Getting Started with Microsoft Power Pages: Build, Customize, and Manage Secure External Web Solutions

Master the art of building secure, data-driven web portals with Microsoft Power Pages. This comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through everything you need to create professional-grade, low-code websites that connect external users seamlessly to your organization’s data. 

Starting with the fundamentals, you’ll explore Power Pages’ core architecture, security framework, and how it enables safe external interaction with Dataverse. You’ll then learn to design and build visually appealing sites using the new Design Studio―customizing layouts in the Pages and Styling workspaces, and accelerating your workflow with AI-powered Copilot features that generate forms, text, and templates in minutes. As you progress, you’ll dive into advanced integrations, connecting Power Pages to internal and external data sources using forms and lists for both simple and complex scenarios. Next, you will move beyond low-code development, teaching you professional customization with Liquid, Web Templates, Portals Web API, and Code Components to unlock the platform’s full potential. In the end, you will focus on enterprise-grade practices―setting up authentication, defining web roles, deploying your site, and managing it through the Portals Admin Center. 

After going through the book, you will be equipped with the practical skills needed to transform organizational data processes by confidently and securely connecting external users to Dataverse, driving innovation through low-code development and integrated AI tools. 

What You Will Learn:  

Design and build websites using the low-code design studio, workspaces, and pre-built templates. 

Use AI and Copilot features to automatically generate forms and text content. 

Configure data structures and implement various forms, including basic, list-based, and complex multistep forms. 

Implement robust security by configuring site authentication, web roles, and table permissions. 

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Who This Book is For: 

Citizen Developers and Business Analysts. Power Platform Professionals, ​​Functional Consultants,IT Professionals building external-facing portals.

Dr. Gomathi S is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Community Lead, and Microsoft Learn Expert with deep expertise in AI, Power Platform, and data analytics. She currently works as an AI Technical Trainer, helping professionals and organizations adopt AI-driven solutions using Microsoft technologies. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science specializing in Data Mining, Dr. Gomathi combines strong academic foundations with extensive hands-on industry experience. She has trained thousands of professionals and students on Microsoft Power BI, Power Platform, Copilot, and AI-enabled analytics, enabling learners to build practical, real-world solutions.  Dr. Gomathi is an active contributor to the global Microsoft community, regularly speaking at technical events and mentoring learners through structured training programs. Her work focuses on simplifying complex AI and low-code concepts and empowering professionals to build secure, scalable, and intelligent business solutions. 

Jerald Louis Raja Nicholas Anto Felix is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with over four years of experience empowering learners and professionals through Microsoft technologies. He has working in IT for more than a decade. Jerald has delivered impactful sessions on Azure, Power Platform, and AI solutions to a diverse audience ranging from students to IT professionals. He is an active member of the global Microsoft community, contributing as a speaker at events such as Azure Global Bootcamp and various MCT meetups, while also creating Tamil learning resources on YouTube to make advanced cloud and AI concepts accessible to regional communities. His dedication to technical education is reflected in his certifications spanning Azure AI, Data, Security, and Copilot technologies.