Top 10 Hidden Features in Dynamics 365 Business Central That Will Blow Your Mind
WebSiteAdmin, May 27, 2025546 Views
Almost every company is aiming to revolutionise management operations. This not only includes basic management, but also planning by using insights. Dynamics 365 Business Central is the main software responsible for such operations. The main feature here is the fact that it helps to automate all processes. These include supply and sales management, studying data… Continue reading Top 10 Hidden Features in Dynamics 365 Business Central That Will Blow Your Mind
Read moreSSIS Error Handling in Destination Components: When to Fail, Redirect, or Ignore
Inkey Solutions, May 23, 2025694 Views
If you’ve worked with SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services), you know that loading data into a destination—whether it’s a SQL table, flat file, or cloud service—is usually the last step in your data flow. But it’s also the spot where things can fall apart fast if something doesn’t go as expected. That’s where error-handling comes… Continue reading SSIS Error Handling in Destination Components: When to Fail, Redirect, or Ignore
Read moreUnderstanding Refresh Options in Custom Semantic Models in Microsoft Fabric
Inkey Solutions, May 20, 20251958 Views
When developing Power BI reports using Direct Lake mode in Microsoft Fabric, it is critical to understand how data refresh operations work within semantic models. Direct Lake offers a new approach by enabling models to query data directly from One Lake, eliminating the need for traditional import processes and delivering real-time analytics with high performance.… Continue reading Understanding Refresh Options in Custom Semantic Models in Microsoft Fabric
Read more3 Visualization Mistakes to Avoid in Power BI
Inkey Solutions, May 16, 2025812 Views
Power BI gives you powerful tools to visualize data—but with great power comes great responsibility. A well-designed visual can drive insight; a poorly designed one can mislead or confuse your audience. In this post, we’ll look at 3 common visualization mistakes in Power BI and how you can avoid them to create clean, impactful, and… Continue reading 3 Visualization Mistakes to Avoid in Power BI
Read moreHow to Enhance Service Management and Project Insights in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Inkey Solutions, May 13, 2025555 Views
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a powerful ERP solution designed to improve efficiency across various business functions. Recent updates focus on enhancing usability within project and service management, making it easier to access and manage critical data. Key improvements include automatic release of source documents and easier data visibility through new fields and fact… Continue reading How to Enhance Service Management and Project Insights in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Read moreGuide to Direct Lake in Microsoft Fabric
Inkey Solutions, May 6, 20252528 Views
Data moves fast, and businesses need to keep up. Whether it’s tracking retail inventory or monitoring financial transactions, staying ahead requires analytics that are both lightning-fast and nearly up to the moment. Enter Direct Lake Storage Mode in Microsoft Fabric—a revolutionary approach that delivers high-performance analytics. In this guide, we’ll explore what Direct Lake is,… Continue reading Guide to Direct Lake in Microsoft Fabric
Read moreAuto-Select Current Month and Week in Power BI Slicers
Inkey Solutions, May 2, 2025949 Views
Problem Statement In a Power BI report with two pages —“Month” and “Week”— each page has its own slicer: The “Month” page has a Current Month slicer. The “Week” page has a Current Week slicer. The objective is to automatically select the current month or current week in the slicers when a user navigates to… Continue reading Auto-Select Current Month and Week in Power BI Slicers
Read moreManaging SCD with Fabric DataflowGen2
Inkey Solutions, April 25, 2025902 Views
Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) are essential for tracking historical data in analytics workflows. Microsoft Fabric DataflowGen2 enables efficient implementation of SCD Type 2, where changes to dimensional attributes are captured as new records, preserving historical data. What Are Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD)? SCD Type 2 is a data warehousing technique for handling changes in dimension… Continue reading Managing SCD with Fabric DataflowGen2
Read moreDrill Through from Power BI Table to Paginated Report
Inkey Solutions, April 22, 2025616 Views
What is Drill Through? Drill-through is a feature in Power BI that allows users to navigate from one report page to another while passing context-specific filters. This is especially useful when users need detailed insights beyond summary data. Overview In this scenario, we have a Power BI report with two pages: Summary Page: Contains a… Continue reading Drill Through from Power BI Table to Paginated Report
Read moreChoosing the Right Data Store in Microsoft Fabric: A Guide to Making Smart Decisions
Inkey Solutions, April 15, 20251042 Views
As Microsoft Fabric keeps molding the unified data landscape, many data professionals are faced with a common dilemma: “Should I use Lakehouse, Warehouse, or SQL DB?” Each of these pieces has its role, but selecting the right one is based on your data objectives, types of workload, your team’s expertise, and integration demands. In this… Continue reading Choosing the Right Data Store in Microsoft Fabric: A Guide to Making Smart Decisions
Read moreTop 10 Reasons Why Dynamics 365 Business Central Is a Game-Changer for Your Business
Inkey Solutions, April 14, 2025584 Views
What is Dynamics 365 Business Central? Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides a powerful, cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution for small and medium-sized businesses. Dynamics 365 Business Central combines core business areas—such as finance, sales, service, and operation into a single, user-friendly platform. Dynamics 365 Business Central streamlines daily operations through automation and… Continue reading Top 10 Reasons Why Dynamics 365 Business Central Is a Game-Changer for Your Business
Read moreFuture Trends in ETL: The Role of AI and Automation in Microsoft Fabric
Inkey Solutions, April 10, 2025787 Views
Over the past few years, the need for data-driven decision-making has spurred the development of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. As companies seek better ways to leverage their data, AI and automation are proving to be transformative forces. Microsoft Fabric, an integrated data platform, is well-positioned to capitalize on these technologies, enabling a smarter, faster,… Continue reading Future Trends in ETL: The Role of AI and Automation in Microsoft Fabric
Read moreHow to Apply CSS to a Specific Element by Declaring a Variable in JavaScript
Inkey Solutions, April 4, 2025578 Views
Applying CSS to a specific out-of-the-box (OOB) button on a form in Power Pages can be challenging, especially when you want the style changes to affect only a particular page without impacting the same button on other pages. This is because OOB buttons often share common classes and styles across the entire site. To achieve… Continue reading How to Apply CSS to a Specific Element by Declaring a Variable in JavaScript
Read moreUsing Bookmarks and Selection Pane for Interactive Reports in Power BI
Inkey Solutions, March 28, 202516553 Views
Power BI provides powerful features to enhance user interactivity, and two of the most effective tools for this are Bookmarks and the Selection Pane. These features allow you to create interactive reports, toggle between different views, and customize user experiences without complex coding. In this blog, we will explore how to use Bookmarks and the… Continue reading Using Bookmarks and Selection Pane for Interactive Reports in Power BI
Read moreReal-Time Alerts with Data Activator and KQL in Microsoft Fabric
Inkey Solutions, March 26, 2025840 Views
In this blog, we will leverage Microsoft Fabric’s Data Activator and Kusto Query Language (KQL) to monitor IoT sensor data in real-time. If the temperature of a machine exceeds 80°C, an email alert will be triggered automatically. Data Activator enables real-time monitoring and automation based on data conditions, while KQL is used to analyze and… Continue reading Real-Time Alerts with Data Activator and KQL in Microsoft Fabric
Read moreEnsuring Data Integrity in Microsoft Fabric: Validating Excel Headers in Data Pipeline Before Loading Data into the Destination
Inkey Solutions, March 21, 2025616 Views
In data engineering, maintaining data integrity is crucial. One common challenge is ensuring that an incoming file contains all the required column headers before loading it into the destination table. In this blog, we will implement a solution in Azure Fabric where we: Load an Excel file into Lakehouse. Extract and validate the column headers. … Continue reading Ensuring Data Integrity in Microsoft Fabric: Validating Excel Headers in Data Pipeline Before Loading Data into the Destination
Read moreStar Schema vs. Snowflake Schema: Choosing the Right Model for Power BI
Inkey Solutions, March 18, 2025858 Views
Building reports in Power BI requires the right data structure for optimal performance. The two main approaches are Star Schema and Snowflake Schema. Let’s break down their differences in a simple way. Understanding Star Schema Think of Star Schema as the simpler, faster approach. It consists of a central fact table containing numeric values (sales,… Continue reading Star Schema vs. Snowflake Schema: Choosing the Right Model for Power BI
Read moreDelaying Pipeline Execution Until a Specific Time in Fabric Data Pipeline by Implementing a Dynamic Wait Mechanism
Inkey Solutions, March 13, 20251012 Views
In Azure Data Factory (ADF), certain pipelines need to run at a specific time, but standard scheduling mechanisms like triggers or on-completion dependencies may not be suitable due to dependencies on upstream processes. A common challenge is ensuring that a pipeline starts at or after a predefined time while avoiding issues like premature execution, data… Continue reading Delaying Pipeline Execution Until a Specific Time in Fabric Data Pipeline by Implementing a Dynamic Wait Mechanism
Read moreOptimizing Power BI Reports with Performance Analyzer
Inkey Solutions, March 7, 20251064 Views
Struggling with a slow Power BI report? You’re not alone. Slow performance is often caused by complex calculations, inefficient data models, or an overload of visuals. Power BI Performance Analyzer can help identify these bottlenecks and guide you toward a smoother, faster report. What is Power BI Performance Analyzer? A built-in tool in Power BI… Continue reading Optimizing Power BI Reports with Performance Analyzer
Read moreHow to Utilize the Accounts Receivable Administrator Role Center in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Inkey Solutions, February 28, 20251401 Views
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers a strong ERP solution adapted to streamline financial operations. One of the standout features of 2024 wave1 for collection management is the Accounts Receivable Administrator Role Center. This role center is designed to centralize and simplify collection tasks, such as creating and sending reminders and statements. By leveraging the… Continue reading How to Utilize the Accounts Receivable Administrator Role Center in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Read moreMastering Calculation Groups in Power BI
Inkey Solutions, February 25, 20253232 Views
One of the most powerful features in Power BI is Calculation Groups. They allow you to reduce redundant calculations and enhance the flexibility of your reports. If you often find yourself writing multiple measures for different time-based calculations (such as YTD, QTD, MTD, YOY), then Calculation Groups are the ultimate solution. In this blog, we… Continue reading Mastering Calculation Groups in Power BI
Read moreLookup CRM Metadata Using API in Postman
Inkey Solutions, February 21, 2025813 Views
In today’s fast-paced digital world, understanding and leveraging metadata is key to building robust, data-driven applications. Working with CRM systems, having quick access to metadata especially for lookup fields can significantly streamline customization and integration efforts. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the process of fetching CRM metadata using API calls in Postman, with… Continue reading Lookup CRM Metadata Using API in Postman
Read moreOvercoming Lakehouse Limitations: Implementing Upserts with PySpark
Inkey Solutions, February 14, 20251670 Views
Lakehouses combine the best features of data lakes and data warehouses, offering scalable and cost-effective solutions for storing and processing large datasets. However, they come with a notable limitation: insert, update, and delete operations on tables are not natively supported. This poses a challenge for use cases requiring data synchronization or incremental updates. To overcome… Continue reading Overcoming Lakehouse Limitations: Implementing Upserts with PySpark
Read moreDynamics Great Plains vs. Business Central: Why It’s Time to Upgrade
Inkey Solutions, February 11, 2025686 Views
For years, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) was the go-to ERP solution for businesses looking for robust accounting and financial management tools. However, as technology evolves and business needs shift, it’s clear that Microsoft Dynamics Business Central has taken the lead as the modern, scalable alternative. If you’re still using GP, it may be time… Continue reading Dynamics Great Plains vs. Business Central: Why It’s Time to Upgrade
Read moreHow AI Boosts Employee Productivity and Drives Business Growth
Inkey Solutions, February 7, 2025704 Views
In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency and productivity. Artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be a game-changer, helping employees work smarter and faster. From automating repetitive tasks to providing insightful analytics, AI is transforming workplaces in ways that lead to significant business growth. Automating Repetitive Tasks One of… Continue reading How AI Boosts Employee Productivity and Drives Business Growth
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Unlock Your Business’s Potential: 5 Ways Microsoft Azure Consulting Services Can Transform Your Operations
Inkey Solutions, February 6, 2025898 Views
The rapidly changing digitization world brings a lot of troubles regarding the complexities of IT infrastructure management and scaling issues for business organizations. Microsoft Azure Services offers a variety of cloud services, including computing, storage, analytics, networking, and AI. These services can be used to develop and scale applications or run existing applications in the… Continue reading Unlock Your Business’s Potential: 5 Ways Microsoft Azure Consulting Services Can Transform Your Operations
Read moreLinking Your Dataverse Environment to Microsoft Fabric
Inkey Solutions, January 21, 20252574 Views
Microsoft Fabric offers a robust platform for data integration and analytics. Leveraging the wealth of data stored in your Dataverse environment within Fabric is not only possible but also highly beneficial. This blog delves into the process of linking your Dataverse environment to Microsoft Fabric, exploring prerequisites, advantages, considerations, and a detailed step-by-step integration process.… Continue reading Linking Your Dataverse Environment to Microsoft Fabric
Read moreStripe Payment Integration with Power Pages
Inkey Solutions, January 17, 20251342 Views
Stripe payment integration is a key feature of Power Pages, allowing users to easily process payments directly within the portal. This integrated functionality enhances businesses by providing a simple payment solution. With just a few clicks, users can securely complete their purchases using Stripe’s trusted payment processing services. Stripe is a preview feature in Power… Continue reading Stripe Payment Integration with Power Pages
Read moreMastering Activity Tracking: Enabling the Activity Timeline in Power Pages for Better Management
Inkey Solutions, January 10, 20251391 Views
Activity timeline is time-tracking and planning control for each record. Activity controls many processes like Appointment, Email, Portal Comments and Phone call. We can enable an activity timeline for Power pages. Appointments: Scheduled meetings and events. Emails: Send and receive emails. Portal Comments: Feedback or notes added directly on the portal. Phone Calls: Records of… Continue reading Mastering Activity Tracking: Enabling the Activity Timeline in Power Pages for Better Management
Read moreLeveraging AI and Data Analysis to Combat Climate Change
Inkey Solutions, January 3, 2025826 Views
Climate change is an urgent global challenge, and the need for innovative solutions has never been more critical. AI and data analysis have emerged as powerful tools in this fight, providing unprecedented insights and driving impactful actions. From understanding environmental patterns to optimizing resource use, AI is transforming how we combat climate change. Harnessing Big… Continue reading Leveraging AI and Data Analysis to Combat Climate Change
Read moreHow to Build a Pipeline for Exact Matching in Azure ML Using Python Script
Inkey Solutions, December 27, 2024990 Views
Exact matching is a critical process for identifying precise matches between text data and predefined keywords. In this blog, we’ll walk you through building an Azure ML pipeline to perform exact keyword matching using a Python script Why Perform Exact Matching? Exact matching is vital when precision is critical. It ensures: Identifying Specific Terms: Ideal… Continue reading How to Build a Pipeline for Exact Matching in Azure ML Using Python Script
Read moreAutomating PDF Generation with Dynamics 365 CRM Data Using JSON Mapping and Encodian in Power Automate
Inkey Solutions, December 17, 20241766 Views
In this blog, I will showcase how to seamlessly integrate Dynamics 365 CRM with Encodian to automate the creation of PDFs populated with CRM data. By leveraging Power Automate, you can map data from CRM records directly into fillable PDF forms using JSON mapping. This solution simplifies document generation for processes like contracts, invoices, and reports, ensuring… Continue reading Automating PDF Generation with Dynamics 365 CRM Data Using JSON Mapping and Encodian in Power Automate
Read moreUnlocking Efficiency: A Beginner’s Guide to RPA Desktop Flows in Power Automate
Inkey Solutions, December 13, 20245147 Views
As per the beginner’s knowledge, RPA (Robotic Process Automation) Desktop flows, also known as UI flows, are a feature within Microsoft Power Automate that allows users to automate repetitive tasks on their Windows desktop or web applications. Desktop flows are part of the broad Power Automate platform, providing a solution for automating processes that involve… Continue reading Unlocking Efficiency: A Beginner’s Guide to RPA Desktop Flows in Power Automate
Read moreHow to Populate Prefix in AutoNumber fields based on conditions in Dynamics 365 Sales
Inkey Solutions, December 10, 20241459 Views
Maintaining organized and meaningful data is crucial for effective management and analysis. AutoNumber fields are a popular solution for generating unique identifiers, but sometimes a simple numeric sequence isn’t enough. By adding prefixes based on specific conditions, you can enhance the context of your data, making it easier to identify and categorize records briefly. In… Continue reading How to Populate Prefix in AutoNumber fields based on conditions in Dynamics 365 Sales
Read moreHow to use Low-No Code Plugin using Data verse accelerator in dynamics 365
Inkey Solutions, December 6, 20241560 Views
As everybody knows, in Dataverse, if we need to do anything that is not available in OOTB functionality and crucial to implement, we need to use plugin. To write a plugin, we need to write a code to mitigate our functionalities. But now, we do have another option available that will help us to create… Continue reading How to use Low-No Code Plugin using Data verse accelerator in dynamics 365
Read moreHow to run OOTB Report and send emails with pdf attachments using Power Automate.
Inkey Solutions, December 3, 20241301 Views
These days a speedy-paced business environment and efficient reporting equipment are crucial. Dynamics 365 is a powerful CRM and ERP answer that offers robust reporting capabilities. However, exporting those reports in a consumer-friendly format, like PDF, can on occasion be difficult. Fortunately, Power Automate gives a streamlined way to automate this method. In this blog,… Continue reading How to run OOTB Report and send emails with pdf attachments using Power Automate.
Read moreSplit the Text files using ADF Pipelines
Inkey Solutions, November 29, 20241081 Views
Requirements: If the file size of an Excel file exceeds the specified criteria, we need to address the following: The Excel file contains multiple sheets, and these sheets contain inter-related data. We utilize SQL Views to retrieve data from these sheets using the “Get Data” activity in Excel. Although we can split the Excel file… Continue reading Split the Text files using ADF Pipelines
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WebSiteAdmin, November 29, 2024697 Views
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Read moreHow Microsoft Power BI Services are Better Than Excel: An Informative Guide for Business Owners and Beginners
WebSiteAdmin, November 26, 20241509 Views
For many years, Microsoft Excel has been a trusted tool for managing data, creating charts, and performing calculations. It’s often one of the first tools people reach for when working with numbers and has a special place in nearly every business. However, as businesses grow, so does the need for more powerful tools. Enter Microsoft… Continue reading How Microsoft Power BI Services are Better Than Excel: An Informative Guide for Business Owners and Beginners
Read morePaper to Power App: Creating a Canvas App in D365 CRM from a Hand-Drawn Sketch
WebSiteAdmin, November 19, 20241084 Views
Power Apps, known for its low-code/no-code capabilities, now offers the ability to create complete apps from an image. Sometimes, the best way to design an app starts with something as simple as a pen and paper. Whether you’re in a meeting, brainstorming with your team, or just working through ideas on your own, sketching out… Continue reading Paper to Power App: Creating a Canvas App in D365 CRM from a Hand-Drawn Sketch
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