize access and forward requests to other roles within the cluster.
Power BI Dashboard Access Example
- User's browser accesses the Power BI portal and connects to the WFE cluster.
- WFE cluster authenticates and authorizes user access to Power BI.
- Browser connects to the Back-End cluster.
- User request to display a dashboard is sent to the Gateway Role in the Back-End cluster.
- Gateway Role forwards the request to the Presentation Role to retrieve dashboard data.
- Presentation Role sends data to the Gateway Role.
- Gateway Role forwards data to the user's browser, which displays the dashboard.
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Explore the essential aspects of Power Platform administration and security in this quiz. Understand how tools like Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate integrate with Azure services. Learn about user account management and the importance of security roles.
