This is week 2 of PL-900 preparation. In week 1, we have spoken about the why PL-900, systems instead of goals, and done few action items as part of the preparation. If you are still catching up, please read and do the action items from Day 1 to Day 5.
This week, we will learn more about the core components of Power Platform and practice the labs associated with each core component to get a better understanding of how these components would be useful in real-world projects. Let’s get started with day 6.
Day 6 – Introduction to Dataverse
On day 6, we will be learning about managing the data. One of the most important aspects of any solution is data my friends. We have different options to manage the data as listed below.
- Excel (Is not a data source)
- SharePoint
- SQL on-premises/SQL Azure
- Dataverse
- Oracle
- And many other options…
In this lesson, you will learn about Dataverse.
I wanted you to read just this one module for today and complete the action item. In this module, you will:
- Discover Microsoft Dataverse
- Learn about the Common Data Model
- Identify tables, columns, and relationships
- Learn about environments
- Discover business rules
Action Items:
Lab: Data Modeling
Additional Resources:
Getting Started with Dataverse
I will see you on day 7 to do more labs on Power Apps.
Day 7 – Labs on Canvas Apps
Today, we will do the Labs that you have built based on the day 6 action Item.
Action Item 1: Staff Canvas App
Action Item 2: Security Canvas App
Now think about how you can make an app for the requirements shared on Day 3. Comment on the community here on how you are planning to build the app?
Day 8 to do more labs on Power Apps(Model-driven apps) and Power Automate.
Day 8 – Labs on Model-driven Apps and Power Automate
On day 7, you have created a canvas Power Apps. Today, I want us to do the Labs on Model-driven app and Power Automate MS flow.
Action Items:
Action Item 1:Mange visit record
Action Item 2: Visitor Notification and security Sweep Flow. Congratulations on completing Day 8 of week 2. I will see you on day 9 to talk about Introduction to Power Virtual agent (PVA).
Day 9 – Introduction to PVA and Build a chatbot
On day 8, you have created a Model-driven App and Power Automate. Today, I want us to learn about Power virtual agents and do the Labs.
Action Items:
Action Item 1: Click here to read about PVA
Action Item 2: Build a basic chatbot
Congratulations on completing Day 9. I will see you on day 10 to talk about Power BI.
Day 10 – Intro to Power BI
On day 9, you have learned about PVA and created a basic bot. Today, I want us to learn about Power BI and do the Labs.
Action Items:
Action Item 1: Click here to read about PBI
Action Item 2: Report and analyze visiting patterns
Summary:
Congratulations on completing Day 10. I will see you on day 11, week3 to talk about Power Platform administration and working with portals. Also, we will be doing a lot of quizzes so you are ready for the exam by end of the week4.
Hope this was helpful for your preparation of PL-900. Please let me know what you think of day 6 to day 10 preparation. Was it helpful for you? Please leave a comment in the comments section below.
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