What is Dataverse?

Dataverse is a data storage solution available in the Power Platform. It allows us to store data in the structure of a relational database. Data is stored in tables that contain columns and rows.

Dataverse enables users to share data across several different applications within Microsoft 365, including all Power Platform apps or Dynamics 365. One of the main differences that Dataverse presents compared to other databases is that to use it, we do not need to provide specific connection information, as the database is automatically connected to the environment where the app is developed:

Figure 18.1: Power Platform schema of apps and services

Dataverse consists of tables that can be related to each other, as with other databases, but with the advantage of being able to build them through a web portal rather than having to rely on other applications.

We should consider that, to start using Dataverse, we need to have access to the full capabilities...