Please note: The CDS Connector is now referred to as Dataverse. This blog was written prior to that change. For a detailed demo on how to set up go to How to Lookup and Link Values Using Microsoft Dataverse. As you may know, Common Data Service, the sophisticated and secure backbone that powers Dynamics 365…
Microsoft Power Automate has come a long way since its introduction in 2016. More connectors are available than ever before and Microsoft is paving the way for Power Automate to be the future of workflows in D365. A common occurrence is the need to automate sending emails and this can easily be accomplished using the…
The Microsoft Power Platform (comprised of Power BI, Power Apps and Power Automate) is an innovative and powerful tool for the Microsoft Dynamics and Dynamics 365 communities. One of its hallmarks is how easy it is to use in comparison to other development tools. However, if you haven’t used the tools before, having some insight…
“If you build it, they will come” is a famous line from the movie Field of Dreams. Does the statement hold true for the Microsoft Power Platform? If you build a great system, will your employees and co-workers use it? Fortunately, you have a great tool like Analytics for the Common Data Service to help…
When reading a book, we often bookmark sections or pages that we want to return to later. In Microsoft Power BI, you can bookmark specific views of pages much like in a book. Bookmarks in Power BI allow users to capture the current view of a report page, including the state of slicers and visuals.…
One amazing thing about the 21st century is the fact that there is trackable data in everything we do. However, most businesses don’t know what to do with their data or how it can be manipulated to gain insights on areas outside the normal sales and financial reports. There are many ways you can use analytics…
With Microsoft Power BI, you get a platform that integrates with any data source you need, enabling you to create and share intuitive and visually appealing reports and dashboards that can revolutionize the way your organization uses data. What’s more, Power BI keeps your reports up-to-date by managing the connections from your data sources to…
Microsoft Power BI is the leader in the analytics and Business Intelligence marketspace. Many times, businesses want to begin leveraging business intelligence tools like Power BI but aren’t sure were to start. When evaluating a new Power BI implementation the first place to start is with the data. How is Data Created? First, review how…
Most organizations have customized needs that require them to stitch together solutions using multiple Microsoft Office products and tools. Spreadsheets, Access databases, and SharePoint lists are often leveraged by your users to address business processes outside of your ERP or CRM platforms. This approach can lead to sprawl and systems that are difficult to manage…