Mastering Data Management in Power Platform: Import, Transform, and Migrate Data with Ease
In this video, learn how to effectively manage data within the Power Platform. We'll cover the fundamentals of Dataverse and demonstrate how to import data from a JSON file using Power Query, transform it into Excel, and import it into Data Verse. You'll also discover how to use the Power Platform's built-in Power Query to convert JSON files into tables in Dataverse. Additionally, we'll show you how to migrate data from one environment to another using the Power Platform command-line tool interface, and highlight the importance of proper data handling across multiple environments, solutions, and packaging of applications and objects. Get ready to take your Power Platform skills to the next level!
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Introduction
00:00:09 - Introduction to Dataverse and data topics
JSON to Table Conversion
00:02:16 - Converting JSON to a table using Power Query
00:05:01 - Converting JSON to a table using Power BI
00:05:59 - Converting JSON to a table using Excel
Power Query
00:03:21 - Power Query in Excel
00:03:50 - Power Query in Power BI
00:04:32 - Power Query in Dataverse and Data Flow
Data Import and Export
00:02:49 - Importing data from a file using Power Query
00:11:31 - Importing data from Excel into Dataverse
00:13:54 - Importing data from Excel into a new table in Dataverse
00:14:34 - Importing data from Excel into an existing table in Dataverse
00:40:31 - Exporting data from the Json table using the CMT tool
Dataverse and Data Flow
00:10:40 - Creating a new environment and Dataverse database
00:13:18 - Creating a custom table in Dataverse
00:16:22 - Using Data Flow and Power Query to import data from Excel
00:21:16 - Scheduling data operations using Data Flows
Power Platform CLI and Tools
00:30:50 - Installing Power Platform CLI for schema migration
00:31:26 - Understanding Power Platform CLI installation options
00:32:28 - Running Power Platform CLI and installing the tool
00:32:57 - Using Power Platform Command Line Interface (pack Pac) to list potential options
00:36:56 - Using CMT tool to create a schema and import data
Solution Migration
00:34:30 - Moving a solution from Environment A to Environment B using Power Platform CLI
00:35:12 - Dealing with empty tables after moving a solution from Environment A to Environment B
00:35:44 - Using XRM Toolbox for Microsoft Dynamics (third-party tool)
Miscellaneous
00:08:55 - Renaming columns and cleaning up the table
00:09:34 - Finishing up the conversion process
00:10:11 - Loading data into Excel
00:10:40 - Explaining the ETL process (Extract, Transform, Load)
00:26:50 - Viewing imported data in Dataverse tables
00:27:32 - Migrating data and schema from one environment to another
00:28:07 - Creating a new solution in Dataverse for data migration
00:28:44 - Adding existing tables to a solution in Dataverse
00:29:15 - Exporting a solution in Dataverse (managed or unmanaged)
00:29:49 - Importing a solution in Dataverse (managed or unmanaged)