MEAPSA

Create and manage columns within a table in Dataverse

Do you want to create new data columns or use existing standardized columns for your business solutions? This module shows you how to manage or create new columns within a table in Dataverse.

Functional Consultant

Dynamics 365

Microsoft Power Platform

Dataverse

Power Apps

Module Objectives

This module explains:

What a column is in Dataverse.
The types of columns that are available in Dataverse.
How to add a column to a table.
What a primary name column is in Dataverse.
How to identify restrictions that are associated with columns.
How to create an auto-numbering column.
How to create an alternate key.

Units

Define columns in Microsoft Dataverse min
Column types in Microsoft Dataverse min
Add a column to a table min
Primary name column min
Restrictions that apply to columns in a table min
Create an auto numbering column min
Create an alternate key min
Exercises min
Check your knowledge min
Summary min

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of what a database is and its role within a software solution.