Power Pages - Full Introduction Module Overview

Power Pages - Full Introduction Module Overview

A detailed breakdown of everything covered in the official Microsoft Learn "Power Pages Introduction" module.

1. What Is Power Pages?

Power Pages is a secure, low-code platform used to build external-facing business websites. It allows organizations to create portals for customers, partners, vendors, and the public. Unlike static websites, Power Pages is fully integrated with Microsoft Dataverse, enabling dynamic forms, lists, authentication, and business processes. Common use cases include self-service portals, registration systems, customer support, data-entry sites, and information portals.

2. Core Components of Power Pages

Power Pages relies on several key components:

  • Dataverse: Stores all business data, permissions, roles, and user identity.
  • Design Studio: Visual builder with Pages, Styling, Data, Setup, and Security workspaces.
  • Templates: Prebuilt site templates like customer self-service, community, and scheduling.
  • Web API & Liquid: Used for dynamic content and advanced customization.

3. Security Model and Access Control

Power Pages includes multiple layers of security:

  • Authentication providers: Azure AD, Microsoft Account, LinkedIn, OAuth2, email OTP.
  • Web Roles: Define access levels for anonymous, authenticated, and custom users.
  • Table Permissions: Control read, create, update, delete access for Dataverse data.
  • Page Permissions: Restrict page visibility depending on roles.
  • Content Access: Optional layer to protect files, pages, and documents.

4. Creating and Managing a Power Pages Site

The module teaches how to provision, design, and manage your website:

  • Choose an environment and template.
  • Configure site name and URL.
  • Edit pages using drag-and-drop sections and components.
  • Connect Dataverse tables to forms and lists.
  • Preview and publish your site.

5. Using the Portal Management App

This backend app exposes advanced configuration options:

  • Manage web pages, files, templates, snippets, and site settings.
  • Configure authentication, identity providers, web roles.
  • Set table permissions for data security.
  • Edit Liquid templates for advanced UI customization.

6. Going Live & Site Lifecycle

The module explains how to:

  • Publish changes and manage versions.
  • Use preview vs live mode.
  • Change visibility from private → public.
  • Configure custom domains & SSL.
  • Use solutions for ALM (export/import portals).

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