Extending Microsoft Business Central with Power Platform: Leverage Power Platform to create scalable Business Central solutions with high business value - Softcover

Congleton, Kim; Sissenwein, Shawn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1803240717 ISBN 13: 9781803240718

Publisher: Packt Publishing, 2023

Synopsis

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-premise 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. Progressively, 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. Get to know Business Central API's
3. Connecting to your BC in the cloud and On Premise
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 Process
9. Connecting Power BI with Business Central Data
10. Extending functionality by using several Power Platform Solutions
11. User Adoption and Licensing Mapping Guide
12. Understanding Center of Excellence and why it is a valuable tool

About this title

About the Author

Kim Congleton is a Microsoft Certified Professional and started her technology career over 25 years ago. She fell in love with technology at an early age when her mother gave her a book on programming with DOS 2.0. Ever since then, she has been learning technologies in order to build solutions for people and companies. She has been a system analyst, developer, solution architect, consultant, chief operations officer, and chief technology officer. She began her journey with Microsoft Navision on version 4.0 and quickly fell in love with ERP systems. Her passion is using technology to solve complex problems as simply as possible. She is a NAVUG All-Star and has presented at numerous Microsoft and user group conferences. The Power Platform has given her the opportunity to become a true citizen developer and do that.

Shawn Sissenwein is a Microsoft Certified Professional and works as a solution architect. With over 20 years of experience in the NAV and Business Central space, Shawn has developed a deep understanding of the platform and its capabilities. Her primary role revolves around architecting and developing solutions that enable organizations to optimize their operations and achieve their business goals. With over a decade of experience in international projects and organizations, Shawn has honed her ability to understand and adapt to different business environments and cultural nuances. Shawn’s ability to navigate cultural differences has been vital in delivering successful implementations for multinational clients. Passionate about continuous learning, Shawn keeps up to date with the latest advancements and best practices in the NAV, Business Central, and Power Platform space. Shawn brings valuable insights through speaking engagements, fostering collaboration and networking among industry peers.

Edition details

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1803240717
• ISBN 13: 9781803240718
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 458