We all know that Power Automate is an excellent way of automating business processes within your business but did you know that you are also able to use it as a way of continuously testing? Power Automate has recently released the concept of UI Flows which allow flows to interact with a browser using the Selenium framework. This provides a very efficient way to implement automated testing into your organisation. In this blog, I will show you how to create a flow that creates an Account in your CRM instance. [AC_PRO id=836] Let’s get started creating a new UI Flow.…
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I was helping a member of the Power Platform community resolve an issue they were having, and I have been able to resolve the requirement with the following solution. The Requirement When a case is resolved within Dynamics 365, a Forms Pro survey should be sent to the customer to allow them to provide feedback. When the response is received, the feedback should be logged against the case. Solution Overview To deliver a solution to the requirement, I have created two Power Automate flows. One of which sends the initial survey to the customer and a second to tie the…
A good understanding of the solution framework and its capabilities is required to implement a robust application lifecycle management process. This section is meant as an overview of the solution framework for those who do not have a solid understanding or as a reminder for those solution experts. What is a Solution? In its most simplistic form, a solution is a container of application components. A solution is an easy way to group components and move them between environments. Solutions can be used to ensure all new components have a universal naming prefix and is the method to author, package,…
A common discussion in any project is what integrations are needed? This is a big question and often a point of much debate. I hope that this article helps demystify integration and make you consider your approach. The biggest question being to integrate or not to integrate? Why do we need to integrate? The primary question that we need to ask when discussing integrations is why do we need to integrate? By asking this crucial question will help determine the integration pattern that should be implemented. Depending on the reason why to integrate there may be a need to store…
When starting a new Dynamics 365 implementation, it is a common question. Should we use a Microsoft or partner accelerator? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer, but hopefully, this blog post will help you navigate the choices and evaluate a fit for your business. The first question that needs to be answered is the accelerator you are considering really an accelerator or is it a product? The second question and more importantly, are you looking for an accelerator or a product? The term product and accelerator commonly get confused, and it is essential to understand what you need as a…
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with the Bearded CRM Guys on the Power Platform Podcast. We talk about community and the daily call I set up to allow people to continue to connect during lockdown! Listen to the podcast below and be sure to check out the other great podcasts the guys do here: Power Platform Podcast
Public speaking is a daunting task for many people, but it doesn’t have to be. You can do many things to improve your public speaking skills and become more successful as a speaker. This blog post will discuss 5 tips that will help make you into the best public speaker possible! Stay calm and breathe. The most important aspect of public speaking is your state of mind. You have to be confident and relaxed for your presentation to come across as natural, authentic, and lively. If you are feeling nervous or anxious before going on stage, just take a moment…
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I have been a loyal Microsoft Dynamics fan for over 15 years. I loved the power of the product and how easy it was to use. Still, something happened. Microsoft Power Platform (MPP) was released, and now I am in love with the Power Platform! Power Platform is a low-code/no-code solution that makes building business applications easier than ever before. What is Power Platform? The Power Platform is Microsoft’s latest offering in the cloud. Beginning with PowerApps, it has grown to include a whole suite of business applications from PowerBI and Power Automate. Why should you use the Power Platform?…
First off let me apologise for the lack of updates recently. We are all stuck at home due to the pandemic that is sweeping across the globe, so surely I should be adding new content all the time? I know, right! Well, I have not just been killing the hours watching Netflix I have been using the time to work on something that I have had in mind for a while. Some proper Power Automate training courses! Watch this space!