Max and Zoe Discuss Dataverse Telemetry and Application Insights

Max: Hey Zoe, I've been hearing a lot about Dataverse telemetry and Application Insights lately. Can you explain what it is and how it can help with logging and diagnostics? Zoe: Sure, Max! Dataverse telemetry allows you to receive detailed diagnostics and performance data from your Dataverse environment and model-driven apps. By integrating with Application … Continue reading Max and Zoe Discuss Dataverse Telemetry and Application Insights →

Viewing Retained Data: A Conversation with Max and Zoe

Max: Hey Zoe, I'm setting up data retention policies in Dataverse and need to view the retained data. Can you guide me through the critical steps and important limitations? Zoe: Sure, Max. First, let's talk about viewing retained data. You can do this using an advanced find query or by creating a Power Automate flow. … Continue reading Viewing Retained Data: A Conversation with Max and Zoe →

Decoding Data Retention: A Conversation Between Max and Zoe

Max: Hey Zoe, I'm trying to get a handle on what data retention actually is. Can you explain it in simple terms? Zoe: Sure, Max! Data retention is basically the policies and practices that an organization uses to manage its electronic data. It determines how long different types of data should be kept based on … Continue reading Decoding Data Retention: A Conversation Between Max and Zoe →

Mastering Wildcard Characters in FetchXML String Queries

When constructing queries in FetchXML that involve string conditions, utilizing wildcard characters can greatly expand your search capabilities and flexibility. This blog post will guide you through the different operators you can use with wildcard characters and explain each character's functionality, complete with relevant examples. Searching for Strings with Literal Wildcard Characters Sometimes, you might … Continue reading Mastering Wildcard Characters in FetchXML String Queries →

Exploring Many-to-Many Relationships in Dynamics 365 with FetchXML

Navigating data relationships in Dynamics 365 can sometimes feel like a complex puzzle, especially when dealing with many-to-many relationships. A practical example of this complexity is the interaction between the SystemUser and Team tables through the teammembership_association. This relationship allows for sophisticated queries that demonstrate the power and flexibility of FetchXML. Understanding FetchXML for Many-to-Many … Continue reading Exploring Many-to-Many Relationships in Dynamics 365 with FetchXML →

Introducing Version Control for Solution Cloud Flows

Max: Hey Zoe, have you checked out the new versioning feature for solution cloud flows? Zoe: No, I haven't. What does it do? Max: It's a game-changer. Previously, we didn’t have versioning for cloud flows, so if you needed to revert to a previous version after making changes or encountering errors, you were out of … Continue reading Introducing Version Control for Solution Cloud Flows →

Balancing Scalability and Functionality: A Discussion on Dataverse Elastic Tables

Max: Zoe, have you heard about the new Dataverse feature - elastic tables? Zoe: Yes, I've read a bit about them. They seem tailored for handling large volumes of data in real-time, right? Max: Exactly! They're great for scenarios like large retail campaigns where you might need to handle millions of transactions quickly. They automatically … Continue reading Balancing Scalability and Functionality: A Discussion on Dataverse Elastic Tables →

Link activities to various related records

Introducing a new feature that allows users to connect activity records like emails, appointments, tasks, and calls to multiple related party records such as accounts, contacts, leads, and opportunities. This marks a departure from the past when it wasn't possible to link an activity record with more than one related party. Now, users can easily … Continue reading Link activities to various related records →

Enhancing Model-Driven Power Apps with Custom Pages

Custom pages in Power Apps blend the flexibility of canvas apps with the structured approach of model-driven development, elevating the app creation process. These pages enable the integration of multiple tables, facilitate defining interactions, and empower users with low-code tools to craft versatile pages, dialogs, or panes. Each custom page represents a distinct element within … Continue reading Enhancing Model-Driven Power Apps with Custom Pages →

Flowing Conversations: Mastering Change Sets

Max: Hey Zoe, have you heard about the feature in Powerautomate that allows us to perform change set requests using flows? Zoe: No, I haven't. What's that all about? Max: Well, change sets are a way to bundle several operations together, so they either all succeed or all fail as a group. It's like putting … Continue reading Flowing Conversations: Mastering Change Sets →