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Extending Microsoft Business Central with Power Platform

Extending Microsoft Business Central with Power Platform: Leverage Power Platform to create scalable Business Central solutions with high business value

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Extending Microsoft Business Central with Power Platform

Part 1 – Part Fundamentals

Welcome to our comprehensive guide exploring the powerful collaboration between Business Central and Power Platform. In the following chapters, we will dive into the fundamentals that make these two tools work seamlessly together, optimizing your business processes and efficiency. From understanding the Business Central API and its capabilities to harnessing the potential of virtual tables and Dataverse, we will equip you with the knowledge needed to connect to Business Central in both the cloud and on-premise environments, unlocking the true potential of your organization’s initiatives.

This part contains the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, Business Central and Power Platform – Better Together
  • Chapter 2, Get to Know Business Central APIs
  • Chapter 3, Connecting to Business Central in the Cloud and On-Premises
  • Chapter 4, Working with Virtual Tables and Dataverse
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Key benefits

  • Unlock the full potential of Business Central using Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automation, and Dataverse
  • Gain proficiency in using standard Business Central APIs and creating new APIs
  • Implement best practices for developing and rolling out Business Central projects with enhanced functionality

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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.

What you will learn

  • Build and deploy robust Power Platform solutions for Business Central
  • Seamlessly integrate Business Central both in the cloud and on-premises with Power Platform using a wide range of connectors
  • Set up virtual tables and gain insights into the extensive capabilities of Dataverse
  • Build and connect Power Apps, enabling seamless Power BI integration for Business Central
  • Create exceptional automated flows with advanced Power Automate configurations
  • Understand user adoption strategies and the center of excellence

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Table of Contents

19 Chapters
Preface Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
1. Part 1 – Part Fundamentals Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
2. Chapter 1: Business Central and Power Platform – Better Together Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
3. Chapter 2: Getting to Know Business Central APIs Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
4. Chapter 3: Connecting to Business Central in the Cloud and On-Premises Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
5. Chapter 4: Working with Virtual Tables and Dataverse Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
6. Part 2 – Doing the Work of Designing, Building, and Implementing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
7. Chapter 5: Best Practices for Building Power Apps for Business Central Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
8. Chapter 6: Building Flows for Business Central Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
9. Chapter 7: Delivering Solutions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
10. Part 3 – Common Business Cases in Business Central for the Power Platform Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
11. Chapter 8: Automating Approvals and Reducing Manual Business Processes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
12. Chapter 9: Connecting Power BI for Business Central Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
13. Chapter 10: Extending Functionality by Using Several Power Platform Solutions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
14. Part 4 – Tips and Tricks for Common Issues Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
15. Chapter 11: User Adoption and Licensing Mapping Guide Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
16. Chapter 12: Understanding the Center of Excellence and Why It Is a Valuable Tool Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
17. Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
18. Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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