Configuring Dynamics 365 apps

In this section, we will understand the various steps required to configure Dynamics 365 apps. The following diagram outlines the steps required to configure Dynamics 365 apps:

Here are descriptions of each step:

1. Configure app properties: App properties such as name, Unique Name, icon, and more, need to be configured as the starting point to configure the app. A detailed description is given in the next section.
2. Configure App Navigation with Sitemap designer: Every app can have its own site map. A detailed description is given in Chapter 1, Customize Application Navigation.
3. Include Required App components: App components can consist of artifacts or Entity Assets which need to be included in the app.
4. Check App for any missing required components: The app needs to be checked for any missing required components. This can be done by hitting Validate before publishing the app.
5. Make App available for use by Publish: For users to be able to access the app, it needs to be published. A detailed description is available in the following sections.
6. Configure Security Role access for the App: Apps can be secured to allow an only certain set of users to be able to access the app. A detailed description is available in the following sections.