06 Jan
The sixth article in the ten part Power Platform Connectors A to Z series by Apptigent CTO Eric Shupps, Power Platform Versioning and Change Management, is now available. This installment delves into some of the more nuanced aspects of the connector life cycle, building upon the advanced concepts introduced in part five. While the prior segment covered topics such as optional configuration settings, dynamic schemas, and the use of custom code, the present focus shifts to the equally important post-creation stages. It addresses the available mechanisms for deploying connectors to makers across multiple environments, along with strategies for their subsequent maintenance, including updates, corrections, and revisions. It also emphasizes the significance of robust version control, effective change management, and the systematic tracking of revisions to safeguard against potential disruptions and ensure operational continuity.
Below is a short excerpt from the article:
Packaging various components together, such as a data table, flow, and custom connector, and deploying them as a single unit is accomplished in Power Platform using solutions. In this context, a solution is a grouping of individual components that are created and configured in a development environment, then combined into a single unit for deployment into other environments. There are two types of solutions: unmanaged and managed. Unmanaged solutions contain the raw, editable elements that will be packaged together for export in an editable state for further modification in another environment, whereas a managed package contains elements that cannot be modified after being exported.
The complete content is now available as a free eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Power Platform Custom Connectors.
