ALM and Deployment Flashcards
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Which action should be taken when a solution import fails in production due to a missing dependency?
Answer: Import the dependency solution first, then retry the main solution import
Missing dependency errors require importing the prerequisite solution that contains the needed component before the dependent solution can be imported successfully.
When configuring a GitHub Actions workflow for Power Platform, which action is used to set up the Power Platform tools in the runner?
Answer: microsoft/powerplatform-actions/install-pac
The 'microsoft/powerplatform-actions/install-pac' action installs the Power Platform CLI on the GitHub Actions runner, enabling subsequent PAC commands.
A developer needs to include custom code components (PCF controls) in a solution for deployment. What must be done before adding the PCF control to the solution?
Answer: Build the PCF project using 'npm run build' to generate deployable assets
PCF controls must be built with 'npm run build' to compile TypeScript and bundle assets before they can be added to a solution and deployed.
What is the role of the 'customizations.xml' file within an unpacked Power Platform solution?
Answer: It contains the metadata and definitions for solution components like entities, forms, and workflows
The customizations.xml file is the core manifest of a solution, containing all component definitions, relationships, and metadata in XML format.
In Power Platform ALM, what is the recommended source of truth for solution components?
Answer: A source control repository containing unpacked solution files
Source control (e.g., Git) containing unpacked solution files is the recommended single source of truth, enabling versioning, collaboration, and reproducible builds.
Which environment variable type should be used to store a JSON configuration object in Power Platform?
Answer: Text
JSON configuration objects can be stored as Text type environment variables, as there is no dedicated JSON type — Text supports arbitrary string content including JSON.
When using Power Platform pipelines, what is the significance of the 'Host' environment?
Answer: It stores pipeline configuration, deployment history, and orchestrates deployments across linked environments
The host environment in Power Platform pipelines centrally stores all pipeline definitions, run history, and manages the deployment orchestration across connected development and target environments.