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Extending Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps with Power Platform

By : Adrià Ariste Santacreu
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Extending Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps with Power Platform

By: Adrià Ariste Santacreu

Overview of this book

Uncover the synergy between Microsoft Power Platform and its integration with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) with this essential guide to implementing low-code and no-code concepts to not only extend and enhance F&O but also improve maintainability and speed up development. Systematically exploring Power Platform, this book covers topics such as Dataverse, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI using real-world scenarios in Dynamics 365 F&O to offer practical insights. You’ll then master the integration of F&O and Power Platform using dual-write and virtual tables, and delve into process automation with Power Automate. The book further deepens your proficiency in Power Apps by showing you how they can be used to extend the F&O functionality and incorporate artificial intelligence using AI Builder and its pre-trained AI models ready to use with your data. Throughout, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the diverse components of Power Platform and how they can transform your Dynamics 365 F&O experience. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to fully harness the immense potential of Power Platform and Dynamics 365 F&O.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
Free Chapter
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Part 1: Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations and Power Platform
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Part 2: Extending Dynamics 365 F&O with Power Platform
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Part 3: Adding AI to Your Flows and Apps
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Part 4: Dataverse and Power Platform ALM

Questions

Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of this chapter:

  1. What is the primary benefit of integrating Dataverse and F&O environments?
    1. It allows for better graphics in Power Apps
    2. It enables the use of F&O Virtual tables in Dataverse
    3. It increases the security of the ERP system
    4. It reduces the cost of Power Apps
  2. Which connector displays records only from the default company of the user accessing the Power App?
    1. Dataverse connector
    2. F&O connector
    3. OData connector
    4. Power Automate connector
  3. What function is used to change the current screen in a Power App?
    1. Change()
    2. Move()
    3. Navigate()
    4. Switch()
  4. Why might someone choose the Dataverse connector over the F&O connector?
    1. It only shows data from one company
    2. It has slower Patch operations
    3. It displays data from all companies
    4. It requires additional licensing
  5. In the practical application described, what action can a salesperson perform directly from the Power App?
    1. Create a new customer profile
    2. Delete a sales order...