What does this book cover?
Chapter 1, Introducing Power Platform Solution Architecture, describes the solution architect’s role, the general approach to applying best practices to solve problems, and a Power Platform architecture overview.
Chapter 2, The Digital Transformation Case Study, introduces the fictional case study used throughout the book.
Chapter 3, Discovery and Initial Solution Planning, discusses high-level business requirements and how to identify suitable solutions across the Microsoft stack.
Chapter 4, Identifying the Desired Business Process, Risk Factors, and Success Criteria, discusses options for running discovery workshops, performing high-level process and data modeling, and identifying automation opportunities. The chapter concludes with a discussion on balancing risk factors through mitigation strategies.
Chapter 5, Understanding the Existing Architectural Landscape, describes the enterprise architecture assessment process and how to identify external data sources and document the existing architectural structure and business processes.
Chapter 6, Requirements Analysis and Engineering for Solution Architecture, discusses effective requirements analysis and engineering, including the preparation, delivery, and post-requirement-capture activities.
Chapter 7, Power Platform Fit-Gap Analysis, describes the fit-gap analysis process, AppSource, third-party solution evaluation, proofs of concept, and the overall project scope definition.
Chapter 8, Leading the Power Platform Design Process, covers the design process from defining the architecture topology to detailed visual designs, prototyping, and data migration strategies.
Chapter 9, Effective Power Platform Data Modeling, discusses how to translate business requirements to visual data models, deciding factors for the integration or import of data, defining extensible Dataverse models, reference data strategies, table relationships, and overall data modeling best practices.
Chapter 10, Power Platform Integration Strategies, discusses various options for integrating Power Platform with on-premises and cloud-based systems and Microsoft 365 services. It then concludes with authentication and business continuity strategies.
Chapter 11, Defining Power Platform Security Concepts, discusses the core security model, implementing data loss prevention policies, Dataverse security, and defining access routes for external users.
Chapter 12, Validating the Solution Design and Implementation, discusses the design and implementation review process, compliance with security concepts, Power Platform API limits, and options for resolving automation and integration conflicts.
Chapter 13, Power Platform Implementation Strategies, discusses the configuration of environments and tenants, optimizing the output of Power Platform teams, and effective test strategies.
Chapter 14, Leveraging Azure DevOps for Power Platform, describes the use of Azure DevOps for application lifecycle management.
Chapter 15, Go-Live Strategies and Support, discusses go-live strategies, preparation, and the rollout of Power Platform solutions into production.
Chapter 16, Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert Practice Exams, discusses the benefits of being a Microsoft Certified Power Platform Solution Architect, how to prepare for the PL-600 examination, PL-600 prep questions, recommended reading, and final thoughts.