Virtual Tables in Model Driven Apps

Session Overview: Say goodbye to manual data imports and slow synchronization! This session will unlock the power of Virtual Tables in Dataverse, allowing you to seamlessly connect external data sources without duplications or delays. Through hands-on demos, we’ll walk step-by-step through configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting virtual tables—empowering you to build robust model-driven apps with real-time data. You’ll gain insights into external connections, FetchXML functionality, and solution management, ensuring a smooth and scalable integration. Note: Elevated environment privileges are required to enable virtual tables.
Learning Objectives:
- Master Virtual Table Configuration – Learn how to connect external data sources to Dataverse without duplication or delay.
- Optimize Performance with FetchXML – Explore advanced querying techniques for real-time data access.
- Manage & Troubleshoot Virtual Tables – Gain best practices for maintenance, security, and solution lifecycle management.
Speakers: Lokesh Patel
Recorded at: Community Summit NA 2025
Type: Breakout Session
Ability Level: 201 – Intermediate
Primary Product: Power Platform
Tracks: Data, Development & Architecture
Terms: All rights reserved by the speaker, Community Summit NA, and Dynamic Communities and cannot be reproduced or distributed without express written consent by the speaker and Dynamic Communities.