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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

Business Central and Power Platform – Better Together

This chapter will provide an overview of how Business Central and Power Platform can be used to build solutions. This will be an introduction to some core concepts each user needs to know and understand to be able to start working. There has been a fundamental shift in designing solutions for Business Central since the platform has moved to the cloud. With the release of Business Central in the cloud and other low-code no-code tools, Microsoft created a platform that is more than just an ERP. It is important to understand all the tools that are in the ecosystem that can be used to create solutions. We will provide an overview of the different tools in the ecosystem, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents, Power BI, Dataverse, Teams, SharePoint, and Office 365.

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

  • How Business Central and Power Platform are better together
  • ...

Technical requirements

Here is the link for the Microsoft 365 Developer Program for Power Platform: https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/dev-program.

Go to this link to get a free trial of Business Central: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/trial-signup.

How Business Central and Power Platform are better together

When Shawn and I started our careers in information technology over 25 years ago, Business Central was a little-known ERP that was starting to gain traction. Back then, there was a very limited toolset that we had to work with. We had to build all the customizations into the ERP code, and it was a crazy time. Often, these customizations would be built by different developers with very different approaches, and you would end up with what we would refer to as spaghetti code. The resulting code would often lead to people not being able to upgrade promptly or force people to re-implement it. With the move to Business Central and the cloud, the architecture and solution design has changed and provided us with a toolset that’s unlike anything we have ever had before.

In this chapter, we will explore why Business Central and Power Platform are better together, and we will begin to learn more about the different components...

Summary

In this chapter, we learned about Business Central and Power Platform and how they are better together. Power Platform allows us to extend Business Central’s functionality and build solutions that will fill in Business Central’s gaps in terms of its functionality. We also learned about Power Platform’s ecosystem and each of its components. We reviewed Power Virtual Agents, Power Automate, and Power Apps. Then, we created our developer environment and walked through our first example of creating a Power App from a drawing.

In the next chapter, we will learn about APIs and dive into how to connect to APIs and how to access them. We’ll explore some of the limitations of working with APIs and some of the tips and tricks for working with them.

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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

Description

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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Hammad Jun 25, 2024
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"Extending Microsoft Business Central with Power Platform” by Kim Congleton and Shawn Sissenwein is a definitive guide for anyone looking to enhance their Business Central experience with Power Platform. The book is meticulously organized, starting with fundamental concepts and progressing to advanced integration techniques. It provides clear instructions on setting up development environments, working with APIs, and creating custom apps and automations using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI. The authors’ extensive experience is evident in their practical tips and insights, making this book an excellent resource for both technical consultants and business users. Whether you are new to these tools or looking to deepen your knowledge, this book will undoubtedly prove to be an invaluable resource.
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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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SS Nov 27, 2023
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Shawn is extremely knowledgeable in Business Central and I've learned so much from her over the years. Now she has shared her extensive knowledge in this book, which provides screenshots (my favorite!), to really close the gap and provide that deeper understanding of the product in conjunction with Power Platform. This is an excellent read for both consultants and end-users to really enhance the necessary base knowledge of overall functionality. The format of the book is very easy to follow and provides all the necessary resources. Highly recommend!
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Very detailed and through. A great read!
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After reading this book, one phrase comes to mind: ‘Finally’, this book quickly deepened my understanding. The authors did a great job getting to the point throughout the text. As a consultant using Power Apps daily, I wholeheartedly endorse this book for clients and colleagues. It's a 10 out of 10 recommendation from me. Great read.
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