In the previous chapter, we discussed importing and exporting data. Once you have data, you must configure your Dataverse (formerly known as the Common Data Service or CDS) to be able to enhance the quality of your data and manage how the data is used.
In this chapter, we will discuss the features for managing data once it is in the Dataverse, including finding duplicates, cleansing data, how to remove data when it is no longer required, and how to monitor and control data volumes.
At the time of publishing, Microsoft Dataverse (formerly known as the Common Data Service) was undergoing a branding change. This name change has not yet been applied to all the tools, connectors, and user interfaces in the Power Platform. You will see the use of Common Data Service and the abbreviation of CDS throughout this chapter.
The topics covered in this chapter are as follows...
