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If you have been working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or the Power Platform for any length of time, you have almost certainly hit a scenario where out-of-the-box configuration is not enough. That is exactly where plugins come in. Plugins let you execute rich, custom server-side business logic at precisely the right moment — before a record saves, after it saves, or asynchronously in the background — and they fire regardless of how the data change was triggered. In this comprehensive guide we cover everything from setting up your environment to writing, registering, testing, and deploying production-ready plugins. What Is a Dynamics 365 Plugin? A plugin is a .NET class library assembly that implements the IPlugin interface provided by the Dataverse SDK. When registered against a specific event — for example Create on the Account entity — Dataverse automatically invokes your plugin's Execute method every time that event fires, passing a rich IServiceProvider context you can ...

Power Automate (formerly Microsoft Flow) is one of the most powerful tools available to Dynamics 365 CRM users. It enables you to automate repetitive tasks, connect different systems, and trigger actions based on CRM events — all without writing a single line of code. In this post, we cover five essential Power Automate flows that can transform how your team works with Dynamics 365. 1. Send a Welcome Email When a New Lead is Created One of the most common use cases is automatically sending a welcome or acknowledgment email the moment a new Lead record is created in Dynamics 365. This ensures quick response times and a consistent first impression. How to set it up: Trigger: When a row is added (Dataverse connector) — select the Leads table. Action: Send an email (V2) — use dynamic content to populate the recipient's name and email from the Lead record. Tip: Add a condition to check the lead source before sending, so you can tailor the email message accordingly. 2. Creat...

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM is one of the most powerful customer relationship management platforms available today. Whether you are a seasoned Dynamics developer or just getting started, leveraging the right features can dramatically improve your team's efficiency and your customers' experience. In this post, we share 10 proven tips to help you get the most out of Dynamics 365 CRM. 1. Master the Personal Views and Filters Instead of scrolling through hundreds of records, create Personal Views tailored to your daily workflow. Go to any entity list, apply your filters, then save it as a personal view. This keeps your most important leads, cases, or opportunities just one click away. 2. Use Business Rules to Enforce Data Quality Business Rules in Dynamics 365 allow you to apply logic to forms without writing a single line of code. You can show/hide fields, set field values, and mark fields as required based on conditions — all from the Power Apps maker portal. This ensures ...