Module 1: Introduction
This module provides the attendee with an introduction to the concept of customizing and configuring Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.
Lessons
- Compare versions of Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Introduction to the Dynamics 365 Power Platform
- Introduction to Common Data Services
- Get acquainted with the Dynamics 365 framework
- Review the Dynamics 365 interfaces, devices and apps
- Understand the tools for Dynamics 365 customizers
- A brief overview of Solutions
- Understand the differences between Dynamics 365 organisations and environments
- Review further reading and resources
- Set up the lab environment - Acme Enterprises Event Management Solution
Lab 1: Setting up your Lab environment
- Setup your Lab and install sample data
Module 2: Initial Setup and Configuration
This module presents some of the most common features that require setup and configuration when Dynamics 365 is first installed.
Lessons
- An introduction to Dynamics 365 online setup
- An introduction to Dynamics 365 on premise setup
- The Power Platform Admin Center
- Review the System Settings area
- Understand how to configure Auto Save Settings
- Understand how to configure Format Settings
- Understand how to configure Audit Settings
- Understand how to configure Email Settings
- Understand how to configure Skype Integration
- Understand how to configure SharePoint Integration
Lab 1: Configure Settings
- Configure Settings in Dynamics 365
Lab 2: Configure Auditing
- Configure Audit Settings in Dynamics 365
Module 3: Security
This module highlights the importance of maintaining a robust security model in Dynamics 365 by stepping through how to configure Business Units, Security Roles, Users and Teams. Access Teams and Hierarchy Security are also considered.
Lessons
- Design and configure Business Units
- Configure Security Roles
- Manage Users and Teams
- Implement Access Teams
- Configure Hierarchy Security
Lab 1: Configure Users, Business Units, Security Roles and Access Levels
- Add new Users in Dynamics 365
- Create new Business Units
- Copy a Security Role and Configure Access Levels
- Assign Users to Security Roles
- Login to Dynamics 365 as a different User to test permissions
Module 4: Creating and Managing Entities
In this module we will start to look at customizing the Dynamics 365 schema, including Entities, Relationships, Fields and Forms which can be customised and extended using powerful inbuilt tools.
Lessons
- Introduction to the Dynamics 365 model
- Review the different Entity Types
- Create new Custom Entities
- Managing Entity Ownership
- Managing Entity Properties
- Custom Entity Security
- Virtual Entities
- Review Entities and Solutions
Lab 1: Creating and Managing Entities
- Creating a new Solution
- Create Custom Entities and configure Entity properties
- Add existing System Entities to a Solution
- Configure permissions for Custom Entities
Module 5: Customizing Fields in Power Apps
This module presents the different Field types that exist in Dynamics 365 including special Fields like Calculated and Rollup Fields. The Business Rule Designer is also introduced together with Field Level Security.
Lessons
- Introduction to Field Customization
- Understand the different Field Types
- Review Field Formats
- Create a new Field
- Review Fields and Solutions
- Implement a Calculated Field
- Configure Field Level Security
Lab 1: Creating and Managing Fields
- Creating Fields
- Create a Global Option Set
Lab 2: Creating a Calculated Field
- Creating a Calculated Field
- Add Fields to an Entity Form
Lab 3: Configuring Field Level Security
- Enable a Field for Field Level Security
- Configure a Field Security Profile
Module 6: Customizing Relationships and Mappings in Power Apps
This module provides an overview of the different types of Relationships that can be created in Dynamics 365. Relationship Behaviours and Mappings are also considered.
Lessons
- Introduction to Relationships
- Review the different Relationship Types
- Create a Relationship
- Review Relationships and Solutions
- Understand Relationship Behaviour
- Implement a Hierarchy Relationship
- Configure Field Mappings
Lab 1: Create Entity Relationships
- Create Entity Relationships
- Configure Relationship Behaviour
Lab 2: Create a Hierarchical Relationship
- Configure a Hierarchical Relationship
Lab 3: Configure Field Mappings
Module 7: Customizing Forms, Views and Visualizations in Power Apps
This module steps through the process to create, customize and configure Forms, Views, Charts and Dashboards in Dynamics 365.
Lessons
- The process to create a new Form
- Review the different Form types
- Using the Form Designer
- Customizing the Main, Quick View and Quick Create Forms
- Editable Grids
- Configure Form Security
- Review the different View types
- Customizing System Views
- Customizing System Charts and Dashboards
Lab 1: Customizing Forms
- Customising Forms
- Create a Quick Create Form
- Create a Quick View Form
Lab 2: Configuring System Views
- Create Custom System Views
Lab 3: Configuring Charts and Dashboards
- Configure a System Chart
- Construct a System Dashboard
Module 8: Building Custom Power Apps to work with Dynamics 365
In this module you will learn how to provision and use the Dynamics 365 App Designer to create a custom App and navigation.
Lessons
- An introduction to Power Apps and the Power Platform
- An introduction to the App Designer
- Customizing the Sales and Customer Service Apps
- App Designer Walk Through
- App Designer Features
- Security Enabled Navigation
- Constructing an App
- Publishing an App
- Apps and Solutions
Lab 1: Build a custom Event Management App
- Use the App Designer to build a custom App
Module 9: Workflows, Business Process Flows and Power Automate
In this module you will learn how to create and maintain Workflows, Business Process Flows and Power Automate Flows in Dynamics 365 and Power Apps.
Lessons
- Introduction to Processes
- Workflow
- Business Process Flows
- Microsoft Flow
Lab 1: Create a Workflow
- Customising Forms
- Create a Quick Create Form
- Create a Quick View Form
Lab 2: Create a Business Process Flow
- Create a Business Process Flow
- Add Stages and Steps to a Business Process Flow
- Configure Branching Logic in a Business Process Flow
Lab 3: Creating Flows in Power Automate
- Use Power Automate with Dynamics 365 and Power Apps
- Using Power Automate Dynamics 365 Templates
- Integrating Power Automate Flows with Dynamics 365
- Testing and diagnosing issues with Power Automate Flows
Module 10: Solution Management
In this module you will learn how to create and manage Solutions in Dynamics 365 across multiple environments.
Lessons
- An introduction to Solution Management
- How to add and administer components in a Solution
- The differences between unmanaged and managed Solutions
- How to export and import a Solution
- How to set Managed Properties for a Solution
- What happens when you delete a Solution
- How to Clone a Solution Patch
- How to Clone a Solution
Lab 1: Solution Management
- Export an Unmanaged Solution
- Import an Unmanaged Solution
- Configuring Managed Properties
- Export and Import Managed Solutions
- Create a Solution Patch
- Clone a Solution
