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Dynamics Fortnight Fridays Episode for 2021-04-09


Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

What’s New in CE:

What’s New in HR/Retail/BC:

What’s New in F&SCM:

What’s New in Solution Updates:

Dynamics Fortnight Fridays Episode for 2021-03-26


Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

* Power Platform API and how to use it for capacity reporting in automation – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/admin/programmability-tutorial-create-daily-capacity-report
* Extension to CoE Starter Kit to add Capacity – https://github.com/mathyousee/power-platform-snippets/tree/master/sample-code/ppcoe-capacity-extension
* Power Automate Desktop updates – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-automate-desktop-march-2021-updates/
* Dataverse Custom API goes GA – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/microsoft-dataverse-custom-api-general-availability/
* Smart XML Diffing in Power Platform Solutions – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-apps-makers-fix-your-solution-woes-with-smart-xml-diffing/
* Many ALM improvements coming – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/key-alm-updates/
* Identity extraction using AI Builder – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/extract-identity-document-information-using-ai-builder/

What’s New in HR/Retail/BC:

* Business Central March updates – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2021wave1/smb/dynamics365-business-central/planned-features
* Commerce 10.0.18 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/commerce/get-started/whats-new-commerce-10-0-18
* Latest Human Resources Update – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/human-resources/hr-whats-new-2021-02-22 and https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/human-resources/hr-whats-new-2021-03-08

What’s New in F&SCM:

* Platform Updates 10.0.18 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/dev-itpro/get-started/whats-new-platform-updates-10-0-18
* Supply Chain Management | Dynamics 365 | Microsoft Docs – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/supply-chain/get-started/whats-new-scm-10-0-18
* Nice blog on landed cost – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2021/03/16/heres-a-way-to-increase-the-accuracy-of-landed-cost-calculations/
* Rebate Management Blog – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2021/03/23/streamline-and-automate-rebate-management-to-increase-margins/
* Electronic Invoicing documentation – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/finance/localizations/e-invoicing-get-started-service-administration

What’s New in Solution Updates:

* Core Dataverse Platform update to 9.2.21023.00136 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/released-versions/weekly-releases/update21023
* Core Dataverse Platform update expected this weekend to 9.2.21024.00152 (or greater) – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/released-versions/weekly-releases/update21024
* Sales Insights to 9.0.21021.10011 then 9.0.21031.11009
* Service Scheduling to 9.0.21024.1004
* Power Apps Checker to 1.2.0.74
* Project Service to 3.10.47.150
* Office Groups to 2.9.0.3
* Connection References to 1.2.4.0
* Power Automate Process Mining to 1.0.1.6
* Adobe Sign to 9.4.4.0
* Customer Voice to 2.0.0.16
* Dual Write Core to 1.0.25
* Cosmos DB Virtual Entity Data Provider to 9.0.0.301

Featured Content:

* Register for Business Applications Launch Event on 4-6-21 – https://msbizappslaunchevent.eventcore.com/auth/login

Dynamics Fortnight Fridays Episode for 2021-03-12


Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

* New AI Capabilities in Power Virtual Agents – https://powervirtualagents.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/optimize-your-chatbots-with-new-ai-features-for-power-virtual-agents/ and https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-virtual-agents/advanced-ai-features
* Power Automate Desktop now included with Win 10 – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/automate-tasks-with-power-automate-desktop-for-windows-10-no-additional-cost/
* Power FX language – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introducing-microsoft-power-fx-the-low-code-programming-language-for-everyone/ and https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/what-is-microsoft-power-fx/
* Power Platform Governance updates – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/powerplatform/2021/03/02/solve-it-governance-and-admin-challenges-with-new-features-for-power-platform/
* Center of Excellence Starter Kit March update – https://github.com/microsoft/powerapps-tools/tree/master/Administration/CoEStarterKit/Individual%20Components
* More DV4T Approvals goodness – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/approvals-in-microsoft-teams-updated-with-more-features/
* More DV4T Environments for most customers – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/more-environments-more-places-and-more-capabilities-when-you-need-them/
* Tips and tricks when leveraging Dataverse in Power Platform (except #1) – https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/News-Announcements/Top-15-best-practices-when-configuring-Power-Platform-and/ba-p/850804
* New connectors released in Feb – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/11-new-connectors-released-in-february-2021/

What’s New in HR/Retail/BC:

* New HR Time Off Request  – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2021/03/02/manage-time-off-requests-with-human-resources-app-for-teams/
* Teams integration w/Commerce Tasks – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2021/03/02/dynamics-365-and-microsoft-teams-extend-collaboration-across-teams/

What’s New in F&SCM:

* Announcing Intelligent Order Management – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2021/03/02/adapt-quickly-and-fulfill-efficiently-with-dynamics-365-intelligent-order-management/ and https://dynamics.microsoft.com/en-us/intelligent-order-management/
* New Learn course for Asset Lease Accounting – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/work-asset-leasing-finance/
* Archiving Inventory Transactions Archive inventory transactions – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/supply-chain/inventory/archive-inventory-transactions
* Getting Ready for Planning Optimization – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/supply-chain/master-planning/planning-optimization/planning-optimization-fit-analysis
* Announcing New changes in 10.0.18 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/finance/get-started/whats-new-changed-10-0-18

What’s New in Solution Updates:

* Core Dataverse Platform update to 9.2.21021.00144 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/released-versions/weekly-releases/update21021
* Core Dataverse Platform update expected this weekend to 9.2.21022.00133 (or greater) – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/released-versions/weekly-releases/update21022
* Flow Extensions to 1.2.3.6
* Power Apps Checker to 1.2.0.64
* Sales to 9.0.21021.10002
* Project Service to 3.10.47.7
* Service Scheduling to 9.0.21024.1004
* Guides to 500.4.1.11

Featured Content:

* Webinar hosted by our producer, Alexa Montelibano, on Wed, March 24, at 11:00am CDT on Power Automate Desktop and the power of RPA for hyperautomation – Register Here: https://mktoevents.com/Microsoft+Event/235367/157-GQE-382?_lrsc=8a2d4868-442c-4c27-a8dd-e5d099e37dcd

Dynamics Fortnight Fridays Episode for 2021-02-26


Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

* Canvas Apps get sophisticated with Components – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/enhanced-component-properties/
* New mobile experience coming for Power Apps – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introducing-power-apps-mobile-apps-new-look-public-preview/
* Updated Relevance Search for Model-Driven Apps also on mobile – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/the-new-search-experience-for-model-driven-apps-is-now-also-available-on-mobile/
* Data manipulation in Dataverse for Teams – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/use-edit-in-excel-in-dataverse-for-teams/

What’s New in CE:

* Check Access on a record, including impersonation! – https://www.inogic.com/blog/2021/02/check-access-to-a-dynamics-365-crm-record-using-check-access-button/

What’s New in HR/Retail/BC:

* Tailored custom assessments for Fraud protection – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2021/02/18/build-a-tailored-fraud-prevention-strategy-with-custom-assessments/
* Business Central Updates For February – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2021wave1/smb/dynamics365-business-central/planned-features

What’s New in F&SCM:

* Changes to the Finance and Operations Administration | LCS to PPAC – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/admin/support-overview
* New WMS Mobile Interface – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/supply-chain/warehousing/install-configure-warehouse-management-app
* New Engineering Change Management training material available – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/get-started-engineering-change-management/
* Planning Optimization for Production Orders – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/supply-chain/master-planning/planning-optimization/production-planning
* Virtual CFO Summit – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2021/02/24/connect-with-finance-leaders-at-finance-reimagined-a-free-digital-event/
* Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/industry-blog/manufacturing/2021/02/24/introducing-microsoft-cloud-for-manufacturing/
 and https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/industry/manufacturing/microsoft-cloud-for-manufacturing
* 10.0.17 is Available for PEAP

What’s New in Solution Updates:

* Core Dataverse Platform update to 9.2.21013.00152 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/released-versions/weekly-releases/update21013
* Core Dataverse Platform update expected this weekend to 9.2.21014.00138 (or greater) – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/released-versions/weekly-releases/update21014
* Field Service to 8.8.33.99 then 8.8.34.63
* Project Service to 3.10.45.120 then 3.10.46.147
* Remote Assist to 1.0.0.268
* AI Builder to 202101.3.1204.4 then 202101.4.1802.3
* Customer Voice to 2.0.0.12
* Service Scheduling to 9.0.21012.1007 then 9.0.21023.1003
* HCM Talent to 6.217.23
* Project Service Core to 1.0.6.155
* Process Mining to 1.0.1.4
* Sales to 9.0.21013.10002
* Sales Insights to 9.0.21011.1011 then 9.0.21021.10010
* Agent Productivity Tools to 9.2.1.1020
* App Profile Manager to 10.1.0.37
* Omnichannel to 1.5.11.1390
* Customer Insights Card to 0.7.22
* Guides to 500.4.1.4

Featured Content:

* Register for Ignite 2021 (next week) – https://register.ignite.microsoft.com/auth/login

Dynamics Fortnight Fridays Episode for 2021-02-12


Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

* Document Processing with Power Platform – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/automate-document-processing-with-power-automate/
* COE Starter Kit major Update on 2-1-21 – https://github.com/microsoft/powerapps-tools/tree/master/Administration/CoEStarterKit/Individual%20Components
* January Connectors – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/12-new-connectors-released-in-january-2021/
* January Power Apps Updates (and invite for live session next Friday on 2-19 to review) – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/january-2021-updates-for-microsoft-powerapps/
* Bulletins and Milestones DV4T Apps – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/communicate-broadly-and-collaborate-effectively-with-two-new-power-apps-solutions/
* Model-Driven App Search keeps getting better – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/new-search-experience-and-quick-actions-in-power-apps/
* Wave 1 ’21 preview features you can enable today – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-apps-2021-wave-1-preview-release-is-now-available/
* Power Automate Desktop Feb Update – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-automate-desktop-february-2021-update/
* Need more than 2000 records in your app? Here’s another way – https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/News-Announcements/The-power-of-Sequence-when-used-to-collect-gt-2000-records-into/ba-p/819453
* Want an opt-out option for a disclaimer or setting screen? Try this – https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/News-Announcements/Power-Apps-and-Cookies-Not-the-kind-you-eat/ba-p/815454
* Ability to upgrade Dataverse for Teams environments to full Dataverse
environments is now live!

What’s New in CE:

* Sales Accelerator goodness – https://community.dynamics.com/365/b/365teamblog/posts/enable-digital-selling-with-the-sales-accelerator-in-dynamics-365-sales
* Dynamics mobile app for Windows gets big update, including offline – https://community.dynamics.com/365/b/365teamblog/posts/dynamics-365-preview-app-for-windows-comes-with-offline-access

What’s New in HR/Retail/BC:

* Commerce Updates for 10.0.17 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/commerce/get-started/whats-new-commerce-10-0-17
* Fraud Protection: what to look for when building your toolkit – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2021/02/09/do-you-monitor-the-pulse-of-your-fraud-protection-operations/
* April Release for Project Operations – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2021wave1/finance-operations/dynamics365-project-operations/planned-features
* Business Central updates – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2021wave1/smb/dynamics365-business-central/planned-features
* Human Resources updates – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2021wave1/human-resources/dynamics365-human-resources/planned-features

What’s New in F&SCM:

* Update 17 Platform Updates – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/dev-itpro/get-started/whats-new-platform-updates-10-0-17
* Update 17 for Finance – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/finance/get-started/whats-new-changed-10-0-17
* Supply Chain Changes for 17 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/supply-chain/get-started/whats-new-scm-10-0-17
* Good article on credit management scenarios – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2021/02/02/5-scenarios-that-show-how-credit-limits-are-determined-in-dynamics-365-finance/

What’s New in Solution Updates:

* Core Dataverse Platform update to 9.2.20123.00153 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/released-versions/weekly-releases/update20123
* Core Dataverse Platform update expected this weekend to 9.2.21012.00146 (or greater) – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/released-versions/weekly-releases/update21012
* AI Builder to 202012.2.1101.1, then 202012.5.3101.2
* Sales Insights to 9.0.21011.1009, then 9.0.21011.1010
* Marketing to 1.35.10069.1065
* Guides to 500.3.1.2
* HCM Talent to 6.217.22
* Service Scheduling to 9.0.21012.1006
* Field Service to 8.8.33.98
* Project Service to 3.10.45.119
* Customer Insights Add-in Card to 0.7.20
* Dual-Write to 2.2.2.5

Dynamics Fortnight Fridays Episode for 2021-01-29


Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

* Geospatial goes GA – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-the-general-availability-of-geospatial-features-in-power-apps/ and https://jukkaniiranen.com/2021/01/account-address-capture-mapping-with-power-apps/
* Relevance Search for Dataverse (mostly used in model-driven apps) gets AI – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/intelligence-in-relevance-search/
* Make sure to update Guides to 500.3.1 by the end of February to get the new enhanced functionality that solution provides (and prevent some breakage) – https://community.dynamics.com/365/guides/f/dynamics-365-guides-forum/413710/information-about-guides-version-500-3-1-x-update-for-integrators/
* Better help in Power Automate – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/discover-learn-and-create-flows-using-in-product-help/
* Power Automate Desktop January updates – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-automate-desktop-january-2021-update/
* Power Query Online improvements – https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/step-folding-indicators-for-power-query-online/
* Cliff’s notes on 2021 Wave 1 – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2021/01/27/2021-release-wave-1-plans-for-dynamics-365-and-power-platform-now-available/
* Full Wave 1 Plans – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2021wave1/ and https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform-release-plan/2021wave1/

What’s New in CE:

* Semi-anonymous surveys with Customer Voice – https://community.dynamics.com/365/b/365teamblog/posts/how-you-can-collect-feedback-and-protect-customer-information

What’s New in HR/Retail/BC:

* Making Human Resource integration responsive – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/human-resources/hr-admin-integration-throttling-faq
* Human Resources updates for January – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/human-resources/hr-whats-new-2021-01-21 and https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/human-resources/hr-whats-new-2021-01-28
* Nimble intelligent supply chain with commerce – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2021/01/21/quickly-respond-to-changing-retail-needs-with-an-intelligent-supply-chain/
* Fraud trends in the food industry – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2021/01/26/fraud-trends-part-3-fraud-in-the-food-service-industry/

What’s New in F&SCM:

* Tips for Data Migration – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/dev-itpro/sysadmin/optimize-data-migration
* Time fences in Planning Optimization – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/supply-chain/master-planning/planning-optimization/coverage-time-fence

What’s New in Solution Updates:

* Core Dataverse Platform update to 9.1.0.27039 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update270
* Core Dataverse Platform update expected this weekend to 9.2.20122.00144 (or greater) (note platform going to 9.2 – this will be Wave 1 2021 Preview release) – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update20122
* AI Builder to 202011.3.1709.2, then 202011.4.2701.4, then 202012.2.801.2
* Customer Voice to 2.0.0.11
* Dual-Write to 2.2.1.23, then 2.2.1.30, then 2.2.1.40
* Sales to 9.0.20122.10006
* Power Automate Process Mining to 1.0.1.2
* Sales Insights to 9.0.2012.1009, then 9.0.21011.1008
* Education Accelerator to 3.1.3.0
* Return to Workplace Apps to 1.4.282.1
* Return to Workplace Portal to 1.4.282.1

Dynamics Fortnight Fridays Episode for 2021-01-15


Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

* Power Automate Desktop Dec Update – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-automate-desktop-ga-release-update/
* The Dec connector adds – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/11-new-connectors-released-in-december-2020/
* Best practices for process automation – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/learn-how-to-automate-your-business-process/
* Updates to CoE Starter Kit and added tool icons library to allow for complete setup of Innovation Backlog as documented at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/guidance/coe/setup-innovationbacklog  & https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/use-the-innovation-backlog-to-manage-app-and-flow-ideas/
* Model-driven app controls getting better – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/new-model-driven-apps-controls-deprecation-of-old-controls/
* Model-driven forms inside of forms – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/editing-related-records-on-a-main-form-in-a-model-driven-app/ & https://jukkaniiranen.com/2021/01/relational-data-on-model-driven-forms-part-2-form-component-control/
* Simpler image handling in model-driven apps – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/simple-image-control-for-model-driven-apps/
* Expanded sharing of Dataverse for Teams Apps – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/you-can-now-share-dataverse-for-teams-apps-beyond-a-team/
* Monitor goes GA – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-the-general-availability-ga-of-monitor-in-power-apps/
* Making tweaks to prebuilt connectors – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/import-a-connector-from-github-as-a-custom-connector/
* Turn on updated experience for Duplicate Detection in Model-Driven Apps –https://youtu.be/lHdngDinpbI
* PVA gets SSO in Teams – https://powervirtualagents.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-virtual-agents-support-for-teams-channel-single-sign-on-is-available-in-public-preview/
* Model-driven apps get push notifications – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/now-available-model-driven-app-push-notifications/
* Approvals app now available in Microsoft Teams – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/approvals-app-now-available-on-microsoft-teams/
* Work with the real source code of Canvas Apps – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/source-code-files-for-canvas-apps/

What’s New in CE:

* New Sales mobile app (preview) and how to enable it – https://community.dynamics.com/365/b/365teamblog/posts/enable-the-dynamics-365-sales-preview-mobile-app-in-advanced-settings

What’s New in HR/Retail/BC:

* Microsoft at NRF – Microsoft at NRF: the changing landscape of retail – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/bdm/2021/01/11/microsoft-at-nrf-the-changing-landscape-of-retail/
* Commerce B2B public preview – https://aka.ms/b2bpreview
* Best practices for Commerce Dev work – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/commerce/e-commerce-extensibility/best-practices-dev
* Tips for creating intelligent fraud workflows –  https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2021/01/05/3-tips-for-creating-intelligent-fraud-management-workflows/
* New Human Resource Features in December – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/human-resources/hr-whats-new-2020-12-02

What’s New in F&SCM:

* Heat Map your WMS – https://axscm.wordpress.com/tag/heatmap/
* Smooth WMS Operation – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2020/12/14/robust-warehouse-execution-with-dynamics-365-supply-chain-management/
* Purchase Requisitions management in Planning Optimization – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/supply-chain/master-planning/planning-optimization/purchase-requisitions
* Inventory Visibility Across Your Supply Chain – Increase visibility into inventory across your supply chain – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2020/12/17/increase-visibility-into-inventory-across-your-supply-chain/
* Tech talk on extending F&SCM with AI – https://community.dynamics.com/365/b/techtalks/posts/using-the-power-platform-to-extend-finance-and-operations-apps—part-9-ai-builder-december-18-2020

What’s New in Solution Updates:

* Core Dataverse Platform update to 9.1.0.26146 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update261
* Core Dataverse Platform update expected this weekend to 9.1.0.26438 (or greater) –
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update264
* Service scheduling to 9.0.20113.1005
* Field Service to 8.8.32.59, then 8.8.32.61
* Project Service to 3.10.44.59
* Omnichannel to 1.5.11.1245
* Marketing to 1.35.10068.1097
* AI Builder to 202011.2.1001.3
* Flow Extensions to 1.1.7.0
* Sales Enterprise to 9.0.2011.3000
* HCM Talent to 6.217.21
* Dual-write core to 1.0.24

Featured Content:


* 2021 First Wave release plans will be made available on Jan 27, 2021 at
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/release-plans/
* Power Apps Community call coming up next Wed, Jan 20 at 10am CST – https://aka.ms/powerappscall-join

Dynamics Fortnight Fridays Episode for 2020-12-18


Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

* More connectors added – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/eight-new-connectors-released-in-november-2020/
* Power Platform ALM Starter Kit – https://github.com/Power-Platform-DevOps/Power-Platform-ALM-Starter-Kit
* Join a webinar on Power Platform ALM on Jan 14 – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/connect-with-the-microsoft-power-platform-alm-team-at-the-kansas-city-user-group-january-14/
* Process mining preview (and PA Desktop GA) – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/powerplatform/2020/12/09/automating-automation-with-rpa-and-process-mining-available-for-power-automate/ and https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/take-a-tour-of-process-advisor-and-new-rpa-enhancements/
* Set up PA Portals B2C more easily – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-apps-portals-configure-azure-ad-b2c-provider-for-portals-in-a-new-way-preview/
* GitHub Actions Webinar immediately following the show – https://info.microsoft.com/ww-landing-develop-test-and-deliver-applications-with-github-actions-for-power-platform.html?lcid=en-us&ocid=mkto_eml_EM781267A1LA1&ocid=eml_pg221052_gdc_comm_ba
* Power BI Direct Query of Dataverse goes GA – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/microsoft-dataverse-support-for-power-bi-direct-query-reaches-general-availability
* Power Ops – https://github.com/microsoft/powerapps-tools/tree/master/Administration/CoEStarterKit/PowerOps
* Innovation Backlog – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/guidance/coe/use-innovationbacklog
* Power Apps Portals consumption reporting – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-apps-portals-capacity-consumption-reporting-is-now-available/
* Embedding Power BI Dashboards in Model Driven Apps goes GA – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/general-availability-of-power-bi-reports-as-system-dashboards-in-model-driven-apps/
* Dataflows connector in Power Automate – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-dataflows-power-automate-connector-public-preview/
* GitHub connector overview – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/github-connector-features-for-power-platform/

What’s New in CE:

* Field service mobile app – old Xamarin-based app will stop working on June 30, 2022 so starting testing and migrating to new Unified Interface-based one – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2020/05/01/next-generation-field-service-mobile-app-available/

What’s New in HR/Retail/BC:

* Human Resource updates – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2020wave2/human-resources/dynamics365-human-resources/planned-features
* Connected Store updates – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2020wave2/commerce/dynamics365-connected-store/planned-features
* Nice video on how to connect BC to the Common Data Service (Dataverse) – https://community.dynamics.com/business/b/dynamics-365-business-central-video-blog/posts/how-to-connect-common-data-service-with-dynamics-365-business-central
* Business Central extension telemetry – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2020wave2/smb/dynamics365-business-central/extension-lifecycle-telemetry-application-insights-isvs

What’s New in F&SCM:

* Cross Platform Updates for December – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2020wave2/finance-operations/finance-operations-crossapp-capabilities/planned-features
* Finance Updates for December – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2020wave2/finance-operations/dynamics365-finance/planned-features
* Supply Chain Updates for December – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2020wave2/finance-operations/dynamics365-supply-chain-management/planned-features
* Good training material for Project Operations – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/modules/get-started-project-operations/ and https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/browse/?expanded=dynamics-365&products=dynamics-project-operations

What’s New in Solution Updates:

* Core Dataverse Platform update to 9.1.0000.25552 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update255
* Core Dataverse Platform update expected this weekend to 9.1.0000.25849 (or greater) – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update258
* LinkedIn Sales Nav to 3.0.1.0900
* AI Builder to 202010.5.2701.1 then 202010.5.3001.1
* Enterprise Sales to 9.0.2011.1000
* Sales Insights to 9.0.2011.1007
* Flow Extensions to 1.2.3.1 then 1.2.3.2
* F&O Virtual Entity to 2.5.0.5 then 2.5.1.1
* Remote Assist to 1.0.0.252
* Guides to 500.2.1.2
* HCM Talent to 6.2.0
* Customer Voice to 2.0.0.10
* Marketing to 1.35.10068.1056
* App Profile Manager to 10.1.0.33
* Non-profit Accelerator to 3.0.3.2
* Power Automate Process Mining to 1.0.1.1
* Adobe Sign to 9.3.7.0

How do I operationalize things:

* Note: No show in 2 weeks (Jan 1), we’ll have our next show in a month on
1-15-21

Dynamics Fortnight Fridays Episode for 2020-12-04


Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

* Several new goodies in PP COE Starter Kit across the dashboard, audit logs, and sync flows – https://github.com/microsoft/powerapps-tools/tree/master/Administration/CoEStarterKit/Individual%20Components
* Ability to manage portal user permissions from maker experience – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-apps-portals-manage-page-permissions-from-portals-studio/
* Make your Power Apps better – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/considerations-for-optimized-performance-in-power-apps/
* Updates in Return to Workplace solution – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/sample-apps/return-to-workplace/whats-new

What’s New in HR/Retail/BC:

* Commerce updates for 10.0.16 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/commerce/get-started/whats-new-commerce-10-0-16
* Nice article on Commerce Cloud and Scale Edge Units – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2020/11/24/boost-supply-chain-resilience-with-cloud-and-edge-scale-units-in-supply-chain-management/
* Business Central Updates – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2020wave2/smb/dynamics365-business-central/planned-features
* Human Resource Updates – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365-release-plan/2020wave2/human-resources/dynamics365-human-resources/planned-features

What’s New in F&SCM:

* Supply Chain 10.0.16 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/supply-chain/get-started/whats-new-scm-10-0-16
* Finance 10.0.16 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/finance/get-started/whats-new-changed-10-0-16
* Platform Updates 10.0.16 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/fin-ops-core/dev-itpro/get-started/whats-new-platform-updates-10-0-16
* Changes to the Finance Framework to be aware – https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/dynamics365/it/2020/11/30/prepare-for-dimension-table-changes-in-financial-dimension-framework/
* 10.0.15 is now generally available

What’s New in Solution Updates:

* Core CDS Platform update expected this weekend to 9.1.0.25245 (or greater) – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update252
* LinkedIn Sales Nav to 3.0.1.0880
* Dual-write to 1.0.23
* Marketing to 1.35.10067.2180
* Flow Extensions to 1.2.0.0
* AI Builder to 202010.4.2001.1 (If your install fails, the fix is coming next month)
* Return to the Workplace to 1.3.223.1

Dynamics Fortnight Fridays Episode for 2020-11-20


Show Notes

What’s New in Power Platform:

1. Power Platform connectors already for Azure Communication Services SMS and FHIR Base and Clinical endpoints (among many others) – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/24-new-connectors-released-in-october-2020/
2. Keeping you aware of URL updates on Power Apps – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/retiring-web-powerapps-com/
3. Nice updates to Power Automate Desktop capabilities – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-automate-desktop-november-2020-update/
4. Connection References explained – https://community.dynamics.com/crm/b/crminthefield/posts/using-connection-references-with-power-automate-and-common-data-service
5. Awesome updates to Power Query / Dataflows – https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/whats-new-in-power-query-dataflows-november-2020/  and https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-visual-data-prep-public-preview-diagram-view-in-power-platform-dataflows/  and https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/whats-new-in-power-query-and-dataflows-in-power-apps-november-2020/
6. Good tips for healthy auditing in CDS – https://community.dynamics.com/crm/b/crminthefield/posts/finding-all-audit-enabled-tables-and-columns-for-your-common-data-service-environment
7. Project Oakdale becomes Dataverse for Teams and is now GA – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/reshape-the-future-of-work-with-microsoft-dataverse-for-teams-now-generally-available/
8. Terminology updates in Dataverse (keep an eye out for new terms in
documentation/etc.) – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/maker/common-data-service/data-platform-intro#terminology-updates
9. Power Automate for Teams gets enhanced as a Teams App – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/create-flows-easily-with-the-new-power-automate-app-for-teams/
10. Build more pro-code Virtual Agents more easily – https://powervirtualagents.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-virtual-agents-integration-with-bot-framework-composer-is-available-in-public-preview/
11. CoE Starter Kit updates. Find them all here – https://github.com/microsoft/powerapps-tools/tree/master/Administration/CoEStarterKit/Individual%20Components
12. Containers in Canvas Apps goes to Preview – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/new-layout-containers-in-canvas-apps-make-responsive-apps-easier/
13. Official documentation on governing Dataverse for Teams Environments – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/guidance/adoption/teams-environment-strategy and https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/manage-microsoft-dataverse-for-teams-environments/ and https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/guidance/coe/teams-governance
14. API Mgmt connectors in Dataverse for Teams Environments – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/azure-api-management-connector-on-the-power-platform/
15. Options to track customer engagement – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/using-the-power-platform-to-track-customer-interactions/
16. UI Flow Analytics – https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introduction-to-power-automate-rpa-ui-flows-analytics/
17. Understand what tier your Flow runs in – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-automate/limits-and-config

What’s New in CE:

1. New Rich Text Editor control for CE Apps – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-the-rich-text-editor-rte-control/
2. Tips and tricks for working with the Timeline control – https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/making-the-timeline-maker-more-productive/
3. Healthcare Accelerator updates – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/industry/healthcare/accelerator-deprecation
4. Reminder that you have to update to Unified Interface by Dec 1! – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powerapps/maker/model-driven-apps/faqs-transition-unified-interface

What’s New in Solution Updates:

* Core CDS Platform update to 9.1.0.24647 – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update246
* Core CDS Platform update expected this weekend to 9.1.0.24943 (or greater) – https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/dynamics/released-versions/weekly-releases/update249
* AI Builder to 202010.2.505.3 then 202010.3.1305.2
* Finance and Operations Virtual Entity to 2.3.1.7, then 2.3.1.9, then 2.4.1.1
* Service Scheduling to 9.0.20103.1007
* Power Platform Connection References to 1.2.3.0
* Flow Extensions to 1.1.7.0
* Customer Voice to 2.0.0.9
* Field Service to 8.8.31.60
* Project Service to 3.10.43.76
* Enterprise Sales to 9.0.2010.3000
* Omnichannel to 1.5.11.1047
* Project Core to 1.0.4.71