Let’s be honest, most of us working in Dynamics 365 or the Power Platform have, at some point, wondered: Why can I see contacts, accounts, and leads so easily in Dataverse, but not the logs, clicks, or telemetry? To answer that, we need to go back to something that quietly powers everything behind the scenes: … Continue reading Understanding the Common Data Model: Why Your CRM Knows Who’s Who, but Not Who Clicked What
Category: Governance
Optimize Your Power Platform Storage: Free Up Space Efficiently
Power Platform environments often accumulate unnecessary data, leading to excessive storage consumption and increased costs. Managing storage efficiently is crucial for maintaining performance and reducing expenses. Microsoft provides several methods to free up storage, but today, we'll focus on the most impactful ones. Why Should You Optimize Storage? Managing your Power Platform storage isn't just … Continue reading Optimize Your Power Platform Storage: Free Up Space Efficiently
Prevent Empty Address Records in Microsoft Dataverse: The Ultimate Solution to Data Clutter
Managing data is a critical part of keeping business operations streamlined and efficient. However, a common problem that can clutter up your data environment is the creation of address records with empty data fields. These records take up valuable space, add noise to your datasets, and can complicate reporting and analytics. Fortunately, with recent updates … Continue reading Prevent Empty Address Records in Microsoft Dataverse: The Ultimate Solution to Data Clutter
A Guide to Restoring Deleted Records in Microsoft Dataverse: Tips, Techniques, and Best Practices
Managing data in Microsoft Dataverse is critical, especially when it comes to deleted records. Accidental deletions or necessary cleanups are common, and knowing how to restore these records can save time and maintain data integrity. This blog post dives into how you can restore deleted records in Dataverse, using both the Power Platform Admin Center … Continue reading A Guide to Restoring Deleted Records in Microsoft Dataverse: Tips, Techniques, and Best Practices
Max and Zoe Discuss: The Intricacies of Deleting Users in Power Platform Environments
Max and Zoe are back again! Today, they're tackling an important, yet sometimes overlooked, topic: deleting users in Microsoft Power Platform. Let's dive into their conversation. Max: "Zoe, why would we even need to delete users from a Power Platform environment? Can't we just remove their licenses and call it a day?" Zoe: That's a … Continue reading Max and Zoe Discuss: The Intricacies of Deleting Users in Power Platform Environments
Max and Zoe Discuss: Mastering Dataverse Auditing
Max: "Hey Zoe, I’ve been hearing a lot about Dataverse auditing lately. What's the big deal?" Zoe: "Oh, Max, Dataverse auditing is crucial for compliance, security, and governance. It’s like having a digital watchdog that keeps track of every change in your data, who made it, and when." Max: "So, it’s like a logbook for … Continue reading Max and Zoe Discuss: Mastering Dataverse Auditing
Max and Zoe Discuss: Navigating the World of Virtual Network Support for Power Platform
Max: "So, Zoe, I heard there’s a new way to keep our Power Platform resources super secure by using Azure Virtual Network. Can you break it down for me?" Zoe: "Sure, Max! Virtual Network support allows us to connect Power Platform directly to our resources inside a Virtual Network without exposing them to the public … Continue reading Max and Zoe Discuss: Navigating the World of Virtual Network Support for Power Platform
Max and Zoe Discuss: Controlling User Access with Security Groups in Power Platform
Max: "Hey Zoe, I've been hearing a lot about security groups in Power Platform. What's the big deal?" Zoe: "Max, security groups are like the gatekeepers of your environments. They control who gets in and who stays out. Imagine you have a set of environments for your company—Sales, Marketing, Service, and Dev. Each of these … Continue reading Max and Zoe Discuss: Controlling User Access with Security Groups in Power Platform
Max and Zoe Discuss: Navigating Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Policies in Power Platform
Max: "Zoe, I've been working on this flow for hours, and suddenly it's not letting me save. The error message says something about a blocked connector due to DLP policies. What’s going on?" Zoe: "Welcome to the world of Data Loss Prevention, or DLP, Max! It's all about keeping your organization’s data secure while allowing … Continue reading Max and Zoe Discuss: Navigating Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Policies in Power Platform
Max and Zoe Discuss: Safeguarding Dataverse Sessions with IP Cookie Binding
Max: "Zoe, I’m getting more concerned about session hijacking risks in our Dataverse environments. Do you think we’re secure enough?" Zoe: "I hear you, Max. One of the best ways to prevent these attacks is by enabling IP address-based cookie binding. It’s a powerful feature that can really beef up our security." Max: "How does … Continue reading Max and Zoe Discuss: Safeguarding Dataverse Sessions with IP Cookie Binding





