Microsoft Power Platform
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A Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code development platform that enables business application development, process automation, data analysis, and chatbot creation within the Microsoft Cloud Environment.
- AKA: Power Platform, Microsoft Business Platform, Microsoft Citizen Developer Platform.
- Context:
- It can provide Microsoft Power Apps for low-code application development.
- It can enable Microsoft Power Automate for business process automation.
- It can support Microsoft Power BI for business intelligence analysis.
- It can deliver Microsoft Power Virtual Agents for chatbot development.
- It can integrate with Microsoft Dynamics 365 through native connectors.
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- It can often connect to Microsoft Azure Service via built-in integration.
- It can often access Microsoft SharePoint Data through data connectors.
- It can often utilize Microsoft Teams Integration for collaboration features.
- It can often leverage Microsoft AI Builder for artificial intelligence capabilitys.
- It can often manage Microsoft Dataverse for data storage.
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- It can range from being a Personal Microsoft Power Platform to being an Enterprise Microsoft Power Platform, depending on its license tier.
- It can range from being a Basic Microsoft Power Platform to being an Advanced Microsoft Power Platform, depending on its feature set.
- It can range from being a Departmental Microsoft Power Platform to being an Organization-wide Microsoft Power Platform, depending on its deployment scope.
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- It can have Microsoft Power Platform Administration for platform management.
- It can perform Microsoft Power Platform Security through role-based access control.
- It can maintain Microsoft Power Platform Governance via policy settings.
- It can support Microsoft Power Platform Development through development tools.
- It can implement Microsoft Power Platform Monitoring via admin center.
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- Examples:
- Microsoft Power Platform Releases, such as:
- Initial Microsoft Power Platform (2017), with Power BI integration.
- Microsoft Flow Platform (2018), with workflow automation capability.
- Power Apps Platform (2019), with canvas app development.
- Unified Power Platform (2019), combining platform components.
- AI Builder Platform (2020), with artificial intelligence features.
- Teams Integration Platform (2021), with collaboration capability.
- Power Pages Platform (2022), with web development features.
- Copilot Enhanced Platform (2023), with AI assistance capability.
- Power Platform Cloud (2024), with enhanced cloud integration.
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- Microsoft Power Platform Releases, such as:
- Counter-Examples:
- Salesforce Platform, which uses proprietary development language instead of low-code approach.
- Google Apps Script Platform, which focuses on Google Workspace automation.
- ServiceNow Platform, which specializes in IT service management.
- Oracle APEX Platform, which requires database-centric development.
- Microsoft Visual Studio Platform, which needs traditional coding skills.
- See: Microsoft Cloud Platform, Business Application Platform, Low-code Development Platform, No-code Development Platform, Enterprise Application Platform.
References
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- On the other hand, Microsoft Power Platform is a set of low-code/no-code tools designed to help users create custom applications, automate processes, and analyze data without requiring extensive programming knowledge. It consists of the following components:
- Power Apps: A low-code application development platform that allows users to create custom business applications using a visual, drag-and-drop interface. Power Apps can be used to build standalone apps or extend and customize the functionality of existing Dynamics 365 applications.
- Power Automate (previously known as Microsoft Flow): A workflow automation tool that enables users to create and automate business processes, integrating with Dynamics 365 as well as various other applications and services.
- Power BI: A business intelligence and data visualization tool that allows users to create interactive reports and dashboards. Power BI can be used to analyze data from Dynamics 365 applications and other sources, providing insights and decision-making support.
- Power Virtual Agents: A platform for creating and deploying chatbots that can interact with users and automate tasks, such as answering questions or guiding users through processes. These chatbots can be integrated with Dynamics 365 and other systems.
- On the other hand, Microsoft Power Platform is a set of low-code/no-code tools designed to help users create custom applications, automate processes, and analyze data without requiring extensive programming knowledge. It consists of the following components: