Sign In Start Free Trial
Account

Add to playlist

Create a Playlist

Modal Close icon
You need to login to use this feature.
  • Book Overview & Buying Extending Microsoft Business Central with Power Platform
  • Table Of Contents Toc
  • Feedback & Rating feedback
Extending Microsoft Business Central with Power Platform

Extending Microsoft Business Central with Power Platform

By : Kim Congleton, Shawn Sissenwein
5 (10)
close
close
Extending Microsoft Business Central with Power Platform

Extending Microsoft Business Central with Power Platform

5 (10)
By: Kim Congleton, Shawn Sissenwein

Overview of this book

Unlock the untapped potential of Business Central by harnessing the power of the Power Platform with this comprehensive guide, transforming your cumbersome manual processes and limited customization capabilities into a vast array of extended functionalities and possibilities. You’ll begin by exploring the potential of Power Platform and its seamless integration with both the on-premises and cloud versions of Business Central, amplifying the capabilities of your business operations. You’ll then learn how to set up virtual tables and use Dataverse to create a simple model-driven app. As the book progresses, you’ll leverage Power Apps, including both Canvas apps and model-driven apps, to build apps around Business Central processes. The book also highlights Power Automate’s capabilities to create or modify business processes while incorporating new processes and automation. As you advance, you’ll connect to Business Central APIs that can be implemented to connect with Business Central Data and finally integrate Power BI natively with Business Central, empowering you to construct advanced reports and dashboards. With the hands-on experience gained throughout the book, you’ll build expertise in customizing Business Central with Power Platform to deliver more scalable and maintainable solutions.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
close
close
Free Chapter
1
Part 1 – Part Fundamentals
6
Part 2 – Doing the Work of Designing, Building, and Implementing
10
Part 3 – Common Business Cases in Business Central for the Power Platform
14
Part 4 – Tips and Tricks for Common Issues

Summary

In this chapter, our primary focus was on establishing connections with Microsoft BC, both in the cloud and on-premises. We analyzed the key differentiators between these two connection methods, such as connectivity options, infrastructure management, and scalability potential. To connect on-premises, VPNs or secure web services are essential, whereas cloud connections offer a range of authentication options.

We also examined Microsoft’s collection of connectors, which are specifically designed for integrating with BC, including Common Data Service, BC, and Power Automate connectors. Additionally, we explored the practical application of Microsoft Graph Explorer, which empowers us to access and manipulate BC data. Lastly, we successfully crafted our initial Power Automate flow. This chapter served as an invaluable guide to effectively connect and integrate with BC, irrespective of the deployment environment.

In the next chapter, we're going to explore Dataverse...

Unlock full access

Continue reading for free

A Packt free trial gives you instant online access to our library of over 7000 practical eBooks and videos, constantly updated with the latest in tech
bookmark search playlist download font-size

Change the font size

margin-width

Change margin width

day-mode

Change background colour

Close icon Search
Country selected

Close icon Your notes and bookmarks

Delete Bookmark

Modal Close icon
Are you sure you want to delete it?
Cancel
Yes, Delete

Confirmation

Modal Close icon
claim successful

Buy this book with your credits?

Modal Close icon
Are you sure you want to buy this book with one of your credits?
Close
YES, BUY