Chapter 1: Introduction to Power Platform Solution Architecture
Microsoft Power Platform solution architects have functional and technical knowledge across the Microsoft cloud ecosystem and other third-party technologies. This chapter introduces the solution architect’s role, the Power Platform, and the broader Microsoft stack. You will be taken through a journey covering the hands-on approach used to apply best practices, solve problems, identify opportunities, and increase the value of the customer’s investment in Microsoft solutions.
In this chapter, we are going to cover the following main topics:
- Laying the foundations for great solution architecture
- Understanding the solution architect’s role
- Power Platform architecture overview
- The Microsoft cloud-based ecosystem
- A hands-on approach to solution architecture
By the end of this chapter, you will be equipped with the tools and context to propel you through the activities and scenarios in the chapters to come. You will also gain an awareness of the various components and moving parts that make up Power Platform implementations of varying sizes and complexity.