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Microsoft Dataverse articles and architecture tutorials

This category covers Dataverse fundamentals and architecture: data modeling, environments, security roles, Power Apps and Power Automate integration, APIs, ALM, governance, and production readiness.

Open the Dataverse hub

Use it as the Dataverse home for nextM365 content, including the 30 Days of Microsoft Dataverse learning series. The guidance is written for makers, developers, admins, consultants, and architects who need Dataverse solutions that are secure, maintainable, and ready for business use.

What this archive covers

Practical references on the concepts, setup steps, design choices, and common implementation patterns behind Dataverse — for planning, building, testing, and improving Microsoft 365 solutions.

In Dataverse:

32 articles in “Dataverse”

Latest articles

30 DAYS OF MICROSOFT DATAVERSEDay 23
Dataverse Plugins Explained: Server-Side Business Logic
Dataverse event pipeline showing create, update, validation, operation, and post-operation plug-in steps.
SecurityLogicAPIsArchitecturelayers and ownershipEnvironmentsMetadataALM
DataverseOct 7, 2026

Dataverse Plugins Explained: Server-Side Business Logic | Day 23

Learn where Dataverse plugins fit, how the event pipeline works, and when server-side code is better than low-code business logic.

By Suresh Girinathuni3 min →
30 DAYS OF MICROSOFT DATAVERSEDay 22
Dataverse, Microsoft Graph, and External Systems Integration
Dataverse integrating with Microsoft Graph, Microsoft 365, ERP, CRM, and external APIs.
SecurityLogicAPIsArchitecturelayers and ownershipEnvironmentsMetadataALM
DataverseOct 6, 2026

Dataverse, Microsoft Graph, and External Systems Integration | Day 22

Plan Dataverse integrations with Microsoft Graph, Microsoft 365 data, external systems, custom connectors, APIs, and automation.

By Suresh Girinathuni3 min →

More articles

30 DAYS OF MICROSOFT DATAVERSEDay 15
Dataverse Security Roles: How Privileges Really Work
Security role matrix with create, read, write, delete, append, assign, and share privileges.
SecurityLogicAPIsArchitecturelayers and ownershipEnvironmentsMetadataALM
DataverseSep 25, 2026

Dataverse Security Roles: How Privileges Really Work | Day 15

Learn how Dataverse security roles grant table privileges and access levels so custom roles support least privilege without frustrating users.

By Suresh Girinathuni3 min →

Frequently asked questions

What content is included in the Dataverse category?

It includes practical Dataverse tutorials for tables, relationships, environments, security, apps, flows, APIs, ALM, governance, migration, and architecture.

Is the 30 Days of Microsoft Dataverse series under this category?

Yes. The series is now organized under the Dataverse category instead of Power Platform.