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Extending Microsoft Business Central with Power Platform
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.

Who is this book for?

Whether you’re a Business Central Power user, technical consultant, or solution architect looking to expand your capabilities using the Power Platform, this book is for you. No prior technical expertise in programming or software development is required; all you need is a basic familiarity with Business Central.

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

18 Chapters
Part 1 – Part Fundamentals Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Business Central and Power Platform – Better Together Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Getting to Know Business Central APIs Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Connecting to Business Central in the Cloud and On-Premises Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Working with Virtual Tables and Dataverse Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2 – Doing the Work of Designing, Building, and Implementing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Best Practices for Building Power Apps for Business Central Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Building Flows for Business Central Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Delivering Solutions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3 – Common Business Cases in Business Central for the Power Platform Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Automating Approvals and Reducing Manual Business Processes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Connecting Power BI for Business Central Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Extending Functionality by Using Several Power Platform Solutions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 4 – Tips and Tricks for Common Issues Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: User Adoption and Licensing Mapping Guide Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Understanding the Center of Excellence and Why It Is a Valuable Tool Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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Evan O. Sep 05, 2023
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I've known Shawn for about 11 years now, and can say she's one of the best folks in the entire NAV/BC community. Kim certainly compares as well!This book is a lot of work in the making but sheds light on one of the latest technologies within the Microsoft Biz Apps world, and something that's been growing like crazy the last few years. If you're a consultant yourself looking to learn more about Power Platform, when in comes to a BC environment, this is well worth the purchase.Heck, if you're just a user within a company using this tech stack, I would highly recommend having a read to learn. Your boss will be quite thankful you did!
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Marina Eshelman Sep 14, 2023
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Very detailed and through. A great read!
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Dez Sep 01, 2023
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I've been consulting in the Microsoft Dynamics NAV/BC community for years. I enjoy learning new things and trying new technology. I'll admit that Microsoft's learning pages can leave you feeling like you might have missed something. I was encouraged to read this book with the hopes I could put what I learn into practice right away. YAY thank you Shawn and Kim for helping me learn something new without the educational "gaps." This book covers all necessary details, from obtaining a Developer license (without a business email account) to building new functionality that ties BC to Microsoft 365 apps/other apps! I'm so excited to use what I've learned with my projects and looking forward to additional releases! If you are looking to expand your BC installation this book is for you!! Thanks!
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Saurav Dhyani Dec 21, 2023
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For those venturing into the realm of integrating Power Domain with Business Central, this book offers an invaluable starting point. It meticulously guides readers through the configuration nuances of Power Components and provides clear pathways for their integration with Business Central.If you're stepping into the world of Power Automate, Power App, or Power BI, consider this book your foundational guide. It's crafted especially for beginners eager to harness the potential of these platforms.What sets this book apart is its practical approach. Through real-world business scenarios, readers gain insights into how Power Domain has been effectively deployed to address challenges.A highlight of the book is its thorough coverage of APIs – the linchpin of the integration process. It elucidates the methods to seamlessly utilize built-in APIs within the Power Platform.Furthermore, the significance of Dataverse in linking Power Apps and pages is emphasized. Readers are introduced to the innovative concept of Dataverse Virtual Entity, expanding their understanding of the platform's capabilities.Lastly, the book doesn't stop at integration; it delves deeper into the functionalities. It elucidates how Power Automate can be employed for setting up approvals within Business Central. Additionally, the role of Power BI in extracting and presenting data from Business Central is comprehensively covered.
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M Sep 03, 2023
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This review is from the perspective of a financial professional.The book is a useful resource for IT, operations and finance professionals looking for scalable upgrades to their BC environment. With step by step instructions (with images) the reader can plan, design, and execute solutions to relatable challenges faced by professionals on a day to day basis. The lessons provide the logic the reader should apply when attempting to build their own solutions through PowerApps. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to expand their BC utilization beyond accounting and finance.As a pre-implementation planning guide, the books provides a foundation on what to discuss with your partner on designing the required dataset and modules.
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