Learning Archives - Microsoft Power Platform Blog Innovate with Business Apps Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:55:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Announcing Power Platform Well-Architected http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/power-platform/blog/power-apps/announcing-power-platform-well-architected/ Thu, 16 May 2024 19:25:43 +0000 Announcing Power Platform Well-Architected, a comprehensive framework designed to help you maximize the value of your investments in modern enterprise application workloads with Power Platform. As organizations increasingly rely on modern applications to drive their business processes, ensuring that these applications are built on a strong, adaptable foundation is more critical than ever. Power Platform Well-Architected helps you design Power Platform workloads that are built to change and built to last.

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We are excited to announce the launch of Microsoft Power Platform Well-Architected, a comprehensive framework designed to help you maximize the value of your investments in modern enterprise application workloads with Power Platform. As organizations increasingly rely on modern applications to drive their business processes, ensuring that these applications are built on a strong, adaptable foundation is more critical than ever. Power Platform Well-Architected helps you design Power Platform workloads that are built to change and built to last.

Power Platform Well-Architected is based on Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework and aligns seamlessly with Azure WAF.

What is Power Platform Well-Architected?

Power Platform Well-Architected is a set of best practices and guidance aimed at helping you design, implement, and maintain robust application workloads using Power Platform, aligned with five pillars: Reliability, Security, Operational Excellence, Performance Efficiency, and Experience Optimization. Power Platform Well-Architected focuses on key architectural considerations, providing a structured approach to building workloads that not only meet current business needs but are also scalable and flexible enough to adapt to future challenges.

Power Platform Well-Architected provides an assessment tool, comprising questions that are based on the key recommendations provided in the pillars. Completing the assessment provides you with recommendations and corresponding links to the specific guidance that can help you improve your workload’s design.

Benefits and features

Some of the key features and benefits of Power Platform Well-Architected include:

  1. Guidance aligned with pillars and principles: Power Platform Well-Architected is built on a set of Pillars and Principles that form the foundation of well-architected applications. By starting with these Pillars and aligning your design choices with the established Principles, you can ensure that your applications are built on a solid and sustainable foundation.
  2. Design review checklists: To help guide you on your journey to well-architected workloads, Power Platform Well-Architected includes detailed design review checklists. These checklists cover a wide range of considerations, from performance and scalability to security and user experience, ensuring that no critical aspect of your workload design is overlooked.
  3. Recommendation guides and tradeoffs: Building modern applications often involves making tradeoffs between different architectural choices. Power Platform Well-Architected provides recommendation guides and tradeoffs that offer insights into the pros and cons of various design options, helping you make informed decisions that align with your business goals and technical requirements.
  4. Adaptability for future needs: One of the core strengths of Power Platform Well-Architected is its focus on adaptability. The guidance and best practices are designed to help you create applications that can evolve with your business, accommodating new requirements and the evolving technological landscape

Get started on your journey to well-architected modern application workloads with Power Platform Well-Architected on Microsoft Learn.

 

 

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Microsoft Power Up program unveils new curriculum, workshops and simplified Dev environment http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/power-platform/blog/power-apps/microsoft-power-up-program-unveils-new-curriculum-workshops-and-simplified-dev-environment/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:38:34 +0000 Microsoft Power Up program unveils new curriculum, workshops and simplified Dev environment.

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New engaging and cohesive Power Up curriculum

The Microsoft Power Up Program – a self-paced upskilling program, launched in 2022 to help non-technical professionals gain marketable skills using the Microsoft Power Platform – takes learning to the next level with a cohesive video-based curriculum that spans only seven weeks.

Recognizing the demand for multimedia content, we partnered with Microsoft MVPs Rory Neary and Charlie Phipps to create engaging videos that not only simplify complex concepts, but also make the learner experience more dynamic and immersive. Each course follows the same business through real-world scenarios with demos and hands-on exercises for learners to gain skills and build solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI.

This structured approach not only enhances comprehension but also equips learners with tangible skills that can be applied immediately in their professional endeavors. By focusing on key areas, the program has been shortened from 12 weeks to seven, saving valuable time without sacrificing quality.

Special thanks go to Microsoft Power Platform advocates, April Dunnam and Renee Noble who shared their expertise and to Power Up Program champs who contributed with feedback and reviews over the last 1+ year to make this significant improvement.

Easy access to a comprehensive Development Environment

In addition, the program now offers simplified and instant access to a comprehensive development environment for Power Up Program learners to explore and experiment with the Power Platform in a sandbox environment, fostering creativity and innovation.

 

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Introducing App-In-A-Day (AIAD) workshops for Power Up learners

As an added incentive, participants of the Microsoft Power Up Program can now sign up for partner-led “App in a Day” virtual workshops. These workshops, conducted by industry experts and Microsoft partners, provide invaluable insights and practical guidance to supplement the core curriculum. By attending these workshops, learners can gain deeper insights into application development and further enhance their skills in leveraging the Power Platform for business solutions. A big shout to our partners that are supporting the Power Up Program and delivering these AIAD workshops: Advaiya, Almato AG, Braintree, Kaispe, Koenig Solutions, PowerApps 911, Pragmatic Works, Smart Consulting.

 

These enhancements introduced to the Microsoft Power Up Program mark a significant milestone in the ongoing quest to empower individuals with the skills needed to thrive in today’s digital economy. By embracing video-based learning, streamlining the curriculum, and offering personalized experiences, the program continues to set new standards of excellence in virtual education.

Sign up today to start your Power Up learning journey (https://aka.ms/PowerUp/)

 

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Reflecting on a year of empowerment: Microsoft Power Up Program’s first-year recap http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/power-platform/blog/power-apps/reflecting-on-a-year-of-empowerment-microsoft-power-up-programs-first-year-recap/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:00:54 +0000 The inaugural year witnessed inspiring success stories from the community, with impacts of newfound skills felt globally. As the program enters its second year, it introduces a new feature - Group Learning, which allows colleagues, friends, and family to challenge each other on a learning journey to become low-code app makers.
The program recognized 13 Power Up champs with the Star Champ badge for their exemplary commitment and dedication. This badge is awarded to champs who have contributed more than 15 hours over the last 6 months across various volunteering categories. The program encourages building an application with Microsoft as a New Year’s resolution.

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As we close the first year of the Microsoft Power Up Program, it’s time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the milestones achieved on this incredible journey. With more than 25,000 passionate individuals from more than 180 countries joining us in our 12-week low-code upskilling initiative, the resonance of this program surpassed all expectations, amplifying the essence of global learning and collaboration.

Celebrating Successes

The Power Up Program’s vision was simple yet powerful: to equip individuals worldwide with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the era of digital transformation. And the response was nothing short of phenomenal. Participants, hailing from diverse backgrounds, united under the common goal of mastering low-code skills, bridging the gap between ambition and proficiency.

  • 25,000+ Participants: From every corner of the globe, individuals took the plunge into the world of low-code development, driven by a shared enthusiasm for learning and growth.
  • 180+ Countries Represented: The program transcended borders, cultures, and languages, fostering a truly global community of learners united by their eagerness to empower themselves.
  • 12-Week Upskilling Journey: The self-serve curriculum guided participants through a transformative 12-week experience, honing their Power Platform skills and unleashing their potential.

One of the most inspiring aspects of the Power Up Program’s inaugural year was witnessing the success stories that emerged from the community. From career transitions to groundbreaking projects, the impact of newfound skills reverberated globally, validating the program’s mission to empower individuals to create their paths in the digital landscape. Watch some Power Up Program graduates share their success stories.

Paving the Way Forward

As the Power Up Program embarks on its second year, the excitement continues to build. We’re thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking feature that amplifies the learning experience – Group Learning! The program continues to evolve for learners and volunteers.

In year two, we will offer more interactive and visual learning including the opportunity to attend Microsoft partner-led App in a Day workshops. In addition, participants can now join as teams, fostering a sense of camaraderie and collaboration.

 

Introducing Group Learning

Colleagues, friends and family now can challenge each other on a learning journey to become low-code app makers. To get started, a group leader applies and creates a team name. Once accepted, the group leader will select their preferred start date and send invitations to group members.

Throughout the learning journey, group members can monitor each other’s advancement on the leaderboard, fostering healthy competition and collective growth.

Power Up Group Leader Board

Recognizing our volunteers

We are pleased to recognize 13 Power Up champs as our first recipients of the Star Champ badge who displayed exemplary commitment and dedication in our first year. Let’s give a shoutout to the first round of Star Champs: Ahmed Salih, Akah Mandela Munab, Asia Platt, Barend Buizer, Christina Wheeler, Davy De Roeck, Drew Poggeman, Neil Hambly, Pavel Vecer, Remi Dyon, Rishona Elijah, Sheryl Netley, and Zeeshan Saeed.

This badge will be awarded to champs who have contributed more than 15 hours over the last 6 months across various volunteering categories such as supporting Power Up learners during live Q&A sessions, responding to learner questions on discussions boards and grading final app challenge submissions. We are excited for champs to have the opportunity to earn this badge that recognizes their commitment and support for the Power Up learners and to inspire many others to volunteer.

Power Up Star Champ Badge

 

As you make your New Year’s resolutions, add building an application with Microsoft Power Platform to the list and join the Power Up Program as an individual, a group or as a volunteer!

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Microsoft Power Platform: Learning Resources http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/power-platform/blog/power-apps/microsoft-powerapps-learning-resources/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +0000 As members of the Power CAT team driving customer success and adoption, we often get asked for a summary of resources to share with customers on their Power Platform journey. This blog post includes a set of links we've curated to help novice, intermediate and advanced users as they take this journey with us.

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As members of the Power CAT team, we often get asked for a summary of resources to share with customers on their Power Platform journey. Below is a set of links we’ve curated to help novice, intermediate and advanced users as they take this journey with us.

The shortcut for this blog post is https://aka.ms/PowerPlatformResources.

I am NEW, help me get started

I have SOME EXPERIENCE

I am interested in ADMINISTRATION & GOVERNANCE

Resources for PRO DEVELOPERS and FUSION TEAMS

I am a MICROSOFT PARTNER

Show me REAL WORLD CUSTOMER STORIES

How do I GET INVOLVED and STAY CONNECTED

COPILOT AND GENERATIVE AI

Power Apps
Power Automate
Power Virtual Agents
Power Pages
Responsible AI

CONNECTORS AND DATA INTEGRATION

I use SHAREPOINT, how can I integrate with Power Apps

I use ACCESS WEB APPS, how can I leverage Power Apps

LABS, CERTIFICATIONS, COURSES & BOOKS

BEST PRACTICES & COMMON USE CASES

PRODUCT PAGES

Power Apps
Power Automate
Copilot Studio
Power BI

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New Power Apps home page now in public preview  http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/power-platform/blog/power-apps/new-power-apps-home-page-now-in-public-preview/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:12:23 +0000 Our latest update features a modern design that offers an intuitive and user-friendly experience. The new layout showcases the latest AI Copilot app creation flow, plus simplified “Start from” options, making it easier than ever for you to start creating apps to solve your business needs.  Key improvements to the new home page include:  A

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Our latest update features a modern design that offers an intuitive and user-friendly experience. The new layout showcases the latest AI Copilot app creation flow, plus simplified “Start from” options, making it easier than ever for you to start creating apps to solve your business needs. 

Key improvements to the new home page include: 

  • A new Copilot header that helps you quickly create an app with sample data using AI-assistance (subject to region and environment availability) 
  • “Start from” entry points based on your intent- whether starting from a data, a page design, or sample apps 
  • Improved Play and Edit options for the “Your apps” menu
  • Easier Dataverse access with just-in-time developer environment provisioning 
  • Modernized workflows for data connections, App- from- Image or Figma, and more! 
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How can I use Copilot to create my app?

New to Power Apps and want to create your own sample app in a few minutes? Use the AI Copilot function in the header to describe what your app will do, and we’ll create a sample dataset on which you’ll create your app.

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Next, we’ll show you a sample dataset that you can customize with new columns. When you are ready, you’ll land in the app designer ready to build on top of a pre-generated template.

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Copilot is a preview feature and subject to regional and environmental availability. For more details on capabilities and terms please visit Build apps through conversation – Power Apps | Microsoft Learn.

What are the different “Start from” options?

Users often tell us that when starting with Power Apps, they begin with dataset, a page layout idea, or sometimes need to see sample applications that they can reverse engineer.

We have you covered in these cases.

  • Coming with a dataset or want to create your own data first? Selecting Start with data will help you upload an Excel file, connect to datasets in Excel, SharePoint, and SQL, or allow you to start a new data table directly.
  • Have a layout in mind or looking for inspiration? Selecting Start with a page design will help you jump start with the first page of your app. Add more pages and data as you build out your app.
  • Want to learn from samples? Selecting Start with an app template will get you going with fully functional samples that you can decompose and customize to your needs.
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Want to learn more?

Get started with Power Apps – Power Apps | Microsoft Learn

Build apps through conversation – Power Apps | Microsoft Learn

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Power Apps on Windows updates http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/power-platform/blog/power-apps/power-apps-on-windows-updates/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:50:46 +0000 We built Power Apps on Windows (General Available since June 2022) so that your apps can take advantage of advanced device capabilities and offline support from your PC or tablet. We’ve added some great new features that we’d like to share with you. What’s new? Recent and pinned apps. Find recent apps and pin favorite

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We built Power Apps on Windows (General Available since June 2022) so that your apps can take advantage of advanced device capabilities and offline support from your PC or tablet. We’ve added some great new features that we’d like to share with you.

What’s new?

Recent and pinned apps.

Find recent apps and pin favorite apps in the Windows jump list for Power Apps. Right click on the Power Apps icon in Taskbar and you’ll see your recent apps right away. Use the pin icon to add an app to the Pinned list.

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Pin an app from the jump list!

Switch camera in the QR code scanner

We’ve improved the QR code scanner control in canvas and model-driven apps. Users can now select which Camera to use to read the QR code.

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Select the camera to scan a barcode

New Settings

Two new settings can make it easier for users to find their apps. 

  • When the device is not connected to the network, users only see apps that are installed on their device to work offline. 
  • When there are multiple organizations in the user’s tenant, it can be convenient to only see the apps related to a specific organization. This is now possible with the environment filter right inthe settings menu. 
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Switch directories

Guest users can now switch directories directly from the account menu in Power Apps. They can see the list of directories and pick the one they want to work in. The list of apps in the selected directory will refresh automatically.  Learn more

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Select your working directory

File and image columns work in offline model-driven apps

Power Apps for Windows now supports Files and Images in offline. Files and images in your offline profile will be downloaded to your Windows devices, and files and images you add will be uploaded to Dataverse. Learn more

Debug the Windows app with Microsoft Edge DevTools

Debugging JavaScript web resources in offline-enabled apps can be challenging. You can now use the Edge DevTools in Power Apps for Windows and Field Service (Dynamics 365) for Windows so that you can debug customizations just like you would in a web browser. Learn more

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Celebrating the first graduates of the Microsoft Power Up Program http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/power-platform/blog/power-apps/celebrating-the-first-graduates-of-the-microsoft-power-up-program/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:01:53 +0000 Microsoft is a leader in enterprise low-code application platforms. We’re excited to announce that our first 18 learners have successfully graduated from the Microsoft Power Up Program, a 12-week skilling program designed to enable non-technical professionals to successfully advance their careers with low-code application development using Microsoft Power Platform technologies. Congratulations, graduates! Power Up Program popularity

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Microsoft is a leader in enterprise low-code application platforms. We’re excited to announce that our first 18 learners have successfully graduated from the Microsoft Power Up Program, a 12-week skilling program designed to enable non-technical professionals to successfully advance their careers with low-code application development using Microsoft Power Platform technologies. Congratulations, graduates!

Power Up Program popularity

When we announced the Power Up Program in September 2022, we were amazed by the huge response—within months, we had 87,000+ applicants from 193 countries across the world. We are delighted by the strong support from several subject matter experts in the Power Platform user community who have signed up to volunteer their time and expertise as Power Up Champs. These volunteers are helping nurture the next generation of Power Platform developers. Here’s the excitement shared by one of our current learners:

Just wanted to say that I’m overly excited and grateful for the opportunity to learn the Microsoft Power Platform. I’ve a gut feeling that this opportunity will take my life to the next level. Thank you so much.

Marva Alexander, current Power Up Program learner in the US

Pilot cohort outcomes

Only six weeks after we announced the Power Up Program, we launched a pilot cohort in three regions (Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe-Middle East-Africa) on October 31, 2022. After lots of hard work by dedicated learners and Power Up Champs, 18 learners successfully graduated from the program. Each of these graduates has completed the required learning modules, attended required virtual sessions, and successfully developed an application that passed an assessment by a Power Up Champ. The graduates have been awarded a free voucher to earn a Power Platform certification and a Power Up badge that can be added to their LinkedIn profile. Here’s what a few graduates have to say about the program:

I was very excited, knowing that I had no idea about the Power Platform or what they could offer because of the nature of my original work. With the start of the program, I found that it was an easy and enjoyable course with unlimited help from all volunteers, the program has given me the ability to change the nature of my work in the future in a field that is really fun and suitable for everyone.

Ahmed Hesham, Power Up Program graduate in Egypt

It’s been an incredibly valuable 12 weeks, being part of this programme demonstrated the immediate outcome of how non-tech professionals can easily smoothly learn the low code/no code endless capabilities.  Massive thanks to the Microsoft Power Platform Champs for providing guidance and mentoring us through the programme.

Reem Omar, Power Up Program graduate in United Kingdom

The Q&A sessions were a lot of fun. Working with enthusiastic learners who asked great questions. On the Q&A calls, learners shared their screens, and we were able to work through their challenges together. Learning together is a lot more enjoyable than learning alone.

Hamish Sheild, Power Up Champ in New Zealand

We’re grateful to all the participants in the pilot cohort who provided valuable insights about the content, delivery, and scheduling of the program. We poured those learnings into our design thinking for future cohorts, and we onboarded a new learning management system to deliver the content, track outcomes, and provide community discussion boards.

Gearing up to train thousands

Currently, we have a substantial backlog of applicants due to the high demand experienced during the initial months. We are thrilled to announce that we launched our first large cohort in February 2023, covering the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe-Middle East-Africa regions. And we plan to kick off multiple large cohorts with thousands of learners in the coming months.  

Start learning to create low-code solutions today

We encourage you to consider starting your Power Platform learning journey on Microsoft Learn and stay engaged by joining the Power Platform Community. We are always looking for more volunteer Power Up Champs, and you can apply to volunteer or join the learner waitlist at the program home page.  

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Update: Release of Modern Learn page in Power Apps! http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/power-platform/blog/power-apps/update-release-of-modern-learn-page-in-power-apps/ Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000 Today we are pleased to announce the release of the modern Learn page in Power Apps! The new Learn experience has consolidated content from all Microsoft resources to help with your onboarding and upskilling journey. The Overview tab of the new Learn page includes a dynamic banner at the top – to help keep you

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Today we are pleased to announce the release of the modern Learn page in Power Apps! The new Learn experience has consolidated content from all Microsoft resources to help with your onboarding and upskilling journey.

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The Overview tab of the new Learn page includes a dynamic banner at the top – to help keep you updated with the latest announcements, trending posts, and upcoming events!

This new experience also includes:

  • Courses – giving our makers visibility into all Power Apps learning paths and courses
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  • Articles – stay up to date with our Power Apps blogs and customer success stories
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  • Community – discover all Power Apps user groups, networking events and community topics!
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  • Support – easy access to all Help and Support resources

Check it out at https://make.powerapps.com/learn! We look forward to your feedback on this new update.

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Engage your maker community with the new Power Platform communication site template http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/power-platform/blog/power-apps/engage-your-maker-community-with-the-new-power-platform-communication-site-template/ Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0000 Today, we are announcing the Power Platform communication site template. The Power Platform communication site template is a SharePoint communication site that provides you with a starting point of content and page templates as you're setting up your internal Power Platform wiki and hub site. This communication site is designed to be the place where the Power Platform maker and user community within your organization can find the news and resources they need, including digital governance and compliance guardrails, upcoming events, success stories and more.

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Organizations that adopt Microsoft Power Platform and build an internal community often have the following key objectives:

  • Inspire makers by showcasing success stories of what has been achieved with Power Platform
  • Share how Power Platform fits with the digital transformation strategy of your organization
  • Connect makers to form a thriving community that can help each other, collaborate on ideas, and discover new ways to apply technology to achieve more
  • Enable makers to successfully build impactful solutions within the requisite guardrails established by governance guidelines and policies

A central and searchable Power Platform communication site to share rules of engagement and processes with your maker community can be a significant help for users trying to get things done. This should be a one-stop shop for makers to find out everything they need about getting started with Microsoft Power Platform.

Today, we are excited to provide you with a template for creating a central Power Platform communication site. The Power Platform communication site template is a SharePoint site that provides you with a starting point of content and page templates. This communication site is the place where your Power Platform community can find the news and resources they need, including digital governance and compliance guardrails, upcoming events, success stories and more.

Homepage of the Power Platform communication site

Several organizations have established thriving centers of excellence to empower makers and drive successful adoption of Microsoft Power Platform at scale. Some examples include H&M, Arm, Lumen, and Zurich Insurance. While all these organizations created customized internal communications sites to share information and connect their internal community, the Power Platform communication site template described in this article provides a quick turnkey solution for organizations to setup similar communication channels with minimal effort.

Get started

Our documentation explains how to download and deploy the Power Platform communication site template and how to configure it for your organization.

The steps in the documentation will guide you through deploying the Power Platform communication site template and adding it to the Governance error message, so that users will be able to find your internal communication site more easily.

Issues

If you encounter issues with the Power Platform communication site, have questions, or would like to raise feature asks, please report them here: https://aka.ms/ppcst-issues.

Power Platform Adoption

Are you looking for more content to accelerate your Microsoft Power Platform adoption to solve business problems and increase productivity across your organization? Check out the Power Platform content on adoption.microsoft.com – your one place to find a collection of content relevant to your adoption journey. It helps you get started, engage your org, train your org, find your champions, and govern your environments.

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New Dataverse Videos! Currency, Date and Time, Migrating Access to Dataverse and Dataverse for Teams http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/power-platform/blog/power-apps/new-dataverse-videos-currency-date-and-time-migrating-access-to-dataverse-and-dataverse-for-teams/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 17:48:09 +0000 Four new videos in the Dataverse series to help users better understand some of the more complex data types: Currency and Date Time. Also available: videos covering the new Access Migration feature for Dataverse and Dataverse for Teams.

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I have just released four new videos in the Dataverse series to help users better understand some of the more complex data types and new features:

Currency in Dataverse provides an overview of why using Currency can be a better option than using Decimal for financial transitions and records. It covers the settings, logic present with the Data Type, and even provides examples of using this feature in apps and how to create a basic app to manage currency information.

Explaining Date and Time in Dataverse Using Power Apps  – This is a more advanced deep dive that will help you understand why your Date Time settings may be behaving differently than you anticipate. There are no demos but it provides detailed information about how Date Time is stored, how Power Apps submits and retrieves data, and the impacts your settings have on your data.

Migrating MS Access data to Dataverse and Power Apps – This video provides a demo of the new capability to migrate existing MS Access databased into Dataverse using the automated Access migration  tool.  This is an end to end demo discussing Steps to migrate in Access, showing Access forms modifying data that is stored in Dataverse, and that Access can see all changes made through a Power App.

Access migration to Dataverse for Teams – This video provides a demo of the new capability to migrate existing MS Access databased into Dataverse for Teams using the automated Access migration  tool.  This is an end to end demo discussing Steps to migrate in Access, showing Access forms modifying data that is stored in Dataverse, and that Access can see all changes made through a Teams based Power App.

I hope that they help you enhance your Dataverse and Power Apps experience. As always, all videos are part of the Dataverse playlist on YouTube.

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