Mastering Dataverse Bulk Delete – Track, Audit, and Debug Your Bulk Deletion Jobs

So far in this series, we’ve explored how to initiate and automate bulk deletions in Dataverse, and how to protect critical records through retention. But how do you know your deletion job actually worked? In Part 4, we break down the tools and methods to track, monitor, and troubleshoot Bulk Delete operations. 1. Meet the … Continue reading Mastering Dataverse Bulk Delete – Track, Audit, and Debug Your Bulk Deletion Jobs

Mastering Dataverse Bulk Delete -Long-Term Retained Data and When Not to Delete

We have covered the what and how of bulk deletion in Dataverse. But not all data is disposable. In Part 3 of this series, we’ll explore when not to delete, how to manage retained records, and strategies for compliance-friendly cleanup that balances performance with governance. Understanding Retained Data For example: In healthcare, patient records must … Continue reading Mastering Dataverse Bulk Delete -Long-Term Retained Data and When Not to Delete

Mastering Dataverse Bulk Delete – Automating and Monitoring Your Cleanup Jobs

In Part 1 of this series, we explored the fundamentals of using the Bulk Delete feature in Dataverse to purge stale records at scale. In this part, we focus on how to schedule, automate, and monitor these jobs for ongoing success. Scheduling Bulk Delete Jobs Dataverse lets you schedule bulk delete jobs using the UI … Continue reading Mastering Dataverse Bulk Delete – Automating and Monitoring Your Cleanup Jobs

Mastering Dataverse Bulk Delete – Simplifying Data Cleanup

As enterprise applications grow, so does the data they collect. Test records, outdated leads, or inactive cases can clutter your system, slow performance, and inflate storage costs. Microsoft Dataverse offers a powerful yet underutilized feature to address this: Bulk Delete. In this first part of our Bulk Delete series, we explore how to use this … Continue reading Mastering Dataverse Bulk Delete – Simplifying Data Cleanup

Power Apps Search Series : Querying Dataverse with Full-Text Search

In the previous post, we introduced Dataverse Search and when to use it over traditional query methods. Now let’s roll up our sleeves and get hands-on with the Query API, which allows you to programmatically search Dataverse data using full-text, relevance-based search. What Is the Query API? The Dataverse Search Query API allows developers to … Continue reading Power Apps Search Series : Querying Dataverse with Full-Text Search

Power Apps Search Series – Introduction to Dataverse Search in Power Platform

Power Platform offers powerful search experiences across apps built on Dataverse but unlocking its full potential requires understanding how search behaves under the hood. In this series, we will explore Dataverse’s search capabilities for professional developers and solution architects. What Is Dataverse Search? Dataverse search is a full-text, relevance-based search engine integrated into the platform. … Continue reading Power Apps Search Series – Introduction to Dataverse Search in Power Platform

Integrate Dataverse and Azure Event Hubs Seamlessly

In Part 1 and Part 2, we explored foundational Azure integration with Dataverse and different ways to interact with Dataverse data within Azure. Now in Part 3, we dive into the event streaming side of integration specifically using Azure Event Hubs to stream Dataverse data in near real-time. This is ideal for scenarios where you … Continue reading Integrate Dataverse and Azure Event Hubs Seamlessly

Working with Dataverse Data in Azure – Practical Patterns & Considerations

In Part 1, we explored the why and how of Azure integration with Dataverse using Service Bus and Azure-aware plug-ins. Now in Part 2, we zoom into the real-world mechanics of working with Dataverse data inside Azure solutions. Whether you're building APIs, serverless workflows, or batch processes this post is your launchpad. Why Move Data … Continue reading Working with Dataverse Data in Azure – Practical Patterns & Considerations

Extending the Power Apps Timeline: Displaying Attendance Records with a Custom Connector

Introduction: The Problem with the Default Timeline The Timeline control in model-driven apps is one of the most useful UI components for displaying activities, notes, and related records. But until recently, the scope was somewhat rigid you could only surface system-defined entities such as emails, appointments, and custom activities. What if you wanted to bring … Continue reading Extending the Power Apps Timeline: Displaying Attendance Records with a Custom Connector

Mastering Alternate Keys in Dataverse: The Key to Seamless Integration, Upserts, and Sync

In the world of Dataverse and Power Platform development, GUIDs (record IDs) are often the go-to for identifying records. But in integration-heavy scenarios where external systems don’t (and shouldn’t) know about Dataverse-specific GUIDs there’s a smarter, more maintainable way to reference and sync data: Alternate Keys. In this deep dive, we’ll explore: What are alternate … Continue reading Mastering Alternate Keys in Dataverse: The Key to Seamless Integration, Upserts, and Sync