Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant: PL-200 Exam Guide: Learn how to customize and configure Microsoft Power Platform and prepare for the PL-200 exam

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Product Description Get up to speed with expert tips, techniques, and the latest insights to confidently take the PL-200 exam Key Features Learn effectively with the help of self-assessment questions, mock tests, and detailed explanations in this up-to-date study guide Address the challenges faced by a functional consultant in day-to-day activities Understand how to configure, customize, and implement solutions based on Power Platform Book Description The Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate (PL-200) exam tests and validates the practical skills of Power Platform users who are proficient in developing solutions by combining the tools in Power Platform and the Microsoft 365 ecosystem based on business needs. This certification guide offers complete, up-to-date coverage of the PL-200 exam so you can prepare effectively for the exam. Written in a clear, succinct way with self-assessment questions, exam tips, and mock exams with detailed explanations of solutions, this book covers common day-to-day activities involved in configuring Power Platform, such as managing entities, creating apps, implementing security, and managing system change. You'll also explore the role of a functional consultant in creating a data model in the Microsoft Dataverse (formerly Common Data Service). Moving ahead, you'll learn how to design the user experience and even build model-driven and canvas apps. As you progress, the book will show you how to manage automation and create chatbots. Finally, you'll understand how to display your data with Power BI and integrate Power Platform with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams. By the end of this book, you'll be well-versed with the essential concepts and techniques required to prepare for the PL-200 certification exam. What you will learn Understand how to build apps that meet customer needs Extend the schema for Dataverse with entities, fields, and relationships Create and configure automations to simplify user activities Explore various security features in Power Platform and learn how to implement them Use multiple data sources to create task- or role-based web and mobile applications for users Automate business processes and enhance the user experience with Power Automate and UI Flows Integrate various applications within the Microsoft ecosystem with Power Platform Who this book is for This book is for functional consultants and business analysts who are involved in implementing solutions based on Power Platform or Dynamics 365. As the PL-200 exam is a pre-requisite for other role-based certifications in Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365, individuals pursuing their careers in these domains will also find this book helpful. Basic knowledge of Power Platform and access to a Power Platform environment are required to get started with this book. Table of Contents PL-200 Exam Power Platform Data modelling Business Rules Classic workflows Managing Data Common Data Service settings Security Model-driven apps Canvas apps Portal apps Power Automate Business Process Flows UI Flows Creating Chatbots Configuring Chatbots Power BI AI Builder Microsoft 365 integration Application Lifecycle Management Tips and Tricks Practice Test 1 Answers to Practice Test 1 Practice Test 2 Answers to Practice Test 2 About the Author Julian Sharp is a Dynamics 365 solutions architect, trainer, and Microsoft Business Applications MVP. He completed his MA at the University of Cambridge. He worked for Vigence for 20 years, with the last 16 years focused on Dynamics CRM/365, before founding Ready 365 to focus on training. Prior to Dynamics, he worked with both the Siebel CRM and on systems for contact centers. He has spoken at Microsoft Ignite and many other events. For the past 13 years, he has been an MCT delivering certification training around Dynamics 365, Azure, and the Power Platform. He has developed courseware for Dynamics 365 certification training and taught thousands of students with a high pass ra