Integrating Azure Logic Apps with Common Data Service
Integrating Azure Logic Apps with the Common Data Service (CDS) opens up a world of possibilities for automating business processes and enhancing productivity within your organization. This blog will guide you through the steps to set up this integration, explaining the benefits and practical applications along the way.
Azure Logic Apps is a powerful cloud-based service that allows you to automate workflows and integrate apps, data, and services across organizations. The Common Data Service, now known as Dataverse, provides a secure and scalable data storage solution that supports integration with various Microsoft and third-party applications. By integrating these two services, you can streamline data flow and automate complex workflows with ease.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
– An active Azure subscription.
– Access to the Common Data Service (Dataverse) environment.
– Necessary permissions to create and manage Logic Apps and CDS.
Log in to the Azure Portal: Go to Azure Portal.
Create a New Logic App:
– Search for “Logic Apps” in the search bar.
– Click on “Add” to create a new Logic App.
– Fill in the required details (name, resource group) and click “Create”.
Add a CDS Connector:
– Once the Logic App is created, open the Workflow and Add one.
– Click on “When a row is added” under Common Data Service triggers.
– Sign in to your CDS environment and grant the necessary permissions.
Configure the Trigger:
– Select the relevant entity – Accounts and specify the trigger conditions – When a row is added.
– Accordingly, when a record is added then create a Contact Record.
– Save the Logic App
Testing Out: Scenario
– Create a new account in your Dynamics 365 / Power App. After a few moments, refresh and we see the contact has been created and assigned to the new Account.
– So, we know our Logic App has run. Now let’s look at it in the Azure portal. Under Metrics, we see the Logic App has run.
Why Integrate Azure Logic Apps with Common Data Service?
- Automation: Automate repetitive tasks and workflows, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency.
- Data Synchronization: Ensure real-time synchronization of data between different systems, maintaining data integrity.
- Event-Driven Workflows: Trigger workflows based on events occurring within the CDS, enabling responsive and dynamic business processes.
- Scalability: Leverage the scalability of Azure to handle large volumes of data and complex workflows.
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