Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Integration

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What is the primary benefit of the Microsoft Power Platform?

It eliminates the need for any business applications.

It automates data gathering and updating processes. (correct)

It requires specialized programming knowledge.

It restricts data access among users.

Dynamics 365 generates data primarily through user interactions with forms.

True

How does digital transformation change the process of data generation in organizations?

It allows data to be generated first by devices and processes, rather than from user interactions.

The Dynamics 365 applications and the Power Platform tools work together to transform a _________ system into a proactive one.

reactive Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components with their descriptions:

Power Platform = Tools for connecting and automating data processes Dynamics 365 = Business applications for digital transformation Digital transformation = Reversing the process of data generation Data generation = Produced by devices and business processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the digital feedback loop in Dynamics 365?

To facilitate business activities through generated data Signup and view all the answers

Dynamics 365 applications do not share data and intelligence.

False Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Microsoft Dataverse play in the Dynamics 365 applications?

It serves as a platform for storing and retrieving data. Signup and view all the answers

Power BI was originally an add-on for __________ that added visual functionality to Excel reports.

Office 365 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Dynamics 365 applications with their primary functions:

Sales = Tracks customer accounts and contacts Customer Service = Manages customer relationships Finance = Provides real-time performance monitoring Human Resources = Tracks company-wide statistics on employee retention Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Microsoft Dataverse in the Power Platform?

It serves as a common data storage solution. Signup and view all the answers

Power Automate and Power Apps can work together seamlessly.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is Azure Cognitive Services used for in Power Platform applications?

To add artificial intelligence capabilities such as image processing, speech recognition, and natural language processing. Signup and view all the answers

The Power Platform tools rely on _____ for their cloud presence and data storage.

Microsoft Azure Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of Power Platform with their primary functionalities:

Power BI = Data visualization and reporting Power Apps = Application development and design Power Automate = Workflow automation Power Virtual Agents = Chatbot creation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Business Value of Extending Business Solutions with Power Platform

Power Platform connects various business environments, enabling data analysis, app creation, and automated data processes.
It enhances connections within and between Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Azure, and third-party products.

Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Integration

Dynamics 365 applications aim to digitally transform businesses by utilizing generated data.
Traditional models focus on "forms over data," where data is a result of interaction.
Digital transformation reverses this, with data preceding interaction.
Modern systems generate data continuously.
Dynamics 365, with Power Platform, uses this data for performance tracking and proactive solutions.
Example: Equipment failure - data now allows proactive maintenance and reduces downtime.
The "digital feedback loop" is the process where business activities generate data that fuels further business activities.
Dynamics 365 applications (Sales, Customer Service, Field Service, Marketing, Commerce, Finance, HR, Supply Chain Management, Business Central) share data and intelligence.
Microsoft Dataverse serves as a common data storage platform for Dynamics 365 applications.
Power Platform extends the functionality of Dynamics 365 as a low-code/no-code platform.

Power Platform and Microsoft 365 Integration

Microsoft 365 includes Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI (Pro version in E5).
Power Platform tools can be added to Microsoft 365 deployments, offering broader integration.
Microsoft 365 components don't utilize Microsoft Dataverse as a central data hub, but connectors provide access.
Power BI can gather data from various Microsoft 365 sources (branch sites, mobile SharePoint, Exchange, Teams) to create dashboards.
Power Apps and AI Builder can create apps consuming data without forms, enabling processes like automated stock counting via image recognition.
Power Automate can automate tasks, such as order creation based on inventory management and supplier updates.
Power Platform tools interact with various Microsoft 365 apps through connectors.

Power Platform Tools Working Together

Power Platform components function together via the Microsoft Dataverse, providing a common data storage and temporary work area.
Power BI connects to multiple sources, stores data in Dataverse, and dynamically updates information displayed in dashboards.
Power Apps handles UI design, while Power Automate performs the actual tasks.
Power Automate flows facilitate data interaction with connected sources, modifying or deleting data, and returning results to apps or bots.

Power Platform and Microsoft Teams Integration

Power Platform apps can be integrated into Microsoft Teams using App IDs.
The Apps Studio in Teams allows seamless integration of user-created apps from Power Apps.
App IDs (128-bit GUIDs) identify the Power Apps app to Teams for integration.
Integrated apps are displayed as tiles that users can add as tabs within Teams.

Power Platform and Microsoft Azure Integration

Power Platform tools run on Azure, leveraging its cloud infrastructure.
Dataverse stores data on Azure.
Power Platform tools use Azure APIs and services to provide cloud access from any device, anytime.
Azure Cognitive Services (Vision, Speech, Language, Decision) furnish tools for adding intelligence to Power Platform apps and flows.

Power Platform and Third-Party Applications

Power Platform tools use connectors for access to third-party apps and data sources.
Hundreds of public connectors are available for various applications.
Custom connectors (based on OpenAPI/Postman or custom building) can access REST APIs without public counterparts.
Data from third-party sources can be combined with Dataverse data for combined analysis in Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate.

AppSource Applications

AppSource is an online software marketplace for business applications and services.
It has integrated access from Power Platform tools for finding compatible applications.
Power Platform's "Solution" page has an "Open AppSource" button.
The AppSource interface displays relevant apps for Power Platform based on search or filtering.

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Explore the essential integration of Power Platform with Dynamics 365 to enhance digital transformation in businesses. This quiz highlights how data generation and analytics fuel business solutions, enabling proactive maintenance and performance tracking. Understand the significance of the digital feedback loop in modern business environments.