Power Platform uses the concept of environments inherited from Dynamics product line. An environment in simple words an isolated area for development, testing and hosting production apps.
Power Platform Environments
Power Platform environments are an essential part of app development in Power Platform. In this blog, we’ll cover what Power Platform environments are, the types of environments available, how to create a new environment, and how to manage environments.
What are Power Platform environments?
Power Platform environments are isolated areas for development, testing, and hosting production apps. They provide a secure and controlled environment for app development.
Types of Power Platform environments
There are three types of Power Platform environments - Sandbox, Production, and Trial. Sandbox environments are used for development and testing, Production environments are used for hosting production apps, and Trial environments are used for evaluating Power Platform.
Creating a Power Platform environment
To create a new environment in Power Platform, you need to have the appropriate permissions. You can create a new environment using the Power Platform admin center.
Managing Power Platform environments
You can manage Power Platform environments using the Power Platform admin center. You can perform tasks such as creating and deleting environments, managing environment settings, and assigning users to environments.
Conclusion
Power Platform environments are an essential part of app development in Power Platform. They provide a secure and controlled environment for app development, testing, and hosting production apps. By understanding the types of environments available and how to create and manage them, you can ensure that your app development process is efficient and effective.