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When should I use virtual entities?

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Posted on by TomSD365 75

Hello,

I see that the virtual entities are useful to connect with the external data, however the same can be achieved through power platform too if I am not wrong - then when should I use virtual entities in D365?

Thanks,

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  • Guido Preite Profile Picture
    Guido Preite 54,086 Moderator on at

    when do you have your interview?

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    Leco Lv Profile Picture
    Leco Lv Microsoft Employee on at

    Hi partner，

    Hope it helps you:

    learn.microsoft.com/.../enable-virtual-entities

    learn.microsoft.com/.../get-started-ve

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    Amira Beldjilali Profile Picture
    Amira Beldjilali Microsoft Employee on at

    Hello,

    You might have a look to those resources too

    learn.microsoft.com/.../create-edit-virtual-entities

    &

    learn.microsoft.com/.../get-started-ve

    Regards,

    Amira

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