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Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant: PL-200 Exam Guide

By : Julian Sharp
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Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant: PL-200 Exam Guide

By: Julian Sharp

Overview of this book

The Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate (PL-200) exam tests and validates the practical skills of Power Platform users who are proficient in developing solutions by combining the tools in Power Platform and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem based on business needs. This certification guide offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the PL-200 exam so you can prepare effectively for the exam. Written in a clear, succinct way with self-assessment questions, exam tips, and mock exams with detailed explanations of solutions, this book covers common day-to-day activities involved in configuring Power Platform, such as managing entities, creating apps, implementing security, and managing system change. You'll also explore the role of a functional consultant in creating a data model in the Microsoft Dataverse (formerly Common Data Service). Moving ahead, you'll learn how to design the user experience and even build model-driven and canvas apps. As you progress, the book will show you how to manage automation and create chatbots. Finally, you'll understand how to display your data with Power BI and integrate Power Platform with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams. By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed with the essential concepts and techniques required to prepare for the PL-200 certification exam.
Table of Contents (34 chapters)
1
Section 1: Introduction
3
Section 2: Microsoft Dataverse
11
Section 3: Power Apps
15
Section 4: Automation
19
Section 5: Power Virtual Agents
22
Section 6: Integrations

Understanding the form structure

The main form can include many fields and other form components. Unlike canvas apps, you cannot add a control anywhere; there is a layout to the form that you must observe.

The main form is structured like so:

  • Header: Contains up to four fields. These are usually important fields that the user should see if the form scrolls. Fields in the header can be edited using the flyout control. 
  • Body: Contains fields and other controls. There is a hierarchy for the layout of the body:
    • Tabs: The body has at least one tab. A tab has a label that is displayed above the tab. A tab's layout can have 1, 2, or 3 columns. Tabs can be hidden.
    • Sections: Each column of a tab must have at least one section. Sections can only be contained within a tab. A section has a label that is displayed above the section. Sections can have up to four columns. Sections can be hidden. Sections are a way of grouping similar fields together. 
    • Controls: Controls...