Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

* Microsoft just made it easy to log telemetry from your canvas Power Apps using Azure Application Insights – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/log-telemetry-for-your-apps-using-azure-application-insights/
* More images per entity now in CDS and in Power Apps – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/public-preview-of-multiple-image-attributes-in-power-apps/
* Improvements coming to Power Platform custom connectors – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/optimizing-connectors-through-enhanced-built-in-validations/
* See some nice updates to AI Builder making it easier to use filtered data and data from related entities – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/ai-builder-prediction-now-supports-related-entities-and-filtering/
* Center of Excellence Toolkit was updated again this week. The Automations have been improved considerably. There’s more work being done to improve theModel-Driven App data collection.
* Power Automate goodness – tips for using child Flows – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/helpful-tips-for-using-child-flows/
* New Power Virtual Agents connector allows you to easily build Power Automate Flows for your agent – https://powervirtualagents.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/use-power-virtual-agents-connector-to-build-power-automate-flows-for-your-bot/

What’s New in CE:

* Enable 2020 Wave 1 Preview on a testing environment – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/admin/opt-in-early-access-updates
* On Model-Driven Power Apps, with the 2020 Wave 1 Preview enabled, you’ll now see “Save” and “Save and Close” always available in the command bar on edit forms – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/save-is-always-visible-in-the-command-bar-on-edit-forms/
* If you use Dynamics Marketing, read this to secure your domains – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2020/02/06/authenticate-dynamics-365-marketing-domains-by-april-2020/
* If you have older OSes on machines talking to CE, pay attention to this notification – https://dffstorage.blob.core.windows.net/content/D365_Cipher_Deprecations.pdf

What’s New in HR/Retail/BC:

* Changes to Learn – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/dynamics365/
* Changes to Partner Source – https://partner.microsoft.com/en-US/
* Human Resources documentation – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/human-resources/
* What’s new in Human Resources – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/human-resources/hr-whats-new-2020-02-03 and https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/human-resources/hr-whats-new-2020-02-07
* Leave and Absence in preview for Human Resources – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2020/02/06/improve-the-leave-and-absence-experience-across-the-organization/
* Benefits in preview for Human Resources – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2020/02/04/preview-new-benefits-capabilities-for-dynamics-365-human-resources/

* What’s new or changed in Commerce – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/commerce/get-started/whats-new-10-0-9
* Dynamics 365 Commerce officially released – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2020/02/03/deliver-smarter-connected-retail-experiences-with-dynamics-365-commerce/

What’s New in F&O:

* Application 10.0.9 update 33 now ready for preview – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/dev-itpro/get-started/whats-new-platform-update-33 and https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2020wave1/finance-operations-crossapp-capabilities/planned-features

* Documentation for Grid Features (Demonstrated last show) – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/fin-ops/get-started/grid-capabilities
* What’s new in Finance 10.0.9 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/finance/get-started/whats-new-changed-10-0-9
* What’s new in Supply chain 10.0.9 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/supply-chain/get-started/whats-new-scm-10-0-9

What’s New in Solution Updates:

* Core CDS Platform update to 9.1.0.12629 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update126
* Core CDS Platform update expected this weekend to 9.1.0.12935 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update129
* Adobe Sign to 9.0.0.4
* Power Apps Checker to 1.1.1.24
* Field Service to 8.8.9.250
* Channel Integration Framework to 9.1.0.370
* Marketing to 1.35.10058.1075 (do this in Applications, not Solutions)
* Service Level Agreement Anchor to 9.0.19122.1005
* LinkedIn Sales Navigator to 3.0.1.350

Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

* Power Automate makes it much more intuitive to format numbers with this new control – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/simplified-number-formatting/
* Make a Power Virtual Agent understand how to respond based on an FAQ page already on the web – https://powervirtualagents.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/automatically-generate-bot-content-from-faq-pages/
* While it will still be challenging for true citizen developers to use, it’s
great to see the SAP ERP connector finally light up in Power Platform –
https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introducing-the-sap-erp-connector/
* Microsoft Power Virtual Agent configuration to help it understand user
questions better – https://powervirtualagents.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/smart-entity-extraction-and-proactive-slot-filling/
* Automated testing comes to Canvas PowerApps –
https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introducing-test-studio-to-build-end-to-end-tests-and-maintain-your-app-quality/
* Canvas PowerApps Stream videos control –
https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/microsoft-stream-videos-and-channels-in-canvas-apps/
* Power Automate UI Flows Improvements – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-automate-ui-flows-january-2020-update-is-now-available/
* AI Builder models get easier to use in Power Automate –
https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introducing-simplified-ai-builder-experience-in-power-automate/

What’s New in CE:

* Preview of Premium Auto Capture in Sales is now available, at least in some orgs, if you have Sales Insights enabled. Adds more activities to capture, the ability to capture Contacts, and a unified place to look at all the suggestions – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/ai/sales/premium-auto-capture

What’s New in HR/Retail/BC:

* What’s New in Talent – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/talent/whats-new-talent-january-21-2020

• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/talent/whats-new-talent-january-14-2020 
•  https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/talent/whats-new-talent-january-7-2020

* D365 account protection and loss prevention –
https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2020/01/14/introducing-dynamics-365-account-protection-and-loss-prevention/
* What’s new in Retail February 2020 Update 10.0.8 –
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/retail/get-started/whats-new-10-0-8
* GP to BC Migration – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/business-central/ui-extensions-dynamicsgp-data-migration

What’s New in F&O:

* Platform Update 32 available to all customers – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/dev-itpro/get-started/whats-new-platform-update-32
* What’s new or changed in Dynamics 365 Finance version 10.0.8 (February 2020) – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/finance/get-started/whats-new-changed-10-0-8
* What’s new or changed in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management 10.0.8 (February 2020) – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/supply-chain/get-started/whats-new-scm-10-0-8

What’s New in Solution Updates:

* Core CDS Platform update to 9.1.0.11732 –
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update117
* Core CDS Platform update expected this weekend to 9.1.0.12056 (should allow preview features to be enabled if desired) –
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update120
* AI Solution Anchor to 1.12.2.6 then 1.12.3.10 then 1.12.4.1
* Enterprise Sales App to 9.0.1912.1007
* Field Service to 8.8.9.84
* Forms Pro to 1.20.0.0
* Project Service to 3.10.5.28
* Enterprise Sales App to 9.0.1912.3031
* Sales Insights to 9.0.1.7083
* Omni-Channel Chat to 1.5.5.910 (update it from the applications tab, though)
* Omni-Channel SMS to 1.5.5.818 (update it from the applications tab, though)

Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

* The New Flow Community Cookbook is here. Contribute your assets to the broader community! – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/the-new-flow-cookbook-is-here/
* Power Automate with Adaptive Cards brings responsive data capture scenarios to life in Teams – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-automate-adaptive-cards-introduces-business-form-scenarios-on-microsoft-teams/
* Webinar coming up shortly after the show talking about Power Virtual Agent integration with BOT Framework skills – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/jan-17-webinar-integrating-bot-framework-skills-with-power-virtual-agents/
* Love seeing continued updates to the Power Platform Center of Excellence Starter Kit – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/update-to-the-power-platform-center-of-excellence-starter-kit/
* Self-Service Purchase capabilities turns on Tuesday, Jan 28. Reminder, if you have a need to disable it, you can with https://aka.ms/allowselfservicepurchase-powershell
* Second Reminder – Release Notes for 2020 should be posted here – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/release-plans/#pivot=products&panel=products1  on or around Monday, Jan 27, 2020.

What’s New in CE:

* Tip for very efficient way to display related information about a record – https://www.inogic.com/blog/2020/01/how-to-use-enhanced-reference-panel-in-uci-for-rendering-multiple-sub-grids/

What’s New in Solution Updates:

* Core CDS Platform update to 9.1.0.11139 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update111
* Core CDS Platform update expected this weekend to 9.1.0.11437 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update114
* Field Service to 8.8.8.135
* Project Service to 3.10.4.21
* Dynamics 365 Electronic Medical Records to 2.1.3.0
* AI Solution Anchor to 1.11.1.2 then 1.11.1.3
* Environment Variables to 1.0.2.7
* Core Service Scheduling to 9.0.19122.1010

Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

* Working with better file storage architecture in CDS/Power Platform and Canvas Apps – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/public-preview-of-file-attribute-in-power-apps/
* More on file storage unique to Common Data Service – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introducing-improvements-to-data-storage-in-common-data-services/
* Canvas PowerApps components get support for connectors to make UI and data repositories portable between apps easily – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/canvas-components-get-support-for-connectors/
* Update to the Power Apps and Power Automate Administration and Governance Whitepaper is now available – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/update-to-the-power-apps-and-power-automate-administration-and-governance-whitepaper-is-now-available/
* AI Builder gets new text recognizer capability and is now available in more places – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/ai-builder-december-update/

What’s New in CE:

* Performance benefits of unified interface – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/performance-benefits-of-unified-interface/
* Compare SharePoint and CDS file/image storage – https://jukkaniiranen.com/2019/12/why-would-you-store-images-and-files-in-cds/
* Wanting to use “Create PDF” or “Email PDF” and only see “No Options
Available”? Tip for setting it up to function as desired – http://mscrmgmr.blogspot.com/2019/12/create-pdf-have-no-options-available-on.html
* Reminder – Dynamics Social Engagement will stop working on Jan 16 (just before our next show)
* Another helpful post about App for Outlook details – https://community.dynamics.com/crm/b/crminthefield/posts/dynamics-365-app-for-outlook-part-9—app-for-outlook-components
* PCF Control to utilize new File fields in Model Driven Apps – https://stuffandtacos.azurewebsites.net/2019/12/27/file-field-manager-for-model-driven-app/

What’s New in Talent/Retail/BC:

* What’s New in Talent – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/talent/whats-new-talent-december-17-2019
and https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/talent/whats-new-talent-december-12-2019
* Business Central Wave 2 Release PDF – https://download.microsoft.com/download/4/3/b/43bbc143-5ca4-4996-8cb7-de76cbfa05f7/2019%20Release%20Wave%202%20%20-%20Dynamics%20365%20Business%20Central%20-%20Release%20Overview%20Guide%20v2019-2-0.pdf
* Release Calendar Page – https://dynamics.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications/product-updates/#release-calendar
* What’s New or Planned in Cross-App Capabilities – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2019wave2/finance-operations-crossapp-capabilities/planned-features

What’s New in F&O:

* Learner’s Catalog for F&O – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/fin-ops/get-started/learning-catalog?toc=/dynamics365/commerce/toc.json
* Feature Platform 32 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/dev-itpro/get-started/whats-new-platform-update-32
* Where to you now find What’s New in LCS – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/dev-itpro/lifecycle-services/whats-new-lcs

What’s New in Solution Updates:

* Core CDS Platform update to 9.1.0.10537 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update105
* Core CDS Platform update to 9.1.0.10743 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update107
* Core CDS Platform update expected this weekend to 9.1.0.10955 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update109
* Marketing to 1.35.10057.1054
* Adobe Sign to 9.0.0.0
* Sales Insights to 9.0.1.7079
* Customer Service Hub Anchor to 9.0.19111.1004
* Forms Pro to 1.19.0.0
* Dynamics Sales App to 9.0.1911.3012

What’s New in Power Platform:

• Activate Power Automate Flows on Solution Import – https://community.dynamics.com/crm/b/crminthefield/posts/auto-activate-power-automate-flows-during-solution-import
• International updates to Power Automate’s UI Flows – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-automate-ui-flows-december-2019-update-is-now-available/

What’s New in CE:

• PCF Goodness – http://develop1.net/public/post/2019/12/03/salesspark-and-the-power-apps-component-framework
• Transition dashboard to UCI only – https://runone.powerappsportals.com
• Detail that’s important to know when setting up group assignment of security roles – #nodynamiconesyet

What’s New in Talent/Retail/BC:

• What’s New in Talent – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/talent/whats-new-talent-november-19-2019 and https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/talent/whats-new-talent-december-3-2019
• Big Talent Announcement – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2019/12/06/building-a-more-successful-workforce-with-dynamics-365-human-resources/

What’s New in F&O:

• On Hand Inventory Service – December Preview coming soon –https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2019wave2/dynamics365-supply-chain-management/inventory-on-hand-service

What’s New in Solution Updates:

• Core CDS Platform update expected this weekend to 9.1.0.10535 (none happened last weekend due to US holiday) – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update105
• Field Service to 8.8.7.47, then to 8.8.7.156
• Project Service Automation to 3.10.3.18
• LinkedIn Sales Navigator to 3.0.1.280, then 3.0.1.290
• Sales Insights to 9.0.1.7073
• Omnichannel Hub to 1.5.5.300
• AI Solution Anchor to 1.10.3.8
• Sales to 9.0.1910.3011

How do I operationalize things:

• How to embed a Power BI Report directly into a Model Driven App Form – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/maker/model-driven-apps/embed-powerbi-report-in-system-form
• Show embedding a Canvas PowerApp in Teams with updated experience – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/add-your-canvas-apps-to-teams/
• Enabling WMS for a Mobile Device – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/supply-chain/warehousing/install-configure-warehousing-app
• Link to instructions doc with screenshots Dan made: https://dff2.azurewebsites.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Setting-UP-Mobile-Device.docx

What’s New in Power Platform:

• Article with good tips for working with offline data in Canvas Power Apps – https://stuffandtacos.azurewebsites.net/2019/11/05/canvas-apps-and-offline-tips-and-tricks/
• PowerApps CDS connector improved experience is GA – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/general-availability-of-improve-data-source-experience-and-common-data-service-views/
• Power Automate now supports CDS Transactions natively – http://develop1.net/public/post/2019/11/16/flows-now-support-cds-transactions
• Call CDS Actions directly from Power Automate – https://www.inogic.com/blog/2019/11/how-to-call-an-action-through-power-automatems-flow/
• More updates to Self Service Purchase Options – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/commerce/subscriptions/self-service-purchase-faq
• Easy parent/child Flows and 28 new connectors in Power Automate – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/october-updates-for-microsoft-flow/
• Sales Operations and Management should definitely utilize this to track adoption and results – Analyze LinkedIn Sales Navigator usage data in Power BI – https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/analyze-linkedin-sales-navigator-usage-data-in-power-bi/
• Canvas Power Apps get a nifty new insert pane for adding components to Apps – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/easily-search-drag-and-drop-from-the-new-canvas-insert-pane
• Now that Power Platform supports data gateways in non-default environments (yay!), here are some great tips on configuration – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/supporting-on-premises-data-gateways-in-non-default-environments/
• Power Platform Dataflows Improvements – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-power-platform-dataflows-general-availability/

What’s New in CE:

• Great series of blog posts on how to use EasyRepro for automated testing (continued) –
• Adding EasyRepro to Azure DevOps – https://community.dynamics.com/crm/b/crminthefield/posts/test-automation-and-easyrepro-05—adding-easyrepro-tests-to-azure-devops

What’s New in Talent/Retail/BC:

• SQL 2019 Available for ERP Customers – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/sql-server/what-s-new-in-sql-server-ver15?view=sql-server-ver15
• What’s new in Retail 10.0.7 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/retail/get-started/whats-new-10-0-7
• What’s New in Talent – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/talent/whats-new-talent-oct-29-2019
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/talent/whats-new-talent-november-5-2019
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/talent/whats-new-talent-november-12-2019

What’s New in F&O:

• Synchronize Project Contract from PSA to F&O – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/finance/project-management/project-contracts-templates
• Feature Preview 10.0.7 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/finance/get-started/whats-new-changed-10-0-7
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/supply-chain/get-started/whats-new-scm-10-0-7
• Platform Update 31 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/dev-itpro/get-started/whats-new-platform-update-31
• New Dual Write Features – https://www.yammer.com/dynamicsaxfeedbackprograms/#/threads/show?threadId=424716906627072

What’s New in Solution Updates:

• Core CDS Platform update to 9.1.0.10129 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update101
• Core CDS Platform update expected this weekend to 9.1.0.10329 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update103
• Sales Insights to 9.0.1.7071, then 7072
• AI Solution Anchor to 1.10.2.6
• Forms Pro to 1.18.0.0
• Core Service Scheduling to 9.0.19102.1002

How do I operationalize things:

• How to embed a Power BI Report directly into a Model Driven App Form – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/maker/model-driven-apps/embed-powerbi-report-in-system-form

Featured Content:

• Upcoming Dynamics + Teams Event in Edina MTC the morning of Dec 19 – https://aka.ms/TeamsAndD365

What’s New in Power Platform:

• Make cool ideas in Visio and bring them to life in Flow – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/export-visio-diagrams-to-microsoft-flow-is-now-generally-available/ 
• Changes to OS requirements for PowerApps mobile app – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/changes-to-os-requirements-for-powerapps-mobile-app/ 
• Microsoft Project Online goes all-in and bases the application on Power Platform – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2019/10/29/new-microsoft-project-rolls-out-worldwide/ 
• Check out published guidance for Environment strategy  –  https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/establishing-an-environment-strategy-for-microsoft-power-platform/ 
• It’s even easier now to add your canvas apps to Teams – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/add-your-canvas-apps-to-teams/ 
• Flow is rebranded Power Automate and now includes Robotic Process Automation –  https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/robotic-process-automation-now-in-preview-in-microsoft-power-automate/ 
• PowerApps formula bar update turbocharges the maker experience –  https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/experimental-formula-bar-provides-speed-and-usability-improvements/ 
• Power Platform environment variables and how to use them – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/environment-variables-available-in-preview/ 
• AI Builder is enhanced with more models – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introducing-new-ai-builder-preview-models-for-power-automate-and-power-apps/ 
• End to End Enterprise Automation with Power Automate UI flows – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/end-to-end-enterprise-automation-with-power-automate-ui-flows/ 
• Power Virtual Agents launches in Preview – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-virtual-agents/overview 
• Check out all the goodness just released in Power Query for connecting to data to ingest it.  Love the ODBC and folder options! –  https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/whats-new-in-dataflows-in-power-apps-this-month/ 
• New whitepaper to document the better together story of Teams and Power Platform – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introducing-the-microsoft-teams-and-power-apps-whitepaper/ 

What’s New in CE:

• Great series of blog posts on how to use EasyRepro for automated testing –
  • Getting Started – https://community.dynamics.com/crm/b/crminthefield/posts/test-automation-and-easyrepro-01—overview-and-getting-started 
  • Designing Tests – https://community.dynamics.com/crm/b/crminthefield/posts/test-automation-and-easyrepro-02—designing-and-debugging-unit-tests-522682578 
  • Extending the Framework – https://community.dynamics.com/crm/b/crminthefield/posts/test-automation-and-easyrepro-03—extending-the-easyrepro-framework 
  • Monitoring and Insights – https://community.dynamics.com/crm/b/crminthefield/posts/test-automation-and-easyrepro-04—monitoring-and-insights-with-easyrepro 
• Easy Button we just turned on to get your CDS data to your Azure Data Lake –https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/exporting-cds-data-to-azure-data-lake-preview/ 
• Update to omnichannel support options, including skills-based routing, scripting, and Facebook connectivity – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2019/11/01/new-digital-messaging-offer-enhances-omnichannel-features-in-customer-service/ 
• Good guidance on setting up dual-write – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/dev-itpro/data-entities/dual-write-overview 
• Sentiment Monitoring in updated omnichannel service (digital messaging) add-on to Customer Service – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/omnichannel/supervisor/supervisor-sentiment-monitoring 

What’s New in Talent/Retail/BC:

• Core CDS Platform update to 9.1.0.9627 – https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4524175/service-update-96-for-microsoft-dynamics-365-9-1-0 
• Core CDS Platform update expected this weekend to 9.1.0.9835 – https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4525032/service-update-98-for-microsoft-dynamics-365-9-1-0 
• Field Service to 8.8.6.300 
• Project Service to 3.10.2.34 
• Prospect to Cash to 1.15.0.9 
• AI Solution Anchor to 1.10.1.8 
• Adobe Sign to 8.2.0.0 
• Guides to 300.0.1.115 
• Microsoft Flow Extensions to 1.0.0.3 
• Gamification to 2019.11.1 

Featured Content: 

• Show embedding a Canvas PowerApp in Teams with updated experience 

Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

• PowerApps Portals are now generally available – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/powerapps-portals-are-now-generally-available/
• Good guidance on how to build Enterprise-Ready Flows – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/read-our-new-whitepaper-on-how-to-build-enterprise-ready-flows/
• If you used the “Rules” feature in canvas PowerApps, pay attention to this deprecation notice – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/canvas-rules-feature-deprecation/
• Power Platform Administration and Governance/Control takes a step forward – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/add-on-allocation-for-powerapps-microsoft-flow-and-ai-builder-is-now-available/
• Manage your data gateways now with PowerShell – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/on-premises-data-gateway-management-via-powershell-public-preview/
• Refresh your Power BI dataset using Microsoft Flow – https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/refresh-your-power-bi-dataset-using-microsoft-flow/
• PowerApps makers rejoice! Check out the new Monitor tooling – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introducing-monitor-to-debug-apps-and-improve-performance/
• Helpful update in the PowerPlatform SQL Server connector to allow AAD Authentication – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/azure-active-directory-authentication-in-the-sql-server-connector/

What’s New in CE:

• BIG weekend! Fall Wave features roll out to all orgs in North America this weekend.

What’s New in Talent/Retail/BC:

• Talent CDS Configuration – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/talent/hr-common-data-service-integration
• What’s New in Talent – October : https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/talent/whats-new-talent-october-8-2019
• Retail 10.0.7 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/retail/get-started/whats-new-10-0-7\

What’s New in F&O:

• Application 10.0.7 Update – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/supply-chain/get-started/whats-new-scm-10-0-7
• Platform Update 31 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/dev-itpro/get-started/whats-new-platform-update-31

What’s New in Solution Updates:

• Core CDS Platform update to 9.1.0.9234 – https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4522022/service-update-92-for-microsoft-dynamics-365-9-1-0
• Core CDS Platform update expected this weekend to 9.1.0.9439 (Wave 2 Features) – https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4523125/service-update-94-for-microsoft-dynamics-365-9-1-0
• Sales Insights update to 9.0.1.7069
• Field Service update to 8.8.3.549
• Marketing update to 1.35.10041.1074
• Sales App update to 9.0.1909.4017
• LinkedIn Sales Navigator to 3.0.1.260

How do I operationalize things:

• Guidance around Auto-Save in Model Driven Apps / CE – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/customerengagement/on-premises/customize/manage-auto-save

Featured Content:

• Show how to launch and start to leverage “Monitor” for Canvas PowerApps

Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

• New property of PowerApps components – OnReset – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introducing-onreset-property-of-component/
• Helpful compilation of security and compliance concepts while using Microsoft Flow – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/foundations-of-microsoft-flow-secure-and-compliant-automation/

What’s New in CE:

• Remote Assist is now Generally Available (and the IOS mobile app is in the App Store) – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/10/01/dynamics-365-remote-assist-goes-ga-in-the-october-2019-update/
• All about the new offering – Dynamics 365 Product Insights – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2019/10/02/announcing-microsoft-dynamics-365-product-insights-now-in-preview/
• Customer Insights October improvements – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/10/02/dynamics-365-customer-insights-october-2019-release-notes/
• Adding ML models to Customer Insights – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/10/04/extending-dynamics-365-customer-insights-with-azure-ml-based-custom-models/
• Examples of ML extending Customer Insights – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/10/05/examples-of-extending-dynamics-365-customer-insights-with-azure-ml/
• The Dynamics 365 Marketing 2019 release wave 2 update is rolling out starting now – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/10/04/the-dynamics-365-marketing-2019-release-wave-2-update-is-rolling-out-starting-now/
• Social Engagement discontinuation timeline – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/social-engagement/eol/discontinuation-faq
• If you do e-commerce, you should have Dynamics 365 Fraud Protection –https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2019/10/08/protect-your-e-commerce-business-with-dynamics-365-fraud-protection/

What’s New in Talent/Retail/BC:

• New Acquisitions for Talent – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2019/10/02/strategic-investments-in-core-hr-drive-operational-excellence/
• What’s New or Changed in Talent – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/talent/whats-new-talent-september-17-2019 and https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/talent/whats-new-talent-october-1-2019
• Learning Paths for BC Announced – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/09/30/learning-paths-for-dynamics-365-business-central-on-microsoft-learn/
• New process to Submit Support Requests in BC – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/09/25/new-process-to-submit-support-requests-for-dynamics-365-business-central
• Translation Module in Dynamics 365 Business Central – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/09/20/translation-module-in-dynamics-365-business-central/
• Updated PowerApps Flow Connector for BC – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/09/17/important-changes-for-the-dynamics-365-business-central-connector-for-microsoft-flow/
• Retail 10.0.6 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/retail/get-started/whats-new-10-0-6
• Microsoft is back in the eCommerce game. Check out the Dynamics 365 Commerce preview https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2019/10/07/announcing-dynamics-365-commerce-preview/
• Provision an a Commerce Evaluation Environment – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/commerce/provisioning-guide
• Dynamics Commerce – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/commerce/quick-tour-home-page

What’s New in F&O:

• RSAT Overview – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/unified-operations/fin-and-ops/get-started/recommendation-data-agnostic-testing-rsat
• F&O 10.0.6 Preview Features – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/fin-ops/get-started/whats-new-changed-10-0-6?toc=/dynamics365/commerce/toc.json
• Update 30 Preview Features – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/fin-ops/get-started/whats-new-platform-update-30
• LCS BPM Flowchart Features to be Deprecated – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/10/02/the-flowchart-diagrams-feature-in-microsoft-dynamics-lifecycle-services-lcs-is-planned-for-deprecation/
• LCS September Update Release 2 – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/09/18/lifecycle-services-september-2019-release-2-release-notes/
• LCS September Update Release 1 – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/10/01/lifecycle-services-october-2019-release-1-release-notes/
• Nice Article on Cloud Deployment – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/dev-itpro/deployment/cloud-deployment-overview
• Preparing for On-Premise Deployments – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/dev-itpro/deployment/plan-onprem-deployment
• One Version FAQ – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/fin-ops/get-started/one-version

What’s New in Solution Updates:

• Core CDS Platform update to 9.1.0.8833 – https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4519529/service-update-88-for-microsoft-dynamics-365-9-1-0
• Core CDS Platform update expected this weekend to 9.1.0.9034 – https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4520705/service-update-90-for-microsoft-dynamics-365-9-1-0
• New page to show release version info by region – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/dynamics-365ce/

AI Solution Anchor to 1.9.3.8

• Guides to 200.0.0.102, then to 200.0.0.107
• Project Service Automation to 3.10.1.71
• Core Service Scheduling to 9.0.19095.1006
• PowerApps Checker Base to 1.0.1.52 (this came out today, but wait until next week to install it)

 

Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform: 

• Simplify Canvas PowerApps formulas with the “With” function –  https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/simplify-formulas-with-the-with-function/ 
• Flow gets updated to now have a Unified Action Center – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introducing-the-unified-action-center/ 
• Provisioning and administration updates are now live in the Power Platform Admin center – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/provisioning-and-administration-updates-are-now-live-in-the-power-platform-admin-center/ 
• Office 365 Outlook connector: Important upcoming changes –  https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/office-365-outlook-connector-important-upcoming-changes/ 
• If you’re a canvas PowerApps maker, take the time to learn these optimization techniques – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/powerapps-optimization-techniques/ 
• Better Flow integration with model-driven Business Process Flows – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/preview-update-instant-flow-steps-in-business-process-flows/ 
• Backup Canvas PowerApps apps through automation in environments without CDS or Solutions https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/backup-your-powerapps-apps-for-non-cds-environments/ 
• Canvas PowerApps get a new super helpful SetFocus function – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/faster-data-entry-with-the-setfocus-function/ 
• For all you PowerApps Pro-Devs out there, check out the new CLI features –https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/the-powerapps-cli-exciting-new-features/ 
• Model-Driven PowerApps are getting lots of new UI goodies – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/08/26/microsoft-powerapps-unified-interface-2019-release-wave-2-overview/ 
• Publishing changes to PowerApps Portals – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/publishing-changes-to-powerapps-portals/ 

What’s New in CE: 

• August 2019 update of Dynamics 365 Layout simplifies room-scanning process – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/08/19/august-2019-update-of-dynamics-365-layout-simplifies-room-scanning-process/ 
• Great performance and health assessment offerings by Microsoft for #MSDyn365CE – https://community.dynamics.com/crm/b/crminthefield/posts/performance-review-and-ce-assessment-service-q-a-with-jaden-blake-and-jeff-thompson-sr-d365-ce-pfes 
• Real-Time Device Readings (visualizations) with Connected Field Service is now available in preview – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/08/26/device-readings-visualizations-with-field-service-iot-is-now-available-in-preview/ 
• Service scheduling –  https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/08/28/service-scheduling-in-dynamics-365-for-customer-service/ 

What’s New in Talent/Retail/BC: 

• Weekly Webinars for the Business Applications Community for September 2019! – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/08/21/weekly-webinars-for-the-business-applications-community-for-september-2019/ 
• Update to TLS 1.2 or later in Dynamics 365 Business Central in 2019 release wave 2 — https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/08/29/update-tls-1-2-dynamics-365-business-central-2019-release-wave-2/ 
• Web Services and Multiple Production Environments with Dynamics 365 Business Central – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2019/08/27/web-services-and-multiple-production-environments-with-dynamics-365-business-central/ 

What’s New in F&O: 

• Update 10.0.5 Update 29 is available for PEAP — https://www.yammer.com/dynamicsaxfeedbackprograms/#/threads/show?threadId=296104183308288 
• EAM Documentation is available — https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/unified-operations/supply-chain/asset-management/preventive-and-reactive-maintenance/preventive-maintenance-overview 
• Service Update Availability Dates – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/unified-operations/fin-and-ops/get-started/public-preview-releases 

What’s New in Solution Updates: 

• Core CDS Platform update to 9.1.0.7625 – https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4513533/service-update-76-for-microsoft-dynamics-365-9-1-0 
• Core CDS Platform update expected this weekend to 9.1.0.7822 – https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4514847/service-update-78-for-microsoft-dynamics-365-9-1-0 
• Talent solution update to 6.217.2 

How do I operationalize things? 

• Dual-Write-Preview (5).pdf