Are you looking for the best way to share your Dataverse data with external users safely and efficiently? In this episode, Microsoft Business Applications MVP Nicholas Hayduk joins Mirko Peters to break down everything you need to know about Power Pages.

Power Pages is the essential piece of the Power Platform designed specifically for external audiences. In this deep dive, we explore the history of the platform from its ADX Studio roots to its current state as a modern portal solution. Nicholas shares expert insights on how to handle authentication through social providers, the differences between traditional Dataverse security and Web Roles, and why Power Pages is becoming the go-to window for exposing AI and Copilots to your customers.

We also discuss real-world applications including partner portals, membership management, and even how Nicholas built a full Learning Management System (LMS) called e-learn directly on the platform. If you are planning a portal project, you will want to hear our discussion on common pitfalls, licensing nuances, and why having a designer who understands the platform is critical for project success.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
3:15 What is Power Pages exactly?
6:00 The evolution from ADX Studio to Power Pages
9:15 The deep dependency on Dataverse
12:30 Understanding the licensing and user packs
15:45 Authentication and external identity providers
19:00 Security models: Web Roles and Table Permissions
22:15 Is Power Pages a true Content Management System?
25:30 Top use cases for businesses today
28:00 Exposing Copilot to external users
31:15 Building an LMS on the Power Platform
34:30 Governance and avoiding shadow portals
37:45 Common mistakes in portal design
40:00 Hot takes and final advice for success

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