Design, build, and deploy multi-platform apps to overcome crucial business problems by leveraging the capabilities of low-code and no-code development enabled through Microsoft Power Platform and Teams Key Features Find out how you can accelerate the digital transformation of your organization as a citizen developer Build your first app with the help of step-by-step guidance and add capabilities with flows and bots Learn about lifecycle management for applications, environments, and licensing Book Description Microsoft Dataverse for Teams is a built-in, low-code data platform for Teams and enables everyone to easily build and deploy apps, flows, and intelligent chatbots using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents (PVA) embedded in Microsoft Teams. Without learning any coding language, you will be able to build apps with step-by-step explanations for setting up Teams, creating tables to store data, and leverage the data for your digital solutions. With the techniques covered in the book, you'll be able to develop your first app with Dataverse for Teams within an hour! You'll then learn how to automate repetitive tasks or build alerts using Power Automate and Power Virtual Agents. As you get to grips with building these digital solutions, you'll also be able to understand when to consider upgrading from Dataverse for Teams to Dataverse, along with its advanced features. Finally, you'll explore features for administration and governance and understand the licensing requirements of Microsoft Dataverse for Teams and PowerApps. Having acquired the skills to build and deploy an enterprise-grade digital solution, by the end of the book, you will have become a qualified citizen developer and be ready to lead a digital revolution in your organization. What you will learn Gain a deeper understanding of Microsoft Dataverse for Teams by exploring various business scenarios Design, build, and deploy enterprise-grade applications for Teams Develop Power Automate flows and PVA bots using Dataverse for Teams Discover administration and security best practices Understand the licensing requirements and advanced features of Microsoft Dataverse Identify scenarios in your organizations where your citizen development skills can be leveraged Who this book is for The book is for citizen developers, business professionals, or anyone looking to develop applications to solve critical business problems. Basic knowledge of using software like PowerPoint, Excel-like formulae, and navigating between application screens is all you need to get started with this book.

Lead the digital transformation wave with Microsoft Teams KEY FEATURES ● Explore numerous business scenarios to gain a better grasp of Microsoft Dataverse for Teams ● Build your first app with step-by-step instructions and expand features with flows and bots. ● Find more about the application, environment, and licensing lifecycle management. DESCRIPTION Microsoft Dataverse for Teams is a low-code data platform built into Microsoft Teams that allows anybody to create and deploy apps, processes, and intelligent chatbots utilizing Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents (PVA). You will be able to construct apps using step-by-step instructions for building up Teams, generating tables to hold data, and leveraging the data for your digital solutions without having to learn any coding languages. You'll be able to create your first app with Dataverse for Teams in under an hour if you follow the ideas in the book. You will learn how to use Power Automate and Power Virtual Agents to automate repetitive processes and create alerts. As you gain experience constructing these digital solutions, you'll be able to tell when it's time to upgrade from Dataverse for Teams to Dataverse, which includes more advanced features. Finally, you will learn about the administration and governance aspects of Microsoft Dataverse for Teams and PowerApps, as well as the license needs. By the end of the book, you will have acquired the skills necessary to build and implement an enterprise-grade digital solution. The readers will be prepared to lead a digital revolution in your organization. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Create enterprise-grade applications for Teams by designing, developing, and deploying them. ● Build Up Your Strength Using Dataverse for Teams, automate flows, and PVA bots. ● Learn about the best practices in administration and security. ● Learn about Microsoft Dataverse's licensing requirements and advanced features. ● Identify instances in which your citizen development talents can be put to use in your business. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is for developers, business experts. Basic understanding of how to use softwares like PowerPoint, Excel is required TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Digital transformation 2. Exploring Microsoft Dataverse for Teams 3. Using Microsoft Dataverse for Teams to Create Your First App 4. Adding Images, Screens, and File Attachments to Your App 5. Understanding Microsoft Dataverse 6. Automating using Microsoft Dataverse for Teams 7. Creating Effective Virtual Agents Bots for Teams using Microsoft Dataverse 8. Managing the Application Life Cycle and the Application Life Cycle in the Environment 9. Microsoft Dataverse Environment Upgrade 10. Security and Governance to Ensure Enterprise Readiness 11. Microsoft Dataverse and Dataverse for Teams licensing

The dramatic events of 2020 have clarified the urgent need for digital transformation in countless organizations. The rise of remote work and the rapidly increasing use of cloud technologies are just two drivers of the relentless pace of digital disruption. Despite this, many companies remain underequipped or hesitant to embrace digital transformation. Understanding the key drivers of change and leveraging the powerful capabilities from technologies with a collaborative platform can aid an organization to prepare for digital transformation. Building a Digital Future provides a clearly defined roadmap for executing this change with Microsoft Dynamics 365. Firms of all types and sizes will learn how Microsoft Dynamics 365 can help them: achieve competitive advantages for their business reduce the time needed to effect change by automating time-consuming tasks drive innovation and improvements through an evergreen system post implementation Each chapter of this book is curated with best practices, compelling customer examples, pitfalls to avoid, and salient points to remember. Building a Digital Future enables organizations to truly embrace the benefits of digital transformation by anchoring Microsoft Dynamics 365 at the core of their business. Perfect for any business leader looking for a one-stop and comprehensive playbook for transforming their business into a digital powerhouse with Dynamics 365.

Build customized apps quickly using real-world business scenarios and proven techniques with this all-inclusive guide for Microsoft Teams professionals Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Customize and extend Microsoft Teams using Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint framework, PowerShell, and Microsoft Graph APIs Integrate Microsoft-certified third-party and Dynamics 365 apps with Microsoft Teams Understand the low-code capabilities of Microsoft Teams provided by Dataverse for Teams Book DescriptionIn the evolving remote working arrangement, the demand for custom Microsoft Teams apps is increasing rapidly across businesses. If you are someone who aims to provide users with an exceptional experience through custom-built apps that adhere to industry standards and good governance, Customizing Microsoft Teams is for you! The book starts with an overview of Microsoft Teams customization and configuration prerequisites. It then shows you how to expose functionalities from various solutions through tabs, connectors, messaging extensions, and more before you move on to explore how the PowerShell module can manage multiple aspects of administration and how to use the SharePoint Framework for creating custom Microsoft Teams apps. You’ll be able to work with Microsoft Dataverse for Teams to build custom apps, bots, and flows using Power Apps, Power Virtual Agents, and Power Automate. As you publish your production-ready apps on the Teams store and Microsoft AppSource, you’ll also understand Teams app analytics and reporting functionalities. By the end of this book, you’ll have learned how to develop custom solutions to solve critical business problems and extend the power of Microsoft Teams to develop high-value use cases in the remote working culture.What you will learn Understand Microsoft Teams app architecture and configuration for custom apps Personalize the Teams compose box with your app and develop rich interactive cards Explore the diverse Teams capabilities using Microsoft Graph APIs Manage multiple aspects of Teams administration, including users, policies, and configuration Build custom apps and bots using Power Apps, Power Virtual Agents, and Power Automate Use community-driven, open source app templates for Microsoft Teams extensibility Publish your app on Microsoft AppSource for global subscribers Who this book is forIf you are a business user, Microsoft Teams developer, citizen developer, or Microsoft Teams admin working with Microsoft 365 apps and want to develop custom solutions with Microsoft Teams for multiple business use cases, this book is for you. It is recommended that you have a fundamental understanding of Microsoft 365 technologies to fully benefit from this book.

Gain expertise in solution architecture and master all aspects of Power Platform, from data and automation to analytics and security Key Features Become a full-fledged Power Platform expert and lead your solutions with conviction and clarity Adopt a consistent, systematic, and advanced approach to solution architecture Work on practical examples and exercises to develop expert-level skills and prepare for certification Book DescriptionIf you’ve been looking for a way to unlock the potential of Microsoft Power Platform and take your career as a solution architect to the next level, then look no further—this practical guide covers it all. Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect’s Handbook will equip you with everything you need to build flexible and cost-effective end-to-end solutions. Its comprehensive coverage ranges from best practices surrounding fit-gap analysis, leading design processes, and navigating existing systems to application lifecycle management with Microsoft Azure DevOps, security compliance monitoring, and third-party API integration. The book takes a hands-on approach by guiding you through a fictional case study throughout the book, allowing you to apply what you learn as you learn it. At the end of the handbook, you’ll discover a set of mock tests for you to embed your progress and prepare for PL-600 Microsoft certification. Whether you want to learn how to work with Power Platform or want to take your skills from the intermediate to advanced level, this book will help you achieve that and ensure that you’re able to add value to your organization as an expert solution architect.What you will learn Cement the foundations of your applications using best practices Use proven design, build, and go-live strategies to ensure success Lead requirements gathering and analysis with confidence Secure even the most complex solutions and integrations Ensure compliance between the Microsoft ecosystem and your business Build resilient test and deployment strategies to optimize solutions Who this book is for This book is for solution architects, enterprise architects, technical consultants, and business and system analysts who implement, optimize, and architect Power Platform and Dataverse solutions. It will also help anyone who needs a detailed playbook for architecting and delivering successful digital transformation projects that leverage Power Platform apps and the Microsoft business apps ecosystem. A solid understanding of Power Platform configuration and administration, Power Automate processes, Power Apps Portals, Canvas Apps, Dataverse Plugins, and Workflow Capabilities is expected.

Apply cutting-edge AI techniques to your Dynamics 365 environment to create new solutions to old business problems In Machine Learning with Dynamics 365 and Power Platform: The Ultimate Guide to Apply Predictive Analytics, an accomplished team of digital and data analytics experts delivers a practical and comprehensive discussion of how to integrate AI Builder with Dataverse and Dynamics 365 to create real-world business solutions. It also walks you through how to build powerful machine learning models using Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics. The book is filled with clear explanations, visualizations, and working examples that get you up and running in your development of supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning techniques using Microsoft machine learning tools and technologies. These strategies will transform your business verticals, reducing costs and manual processes in finance and operations, retail, telecommunications, and manufacturing industries. The authors demonstrate: What machine learning is all about and how it can be applied to your organization's Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Projects The creation and management of environments for development, testing, and production of a machine learning project How adopting machine learning techniques will redefine the future of your ERP/CRM system Perfect for Technical Consultants, software developers, and solution architects, Machine Learning with Dynamics 365 and Power Platform is also an indispensable guide for Chief Technology Officers seeking an intuitive resource for how to implement machine learning in modern business applications to solve real-world problems.

In today's fast-paced world, more and more organizations require rapid application development with reduced development costs and increased productivity. This practical guide shows application developers how to use PowerApps, Microsoft's no-code/low-code application framework that helps developers speed up development, modernize business processes, and solve tough challenges. Author Arpit Shrivastava provides a comprehensive overview of designing and building cost-effective applications with Microsoft Power Apps. You'll learn fundamental concepts behind low-code and no-code development, how to build applications using pre-built and blank templates, how to design an app using Copilot AI and drag and drop PowerPoint-like controls, use Excel-like expressions to write business logic for an app, and integrate apps with external data sources. With this book, you'll: Learn the importance of no-code/low-code application development Design mobile/tablet (canvas apps) applications using pre-built and blank templates Design web applications (model-driven apps) using low-code, no-code, and pro-code components Integrate PowerApps with external applications Learn basic coding concepts like JavaScript, Power Fx, and C# Apply best practices to customize Dynamics 365 CE applications Dive into Azure DevOps and ALM concepts to automate application deployment