If you're new to Power Platform, you might be wondering what an environment is and why it's important. Don’t worry; this guide will explain everything you need to know in simple terms.
What is a Power Platform Environment?
A Power Platform environment is a special space where you can store, manage, and share your organization's business data, apps, chatbotsandflows. Think of it as a container that keeps everything organized and secure.
Types of Environments
There are different types of environments each serving a specific purpose.
- Production: Use this for permanent work. It’s reliable and secure.
- Default: Each organization gets one automatically. It’s a basic production environment where all licensed users can create apps.
- Sandbox: Use this for testing and development. You can easily reset or copy it as needed.
- Trial: This is for short-term testing. It expires after 30 days.
- Developer: Available for users with a Developer Plan license. It's for personal use and helps in building and testing apps.
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How to Create a New Environment in Power Platform?
- Sign in to the Power Platform Admin Center
- Navigate to Environments
- In the left-hand menu, select "Environments."
- Create a New Environment
- Click on the "+ New" button at the top of the environments list.
- Fill in Environment Details
- Name: Enter a name for your new environment.
- Region: Select the geographic location where your environment will be hosted.
- Type: Choose the type of environment you want to create. The options include