Power Pages Data Workspace: Designing Portals with Low-Code Data

Organizations need secure, scalable web portals that connect directly to their business data, but traditional web development can be slow and complex. Power Pages solves this by letting you design data-rich sites using an intuitive data workspace. This text-only course guides you from foundational database concepts to building structured, secure web applications. You will understand how to model your data, manage permissions, and expose information safely to external users. What you'll learn: 1. Understand core Dataverse concepts and how the Power Pages data workspace integrates with your database. 2. Create and configure custom tables, columns, and relationships directly within the portal designer. 3. Design user-friendly forms and views to display and collect data from site visitors. 4. Configure table permissions and web roles to ensure strict data security and compliance. 5. Implement modern data practices like basic input validation and relational integrity. You will start with essential database terminology and foundational setup, then move step-by-step through creating tables, designing forms, and securing your portal's data layer. This course is designed for beginners, business analysts, and low-code developers with no prior web development or database administration experience. Start reading today to unlock the power of data-driven web portals.