Extending Microsoft Business Central with Power Platform: Leverage Power Platform to create scalable Business Central solutions with high business value
by 作者: Kim Congleton (Author), Shawn Sissenwein (Author)
Publisher Finelybook 出版社: Packt Publishing (August 25, 2023)
Language 语言: English
Pages 页数: 458 pages
ISBN-10 书号: 1803240717
ISBN-13 书号: 9781803240718
Book Description
Discover how you can extend the capabilities of Business Central by building and deploying Power Platform solutions
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Key Features
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
Book 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.
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
Who this book is 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.
Table of
Contents
1. Business Central and Power Platform-Better Together
2. Getting to Know Business Central APIs
3. Connecting to Business Central in the Cloud and On-Premises
4. Working with Virtual Tables and Dataverse
5. Best Practices for Building Power Apps for Business Central
6. Building Flows for Business Central
7. Delivering Solutions
8. Automating Approvals and Reducing Manual Business Processes
9. Connecting Power BI for Business Central Data
10. Extending Functionality by Using Several Power Platform Solutions
11. User Adoption and Licensing Mapping Guide
12. Understanding the Center of Excellence and Why It Is a Valuable Tool
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