Dynamics 365; Power Platform Podcast

This episode is a recording of our latest Technical Update Briefing webcast for Power Platform and Dynamics 365.  The Technical Update Briefing is a monthly live webcast where we take questions via chat and provide some of the latest information regarding PP and D365.  See the link below for more information, including slide deck:https://aka.ms/PowerPlatformTUBAlso covered briefly in this episode is the 2022 Release Wave 1.  Find more information on the deployment schedule here:2022 Release Wave 1 Deployment ScheduleIn addition, we offer a Dedicated delivery of the update briefing for Unified and Premier customers where an engineer is available to personally deliver the content in further depth and take questions.  More information can be found at the link below:Power Platform: Technical Update BriefingAdditional service offerings from the Business Applications Customer Engineer team at Microsoft:  https://community.dynamics.com/crm/b/crminthefield/posts/pfe-dynamics-365-service-offerings

This episode is a recording of our latest Technical Update Briefing webcast for Power Platform and Dynamics 365.  The Technical Update Briefing is a monthly live webcast where we take questions via chat and provide some of the latest information regarding PP and D365.  See the link below for more information:https://aka.ms/PowerPlatformTUBIn addition, we offer a Dedicated delivery of the update briefing for Unified and Premier customers where an engineer is available to personally deliver the content in further depth and take questions.  More information can be found at the link below:Power Platform: Technical Update BriefingAdditional service offerings from the Business Applications Customer Engineer team at Microsoft:  https://community.dynamics.com/crm/b/crminthefield/posts/pfe-dynamics-365-service-offerings

In this episode we'll continue our coverage of the 2022 Release Wave 1 for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.  This episode will focus on Power Apps and Dataverse features in wave 1.  In upcoming episodes we will cover Dynamics 365 specific features.Dynamics 365: 2022 release wave 1 planMicrosoft Power Platform: 2022 release wave 1 planPower Platform and Dynamics 365 Service Offerings - from the Business Applications Customer Engineer team at Microsoft

In this episode we'll start our coverage of the 2022 Release Wave 1 for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.  This episode will focus specifically on the features available for Early Access and those marked as "Users, automatically", features including changes to the experience for users and are enabled automatically.Dynamics 365: 2022 release wave 1 planMicrosoft Power Platform: 2022 release wave 1 planDynamics 365: Early Access FeaturesPower Platform: Early Access FeaturesPower Platform and Dynamics 365 Service Offerings - from the Business Applications Customer Engineer team at Microsoft

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This episode is a recording of our Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Technical Update Briefing for October 2021.  The briefing covers Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement app, Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, and the Power Platform.  Use the link below for further content such as the slide deck from the briefing and the video recording.  Our next live update briefing will be November 18, you can find more information at the links below.We are now offering private deliveries of the Technical Update Briefing content as part of your Premier/Unified Support offering with Microsoft.  Contact your Microsoft representative or email us at D365Podcast@microsoft.com.  You can also get more information here.Power Platform - Dynamics 365: Technical Update Briefing: November 18, 2021 Power Platform - Dynamics 365: Technical Update BriefingEmail: D365Podcast@microsoft.comTwitter

Christian Espinoza and Gilles Boevi from the Microsoft Customer Engineer team join to discuss the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform 2021 release wave 2.  We talk about the features in wave 2 that affect model-driven apps and will be automatically enabled for users.  Being that these features could affect the user experience, we are covering them in a separate epsisode.Release Plan Links:Dynamics 365 Release PlanPower Platform Release PlanFeatures discussed in this episode:New and planned features for Power Apps, 2021 release wave 2 | Microsoft Docs

Christian Espinoza and Gilles Boevi from the Microsoft Customer Engineer team join to discuss the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform 2021 release wave 2.  We'll talk about what a release wave is and associated dates.  We'll also discuss a few of the features currently in private preview associated with this wave.Release Plan Links:Dynamics 365 Release PlanPower Platform Release PlanFeatures:Collaboration with Microsoft TeamsIn-app notifications within model-driven appsPerformance Insights for Model-driven appsCustom Pages for model-driven appsAzure Synapse Link for DataverseOther Links:Microsoft Business Applications Customer Engineer BlogTwitter Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Service Offerings

This episode is a recording of our Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Technical Update Briefing for September 2021.  The briefing covers Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement app, Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, and the Power Platform.  Use the link below for further content such as the slide deck from the briefing and the video recording.  Our next live update briefing will be October 21, you can find more information at the links below.  Thanks!Power Platform - Dynamics 365: Technical Update Briefing: September 23Power Platform - Dynamics 365: Technical Update BriefingTwitter

Technical Update Briefing for June 2021 for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.  More information including slide deck from the webcast at the link below:Power Platform - Dynamics 365: Technical Update Briefing: June 24Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Monthly Update-June 2021Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Monthly Update - June 2021

The content in this recording was recorded during a live webcast on May 27, 2021.  This includes a variety of topics around Dynamics 365 and Power Platform including Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations!Power Platform - Dynamics 365: Technical Update Briefing: May 27Contains link to slide deckDynamics 365 and Power Platform Monthly Update-May 2021Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Monthly Update - May 2021Contains links to topics from this episode

Join Ryan Anderson and Ali Youssefi as they discuss the Return to Workplace Solution and how best to support and extend it!Blog article: Power Platform - Supporting and Extending the Return to Workplace SolutionSolution Overview: Return to Workplace SolutionTwitter: @PFEDynamics

The content in this recording was recorded during a live webcast on April 22, 2021.  This includes a variety of topics around Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Monthly Update-April 2021Contains links to topics mentioned in this episodePower Platform - Dynamics 365: Technical Update Briefing Webcast: April 22Contains link to slide deck

The content in this recording was recorded during a live webcast on March 25, 2021.  This includes a variety of topics around Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Monthly Update-March 2021Contains links to topics mentioned in this episodePower Platform - Dynamics 365: Technical Update Briefing Webcast: March 25Contains link to slide deck

PFE Dynamics Monthly UpdatesMicrosoft Business Applications Launch EventTerminology changesTransition to Unified InterfaceMobile OfflineTLS RSA cipher suitesUse Global Discovery ServiceClientGlobalContextFull list of deprecationsPowerApps | Making the Timeline control maker more productive Power Apps | What’s New in Power Query and Dataflows in Power AppsAzure API ManagementManage Microsoft Dataverse for TeamsPower Automate DesktopFind all audit enabled tables and columnsConnection References Dynamics 365 Online UpdatesDynamics 365 On-Prem UpdatesPortal Updates

PFE Dynamics Monthly UpdatesMicrosoft Ignite - Power AppsWave 2 Launch EventPower BI Embedded in model-driven appsCustomize Teams with built-in Power PlatformCoE Starter KitMove flows across environmentsVoice channel for Customer ServiceFull deprecations listPower Apps and Automated ArchitectureNew Solution Import ExperienceAPI Management and export to Power PlatformUpdates and ReleasesDynamics 365 Online UpdatesDynamics 365 On-Prem UpdatesPortal Updates

Dynamics 365 SalesDynamics 365 for Customer ServiceDynamics 365 for Customer Service InsightsDynamics 365 MarketingDynamics 365 Customer VoiceDynamics 365 Remote Assist

New and planned features for Power BI, 2020 release wave 2 - Power Platform Release Plan | Microsoft DocsNew and planned features for Power Apps, 2020 release wave 2 - Power Platform Release Plan | Microsoft DocsNew and planned features for Power Automate, 2020 release wave 2 - Power Platform Release Plan | Microsoft DocsNew and planned features for Power Virtual Agents, 2020 release wave 2 - Power Platform Release Plan | Microsoft DocsNew and planned features for AI Builder, 2020 release wave 2 - Power Platform Release Plan | Microsoft DocsNew and planned features for Microsoft Power Platform governance and administration, 2020 release wave 2 - Power Platform Release Plan | Microsoft DocsNew and planned features for data integration, 2020 release wave 2 - Power Platform Release Plan | Microsoft Docs

PFE Dynamics Monthly UpdatesDeprecationsPower Apps wave 2 updatesMicrosoft Power Platform Build ToolsPower Apps portals Web APITrigger flows from TeamsProject OakdaleCDS to Azure Data LakeEmail messages saved to Sent Items folderTroubleshoot Forms in a Model Driven AppPower Apps portal: Where do I start?Microsoft Business Applications Launch EventUpdates and ReleasesDynamics 365 Online UpdatesDynamics 365 On-Prem UpdatesPortal Updates

Monthly blog updatesThe Customer Engineer team for Dynamics 365 published a monthly update to our blog.https://aka.ms/PFEDynamicsMonthlyUpdate2020 Release Wave 2Covers releases from October 2020 to March 2021 https://aka.ms/d365podcast/Aug-2020-wave-2Business Applications at Microsoft Inspire 2020Digital learning content available on-demandhttps://aka.ms/d365podcast/Aug-Inspire-2020Company News Timeline DeprecationDelivers relevant news from Bing News about customersDeprecation date July 10, 2020. Support provided until September 10, 2020Starting September 10, 2020, will need to uninstall solution which will remove news widget from Account record pagesTo remove solution, go to Advanced Settings and Solutions, select CompanyNewsTimeline and then DeleteAlternative: News Power Apps PCFhttps://aka.ms/d365podcast/Aug-CNT-deprecationhttps://aka.ms/d365podcast/Aug-CN-PCFColumn Comparison through FetchXML, SDK, ODataColumn comparison in CDS-based queries.Use FetchXML, SDK API, or OData to perform column comparisons of attribute against specific value or comparison of two attributes to return records with matching valueLimitations: Only columns for single entityOnly two columnsMulti-value condition not supported (i.e., "in")Attribute data types must be compatible (i.e., "int vs string").https://aka.ms/d365podcast/Aug-column-comparisonMonitor tool now supports model-driven appsStream events from user session to diagnose an issueKPI for page loads, command exe's, etcNetwork request detailsWarnings for synchronous XHRsCustom script errors (e.g. onload, ribbon rule evaluation)Form execution event details (e.g. onload, onchange)https://aka.ms/d365podcast/Aug-monitor-toolSimplified Power BI integration in PowerApps PortalsPower BI Embedded as first-class component in portal designer similar to Forms and ListsAdd using portal designer property panel, no liquid codehttps://aka.ms/d365podcast/Aug-PBI-PortalsPower Apps Portals - Caching changesNo change to existing 15 minute SLA for data transfer between CDS and portalImproved caching in version 9.2.6.x and higherData changes done in portals will reflect immediately in CDShttps://aka.ms/d365podcast/Aug-Portals-cacheLearning Corner - Convert ideas to solutions with Power PlatformLearn how to solve a business problem with Power Appshttps://aka.ms/d365podcast/Aug-LCAI Builder - new prebuilt modelsReceipt processingText translation - translate to more than 60 languagesAvailable in Power Automatehttps://aka.ms/d365podcast/Aug-AI-updateUpdates and ReleasesOnline Updates https://aka.ms/d365podcast/OL-UpdatesOn-Prem Updates https://aka.ms/d365podcast/OP-UpdatesPortal Updates https://aka.ms/d365po

Monthly blog updatesPFE Dynamics Monthly Updates 2020 Release Wave 22020 Release wave 2 plans Dynamics 365 Sales bot is deprecatedEffective June 2, 2020, Sales bot is deprecated, used through Dynamics 365 Sales app for TeamsAfter July 31, 2020 no longer receive responses to conversationsBased on usage data and feedback, we will be working on a new set of capabilities and featuresDynamics 365 Sales bot Make the move to Dynamics 365 App for OutlookDynamics 365 for Outlook is deprecatedMicrosoft will continue to provide support, security and other critical updates until Oct 1, 2020Dynamics 365 App for Outlook Governing Digital Transformation with Power PlatformGo deeper on Power Platform governance capabilities - MBAS sessionsManaging and governing at scaleAnalytics and custom dashboardsLayers of securityData access controls and data loss preventionGoverning Power Platform Microsoft RPA (Robotic Process Automation) (UI Flows) trainingBeginning level trainingUsing Power Automate capabilitiesMicrosoft RPA in a Day New AI Builder models are now generally availableEntity Extraction prebuilt and Custom modelsCategory classificationAI Builder Models Power Apps Portals - convert existing add-on Portals to capacity based licenseMigrate from add-on licenses to new capacity based licenseCheck Portal Details page for current licensing model ("Change License" option)Considerations when changing:Portal will restartMust have appropriate license assignedAdmin privilegesOnly prod environmentsPower Apps Portals license convert AI Builder in Power AutomateDedicated actions for AI Builder in Power Automate introduced in May 2020Search for AI Builder when creating a new stepDetect and count objects in an imageDetect languageRecognize text in imageAI Builder in Power Automate Power Automate - New ConnectorsNew Connectors May 2020 Updates and ReleasesOnline Updates OnPrem Updates Portals

Monthly blog updatesThe Premier Field Engineer team for Dynamics 365 published a monthly update to our blog.PFE Dynamics Monthly Updates On-demand sessions from BizApps Summit and Microsoft BuildBusiness Applications Summit 2020 Microsoft Build Dynamics 365 Field Service mobile appOffline mode with sync statusView and manage bookings and work ordersCapture service notes including photos, video, audio, signatureCreate time off requestsDynamics 365 Field Service mobile app Manage Portals from Power Platform admin centerManage Portals from PPAC Power Virtual Agents - WebinarCall Q&A Maker from Power Virtual AgentsAAD authenticationAccess Graph APIPower Virtual Agents Webinar Enhanced Calendar ControlFind records quicklyManage records easilySupports personalization settingsFile and Image data types Dynamics 365 Connector is deprecatedDeprecated for Flows, Logic Apps, Canvas AppsUse Common Data Service (Current Environment) insteadIf not possible due to constraints, use Common Data Service connectorDynamics 365 Connector is deprecated CoE Starter KitMonitor (oversight of tenant resources)Govern (drive actions through insights)Nurture (learn about your community)CoE Starter Kit TDS Protocol endpoint for CDSRead-only access to CDS for reporting and analyticsCurrent support for SSMS and Power BizAppsRun TSQL queries against CDS dataTDS Protocol endpoint for CDSUpdates and ReleasesDynamics 365 Online Updates Online Updates Dynamics 365 On-Prem Updates OnPrem Updates Portal Updates Portals

Monthly blog updatesThe Premier Field Engineer team for Dynamics 365 published a monthly update to our blog.PFE Dynamics Monthly Updates Power Apps 2020 Wave 1 updatesPower Apps Integration with Microsoft TeamsPower Apps mobile appBuilding Quality apps with testing and debugging toolsUnified Interface updatesPower Apps Wave 1 Updates Power Apps Portals 2020 Wave 1 updatesSimplified themes in Portal Design StudioSimplified Portal identity provider configurationCustom Entity SearchPower Apps portals General availability in FrancePower Apps Portals Wave 1 Updates Dynamics 365 Marketing May 2020 UpdatesAll features now generally availableBeginning in May, updates will occur automaticallyOrganizations can still update manuallyDynamics 365 Marketing May 2020 update AI Builder 2020 Wave 1 updatesForm ProcessingObject detectionSentiment analysisLanguage detectionIdentifies the predominant language of a given text.Key phrase extractionText recognitionPrebuilt flowsAI Builder 2020 Wave 1 updates File and Image data types for model driven appsSupports annotations for imagesImages are not supported on mobileMultiple fields on an entity are allowed for this data typeStore a full image in addition to the thumbnail imageFile and Image data types Omnichannel for Customer ServiceMore digital messaging channels - WhatsApp, WeChat, Twitter Direct Message, LINEElevate a live chat to voice or video callCo-browse and remote desktop capabilitiesOmnichannel for Customer Service

Monthly blog updatesThe Premier Field Engineer team for Dynamics 365 published a monthly update to our blog.Dynamics 365 Monthly Update-May 2020 2020 Release Wave 1 ScheduleRelease Wave 1 is currently available and is being rolled out automatically in May. North America will receive updates starting May 22. Includes updates for Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Power Apps, Automate and others.Overall schedule Unified InterfaceLegacy web client is deprecated. Deadline to move to Unified Interface has moved to December 2020. Start planning now if you haven't already.Legacy web client is deprecated Transition existing web app Microsoft Business Applications Summit and BuildOn demand content available for both of these events:Microsoft Business Applications Summit Build Updates & ReleasesOn-Premises https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3142345/microsoft-dynamics-365-onpremise-cumulative-updates Online https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/dynamics-365ce#all-version-availability

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Hosts: Kevin NeelyRyan AndersonTopics we will cover:Dynamics 365 Release NotesDynamics 365 Monthly UpdatesPower Platform Release NotesSocial Media links:@PFEDynamicsD365Podcast@microsoft.comaka.ms/crminthefield