Solving "Unable to connect" error of Dataverse connector in Power BI

Mon, 05/08/2023 - 14:56 By David Uhlmann

When utilizing the default Dataverse Connector in Power BI, users may experience occasional malfunctions. As a result, some may switch to the "legacy" connector, which is not a long-term solution. This tip aims to address a common issue faced by numerous users when employing the default connector. The specific problem is as follows:

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Creating realistic Demo Data for Demo/POC scenarios

Wed, 04/26/2023 - 11:57 By David Uhlmann

Ensuring the accuracy and relevance of demo data is crucial in any product demonstration, whether it's during an RFP process or a standalone presentation. Often, we invest significant time and effort into creating an impressive app and/or Power BI dashboard, only to overlook the most critical aspect: the data itself. While we may have some experience in the client's industry, it's not always enough to create data that's truly representative of their unique situation.

Quick overview of Dataverse Field Level Security

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 12:35 By Lloyd Sebag
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Quick overview of Dataverse Field Level Security:

Introduction

Field level security in Dynamics 365 allows administrators to control access to specific fields within an entity. This means that certain users or teams can be restricted from viewing or editing certain fields, even if they have access to the overall entity.

It is also possible to use Field Level Security Profiles to group fields together, this way you can assign a security profile to multiple users or teams at once.

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