Microsoft Power Platform Integration Guide: For Makers, Consultants, Developers, Architects [EBOOK]
This e-book offers thorough guidance on integrating the Microsoft Power Platform with enterprise systems using variety of techniques and technologies. It focuses on real-world implementation patterns, security considerations, and architectural best practices. Whether you are connecting the Power Platform to legacy on-premises systems or modern cloud services, it will provide you with the knowledge necessary to design and implement robust and scalable integration solutions.
This intentional focus means certain important Power Platform topics are deliberately not covered in depth or are mentioned only briefly. This section clarifies what you will and won't find in this book, helping you set appropriate expectations and find complementary resources for topics outside book's scope.
✅ An Integration-Focused Guide
- Deep dive into integration patterns and architectures
- Understanding how Power Platform connects with other systems
- Technical implementation details for system-to-system communication
- Best practices for enterprise integrations
✅ A Platform Architecture Reference
- How Power Platform components work together
- Understanding Dataverse architecture and data models
- Authentication and authorization mechanisms
- Performance considerations and Service Protection API limits
✅ A Technical Implementation Manual
- Server-side development (plugins, custom workflow activities)
- Web API and programmatic access patterns
- Azure services integration (Functions, Service Bus, Logic Apps, etc.)
- Custom connectors and extensibility
✅ An Enterprise Integration Handbook
- Security considerations for integrations
- Performance optimization for data exchange
- Error handling and resilience patterns
- Monitoring and observability for integrated systems
What This Book Is NOT
❌ Not a Comprehensive Power Platform Guide This book does not attempt to cover all aspects of Power Platform. It focuses specifically on integration scenarios and the technical foundation needed to implement them successfully.
❌ Not an App Development Tutorial While we explain platform components, we do not provide step-by-step tutorials for building Canvas Apps or Model-Driven Apps. Our focus is on the underlying platform and how applications integrate with other systems.
❌ Not a Low-Code/No-Code Beginner's Guide This book assumes technical proficiency and focuses on pro-code development and integration patterns rather than low-code application building.
❌ Not a Governance or ALM Deep Dive While these topics are mentioned, they are not the primary focus. We provide context where relevant to integration scenarios but defer to specialized resources for comprehensive coverage.