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Microsoft Power Platform Enterprise Architecture
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Microsoft Power Platform Enterprise Architecture

Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Overview

The Microsoft Power Platform is a quickly growing collection of technologies, frameworks, solutions, and products. In this chapter, you will learn about the structure and modules of the Microsoft Power Platform to make qualified decisions about the components necessary for your business solution. This will give you a good understanding of all the components of the Power Platform and will enable you to draw a high-level overview of which components you will need to fulfill your business requirements.

In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following main topics:

  • Introducing Contoso Inc.
  • Microsoft Power Platform
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM applications
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP applications
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 AI, AR, and other modules
  • Microsoft Power Platform licensing overview
  • A practical example

First, we will introduce “Contoso Inc.,”...

Introducing Contoso Inc.

Contoso Inc. is a fictitious global manufacturing and retail company with headquarters in Seattle, Washington, and a number of regional subsidiaries on all continents. Contoso Inc. works in the industry of manufacturing and implementing large machines and factories as well as producing consumer electronic goods. Furthermore, Contoso Inc. operates a chain of retail stores around the globe together with an e-commerce sales channel.

This fictitious company will serve as an example Power Platform customer to present the practical implementation of the concepts presented in this book. In this chapter, Contoso Inc. will familiarize itself with the Power Platform and Dynamics 365 to decide what components will suit their business requirements.

Introducing Microsoft Power Platform

In this section, you will learn the structure of the Microsoft Power Platform to understand the background technology on which Power Apps as well as all Microsoft Dynamics 365 applications run.

Microsoft made a big shift when it introduced the Power Platform. For seasoned Microsoft Dynamics CRM and, later, Dynamics 365 CE experts, the Dynamics product is no longer the centerpiece of this product line but rather a first-party app running on the Power Platform. The change can be illustrated in two diagrams. The first diagram shows the Microsoft Dynamics 365 high-level architecture before the Power Platform was introduced (not all applications are included for brevity):

Figure 1.1: Microsoft Dynamics 365 before the Power Platform

The second diagram presents the dramatic increase in the complexity and number of various new products and technologies that are part of the Power Platform today (not all applications are included for brevity...

Introducing Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM applications

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM technology was historically the foundation for Microsoft Dataverse, but in the current concept, Microsoft Dataverse is the foundation and the Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM applications are called first-party Power Apps. Each of the applications, when provisioned, extends the Microsoft Dataverse database with the workload-specific data model and provides one or more model-driven apps for managing the respective workload. The applications cover the typical CRM workloads of sales, marketing, and customer, field, and project services. The Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM applications are available also as an on-premises deployment, except for Marketing and Project Operations. In this section, you will learn the capabilities of all five main Dynamics 365 CRM applications.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales

The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales app (also called Sales Hub) has the following capabilities:

  • Customer...

Introducing Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP applications

Although the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP applications are not in the scope of this book, it is important to have a basic understanding of the capabilities of these modules to make informed decisions when designing a future business solution. The Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP applications are not based on the Microsoft Dataverse platform and are not considered model-driven applications. Some of the applications are also available as an on-premises deployment. In this section, you will learn the capabilities of all five main Dynamics 365 ERP applications.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance

The Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance app is dedicated to midsize to large multinational customers and has the following capabilities:

  • General ledger
  • Accounts receivable
  • Accounts payable
  • Budget and forecasting
  • Project accounting
  • Invoicing and billing
  • Fixed assets
  • Cash and bank management
  • Expenses...

Introducing Microsoft Dynamics 365 AI, MR, and other modules

For a long time, Microsoft has been heavily investing in bringing advanced capabilities into the business solutions product line by leveraging modern technologies such as artificial intelligence and mixed reality. The result is a large and always-growing number of Dynamics 365 addons and separate applications extending the business solution modules with analytical and insight capabilities as well as unique capabilities provided by the HoloLens hardware.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights is a customer data platform (CDP) solution intended to bring a comprehensive 360° view of the customer by combining master data with transactional, observational, and behavioral data from various data sources using connectors. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights has the following capabilities:

  • Data source configuration
  • Data unification (mapping, matching, and...

Microsoft Power Platform licensing overview

The purpose of this section is to provide a brief overview of the licensing possibilities of the Microsoft Power Platform components including high-level price tags. Licensing details, which are very complex and change frequently, can be found in the various licensing guides Microsoft regularly publishes:

  • Trials: For almost all Microsoft Power Platform components, there is a possibility to provision a free trial, usually limited to 30 days.
  • Power Apps Developer Plan: Specific free-of-charge but permanent license for learning and individual development. Cannot be used for production purposes and is limited to a single user.
  • Power Apps/Power Automate for Office 365: These licenses allow building apps and flows using the standard data connectors only, based on the Office 365 services.
  • Power Apps/Power Automate for Dynamics 365: These licenses are included in most Dynamics 365 licenses and allow the creation of apps...

Contoso Inc. Power Platform commitment

After this theoretical introduction and overview, it might be interesting to examine an example solution for our fictitious company, Contoso Inc., wanting to leverage all capabilities and maximize the benefits of using the Microsoft Power Platform components.

Contoso Inc. has analyzed all the high-level requirements for a new business solution and decided to leverage the Power Platform components to the greatest possible extent.

The various workloads Contoso Inc. is planning for implementation using Power Platform and Dynamics 365 applications are described in the following overview:

  • Dynamics 365 Sales Enterprise and Product Visualize will be used by the sales department for managing B2B sales processes and providing analytical insights.
  • Dynamics 365 Marketing will be used by the marketing department for running product campaigns and various presentations and conferences.
  • Dynamics 365 Customer Service, Power Pages...

Summary

In this chapter, you learned the basics about the Power Platform and its components and capabilities, as well as the capabilities of the broad and ever-growing family of Dynamics 365 applications. With this knowledge, you will be able to decide on the most suitable Power Platform components for your needs (after analyzing a requirements catalog).

In the next chapter, we will present an overview of the two other Microsoft cloud products, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure, in the context of Power Platform solutions.

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  • Get to grips with Microsoft Power Platform's security and extensibility, integration, and data migration models
  • Discover architectural best practices and case studies for designing complex enterprise solutions

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This book is for enterprise architects and decision makers who design solutions for complex business requirements. It teaches you how to use architectural best practices and methodologies to optimize an enterprise-grade solution. You'll gain an understanding of the tools available in the Power Platform suite and how to integrate them seamlessly with various Microsoft 365 and Azure components to create a tailor-made solution. Progressing through the book, you'll discover how to address application lifecycle management, security, extensibility, and data migration. This includes Power BI, which often requires a separate approach to the rest of the Power Platform. This book provides you with practical, essential, and concise information. It follows a complete, end-to-end example in every chapter, with diagrams that illustrate the intricacies of Microsoft cloud structure. It has been created by an experienced enterprise architect who actively creates solutions using Microsoft technology. By the end of this book, you'll have the strategic perspective of an enterprise architect to make accurate architectural decisions for your complex Power Platform projects. Unlike many other overwhelmingly long and unstructured resources, this book covers essential concepts using one concise yet practical example that is revisited throughout the book. You’ll develop the skills you need to architect, design, and manage a complex solution as you follow the journey of a fictitious enterprise customer as they enter the world of Power Platform. Throughout the book, you’ll discover how to combine the functionality of Microsoft Power PI, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power Virtual Agents with various methodologies to effectively address application lifecycle management, security, and extensibility. You'll also learn how to overcome common challenges in migrating data to and from Microsoft Power Platform using proven techniques. By the end of this Microsoft book, you’ll have the strategic perspective of an enterprise architect, enabling you to make accurate architectural decisions for your complex Power Platform projects.

Who is this book for?

If you’re an enterprise architect or a technical decision maker looking to design complex solutions using Microsoft Power Platform to serve growing business needs and to stay competitive in the modern IT world, then this book is for you. Familiarity with the Microsoft Power Platform and Azure services will help you follow along with this book

What you will learn

  • Understand various Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, ERP, and AI modules for creating Power Platform solutions
  • Combine Power Platform capabilities with Microsoft 365 and Azure
  • Find out which regions, staging environments, and user licensing groups need to be employed when creating enterprise solutions
  • Implement sophisticated security by using various authentication and authorization techniques
  • Extend Microsoft Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate to create custom applications
  • Integrate your solution with various in-house Microsoft components or third-party systems using integration patterns
  • Migrate data using a variety of approaches and best practices
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Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Overview Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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Understanding the Microsoft Power Platform Architecture Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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To say this book is a treasure trove of knowledge for those working with Microsoft's Power Platform would be an understatement. As an educator with a focus on the Power Platform suite, I wholeheartedly recommend this book for anyone eager to harness the capabilities of Power Platform, Azure, and Dynamics 365 to their fullest.From the first page to the last, this book exudes a richness of content that goes above and beyond the norm. It brilliantly dissects the complexities of the Microsoft Power Platform and presents them in an easily digestible format. The author's intimate understanding of the platform shines brightly, serving as a beacon guiding readers through intricate details, key features, and practical applications.The author has made tremendous efforts to include clear, concise diagrams to simplify the understanding of Microsoft's cloud structure. For visual learners, this is an incredibly beneficial addition, effectively clarifying complex structures and concepts that could otherwise be challenging to grasp.I found the end-to-end examples to be nothing short of inspiring. The author has truly mastered the art of marrying theory with practical implementation, resulting in examples that act as practical blueprints for designing robust, tailor-made enterprise solutions.Perhaps what's most impressive is the book's exploration of Power BI and its integration into the Power Platform. This deep dive is a testament to the author's comprehensive understanding of the Power Platform's full capabilities and showcases the holistic approach that this book takes.The author has done an outstanding job of not only explaining how to use the Power Platform's tools, but also how to strategically integrate them with various Microsoft 365 and Azure components for optimal performance. This strategic perspective, vital for technical decision makers and enterprise architects, is what truly sets this book apart from others in its field.In the realm of technical literature, it's rare to come across a book that's not only highly informative but also engaging, intuitive, and filled with real-world applications. This book achieves that balance, making it an absolute joy to read.In summary, this book is a brilliant beacon of knowledge for anyone involved in designing and implementing solutions using Microsoft's Power Platform. Whether you're a student, an enterprise architect, or a technical decision-maker, you'll find this book to be an indispensable guide, a trusted companion, and an invaluable resource in your journey through the vast universe of the Power Platform. Don't just read it - savor it, learn from it, and let it inspire you to reach new heights in your Power Platform projects.
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The book "Microsoft Power Platform Enterprise Architecture: Design tailor-made solutions for architects and decision makers to meet complex business requirements, 2nd Edition" by Robert Rybaric is a comprehensive guide for architects and decision-makers who want to leverage Microsoft Power Platform to design customized solutions that meet their complex business requirements.The book begins by introducing the Power Platform and its components, including Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate, and Dataverse. The author provides an overview of each component and its role in the platform, making it easy for readers to understand how they work together to provide a unified solution.One of the most impressive aspects of this book is its focus on enterprise architecture. The author provides a step-by-step guide for designing a robust and scalable architecture that can support large-scale deployments. He covers topics such as solution design principles, governance, security, scalability, and performance, providing practical guidance and best practices for each.Another highlight of this book is the author's focus on practical implementation. The book is full of examples, case studies, and real-world scenarios that illustrate how to apply the concepts and principles discussed in the book. The author also provides detailed instructions for building custom solutions using Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate, making it easy for readers to follow along and implement the solutions in their own organizations.The writing style of the book is clear and concise, making it easy to understand even for readers who are new to the Power Platform. The author uses a logical structure, and the content flows smoothly from one chapter to the next. The book is also well-organized, with clear headings and subheadings that make it easy to navigate.One potential drawback of this book is that it may not be suitable for readers who are looking for a deep dive into the technical aspects of the Power Platform. The author focuses more on the architecture and design principles, and while he provides practical examples of how to build solutions, the book is not a technical manual.Overall, the book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to design custom solutions using the Power Platform. The book provides practical guidance and best practices for designing an enterprise-level architecture, and the author's focus on practical implementation makes it easy to apply the concepts in a real-world setting. I highly recommend this book to architects, decision-makers, and anyone who wants to get the most out of the Power Platform.
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Microsoft Power Platform Enterprise Architecture Second Edition is a comprehensive guide for enterprise architects and senior leaders looking to integrate solutions for their growing business needs. This book provides you with the tools and techniques necessary to implement a successful Power Platform project. What I really like about the book is it is well structured and easy to follow, using practical examples to illustrate key concepts throughout the entire book.The book, in 10 chapters spanning 410 pages, covers a range of important topics such as application lifecycle management, security, and extensibility. It also provides you with an in-depth look at the Power Platform suite, including Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power Virtual Agents, and explains how to combine these capabilities with Microsoft 365 and Azure. The book also provides valuable information on how to overcome common challenges in migrating data to and from the Power Platform and includes best practices for data migration.At the end of this book, I had a strategic perspective of an enterprise architect, enabling me to make accurate architectural decisions for my Power Platform projects. Robert covers everything from understanding Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, ERP, and AI modules to implementing sophisticated security techniques, and nearly everything in between.In short, as a 16X Microsoft Certified Solution Architect, Consultant, Project Manager, and Developer, the Microsoft Power Platform Enterprise Architecture Second Edition is a valuable resource for anyone looking to develop their skills in designing and managing complex Power Platform solutions; I highly recommend this book!
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Robert Rybaric's "Microsoft Power Platform Enterprise Architecture: Design tailor-made solutions for architects and decision makers to meet complex business requirements, 2nd Edition" is a must-have resource for any enterprise architect or technical decision maker involved in designing complex solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform.Rybaric has brilliantly harnessed his vast knowledge of the Power Platform, Azure, and Dynamics 365 to produce a book that is not only informative but is also extremely user-friendly. His in-depth exploration of the latest models, methodologies, and patterns, coupled with practical insights into technologies such as Dataverse and Power Portals, empowers readers to create robust, enterprise-grade solutions.The book's structure is well organized and easy to follow, breaking down complex concepts into manageable portions. Each chapter is devoted to an essential topic, like Application Lifecycle Management or Power Platform Security, providing readers with the opportunity to master one aspect before moving onto the next. What sets this book apart is the use of end-to-end examples in every chapter, supported by diagrams illustrating the intricacies of the Microsoft cloud structure. This careful balance between theory and real-world examples ensures a solid understanding of the principles and their application in practice.Perhaps the most commendable feature of this book is its accessibility. The author skillfully avoids jargon, using clear and concise language to convey complex information. This ensures that the content is easily comprehensible, even for those with only a basic familiarity with the Microsoft Power Platform and Azure services.The expert insights provided by Robert Rybaric, a seasoned enterprise architect, add immense value to this book. He not only presents the technical aspects of designing a solution architecture but also guides readers in making strategic architectural decisions for their complex Power Platform projects. This holistic approach to teaching empowers readers with a greater understanding of the complete picture of enterprise architecture.In conclusion, the "Microsoft Power Platform Enterprise Architecture, 2nd Edition" by Robert Rybaric is an invaluable asset to anyone looking to design solutions for complex business requirements. Whether you're a seasoned architect or a decision-maker at the beginning of your Power Platform journey, this book is a treasure trove of practical knowledge and expert insights that will surely elevate your skills to the next level. Five stars without a doubt!
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