Choosing Your Power Platform ALM Path: A Strategic Comparison of Pipelines, Accelerators, and DevOps
Session Overview:
Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) plays a critical role in maintaining the reliability, security, and efficiency of Power Platform solutions. With multiple ALM approaches available—ranging from native Power Platform pipelines to the ALM Accelerator and traditional DevOps methodologies—organizations must choose the right strategy that aligns with their governance, compliance, and development needs.
In this session, we will compare the strengths and trade-offs of three ALM approaches:
Power Platform’s Native Pipelines – Low-code, built-in automation for managing solution deployments within the platform.
ALM Accelerator for Power Platform – A more structured framework with Azure DevOps integration, ideal for scaling governance and automation.
Traditional DevOps (Azure DevOps & GitHub Actions) – Full control over CI/CD processes with custom scripting and broader enterprise integration.
Through real-world examples, we’ll discuss key factors such as automation, security, rollback strategies, and complexity, helping attendees determine which approach best suits their organization’s development workflow.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the differences between Power Platform’s native pipelines, ALM Accelerator, and standard DevOps practices in terms of setup, governance, and automation.
- Learn how to implement and configure each ALM approach effectively, considering factors such as version control, environment strategy, and security.
- Discover best practices for transitioning from manual deployments to an automated ALM framework, optimizing efficiency while maintaining control and compliance.
Speakers: Paul Rybski, Steven Settle
Recorded at: Community Summit NA 2025
Type: Deep Dive
Ability Level: 201 – Intermediate
Primary Product: Power Platform
Tracks: Development & Architecture
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