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Learning Paths & Training Modules

Get started with custom connectors for Microsoft Power Platform

  • 5-module learning path covering custom connector fundamentals
  • Intermediate level training for developers and app makers
  • Covers configuration, authentication, and usage with Power Apps and Power Automate

Build custom connectors for Microsoft Power Platform

  • Comprehensive 8-module learning path for building custom connectors
  • Covers triggers, authentication, policy templates, and lifecycle management
  • Includes certification and open-source connector development

Core Documentation

Custom Connectors Overview

  • Complete overview of custom connector lifecycle and development process
  • Covers creation approaches: OpenAPI, Postman collections, and from scratch
  • Includes sharing, certification, and deployment guidance

Create a custom connector from an OpenAPI definition

  • Step-by-step guide for creating connectors from OpenAPI specifications
  • Best practices for API definition and connector configuration

Create a custom connector from scratch

  • Complete walkthrough for building connectors without existing API definitions
  • Covers general settings, security, and API definition creation

Authentication & Security

Configure custom connectors with authenticated APIs

  • Training module focused on authentication options
  • Microsoft Entra ID integration and API security best practices

Create a custom connector for a web API

  • Detailed guide for connecting to secured web APIs
  • Microsoft Entra ID authentication configuration

Authenticate a connector with Entra ID via OAuth

Advanced Topics

Configure policy templates for custom connectors

  • Data transformation and request modification at runtime
  • Policy configuration and template implementation

Use custom code in custom connectors

  • Advanced customization with custom code implementation
  • Code execution environment and limitations

Custom connector life cycle management

  • Managing connectors across environments
  • Version control and deployment strategies

Implementation Examples

Sample custom connectors

  • GitHub repository with sample connector implementations
  • Azure Key Vault, Facebook, and Office 365 Groups examples
  • Practical examples demonstrating key connector features

Use a custom connector from a Power Apps app

  • Tutorial for integrating custom connectors in Power Apps
  • Step-by-step app building with custom connector usage

Use a custom connector from a flow

  • Implementation guide for Power Automate flows
  • SharePoint integration and workflow automation examples

Certification & Sharing

Share custom connectors in your organization

  • Organization-wide connector sharing and distribution
  • Permission management and collaboration guidelines

Submit your connector for Microsoft certification

  • Process for getting connectors certified for public use
  • Requirements and review criteria for Microsoft certification

Azure Integration

Export APIs from Azure API Management to Power Platform

  • Direct integration between Azure API Management and Power Platform
  • Automated connector creation from existing APIs