Microsoft PowerApps: Using the Common Data Service

Learn how to use the Common Data Service for Apps, the storage solution used to power data-driven applications for Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, and Office 365.

Introduction

• Build powerful apps using the Common Data Service
• What you need for this course

1. Use the Common Data Service (CDS)

• The Common Data Service: The basics
• Log in to PowerApps
• Make a canvas app using CDS for apps
• Save your app

2. Work with CDS Entities and Relationships

• Explore the CDS entities
• Create a custom entity in PowerApps
• Add and customize text fields and option groups
• Add a relationship to a custom entity
• Customize views and forms
• Add data to an entity using Power Query
• Dynamics 365 and the Common Data Service

3. Work with CDS Fields and Logic

• Define a calculated field
• Edit a calculation to add a condition
• Delete a field
• Add fields to support the business rule
• Add a condition to a business rule
• Add actions to a business rule
• Validate, save, and activate the business rule
• Preview a model-driven sample app
• Edit a model-driven app in the app designer

4. Set Up an Environment

• Create an environment
• Create a CDS for Apps database

Conclusion

• Next steps