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Dynamics 365 Business Central telemetries for Azure Functions
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Jul 20, 2023 10:00 AM

Dynamics 365 Business Central telemetries for Azure Functions

by HubSite 365 about Stefano Demiliani [MVP]

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In my Azure Functions session at latest BC TechDays in Belgium I spent some minutes showing the Azure Functions module in the System Application

The text discusses the use of Dynamics 365 Business Central telemetries for Azure Functions. It was demonstrated at the latest BC TechDays in Belgium, showcasing the Azure Functions module in the System Application and its use in calling Azure Functions from AL code. An example was given where an Azure Functions was called from AL code to generate a QR Code with details from a customer record on the Customer Card page. This was done using the Azure Functions module of the System Application.

The author also stressed the significance of using telemetry in Azure Functions for traceability and diagnostics. The recommendation was to connect the Azure Functions to an Azure Application Insights instance for this purpose. Related images and posts were also linked for additional reference.

  • Brief description of the session at BC TechDays
  • Use of Azure Functions module in System Application
  • Example of generating a QR code
  • Importance of using telemetry in Azure Functions
  • Connecting Azure Functions to an Azure Application Insights instance
  • Additional resources referenced

Deep Dive into the Main Topic

Dynamics 365 Business Central's integration with Azure Functions allows for complex, scalable operations in a cloud-native infrastructure. The flexibility in calling Azure Functions from AL code enables easy implementation of custom functionalities. Furthermore, telemetry in Azure Functions provides essential tracking and diagnostics, improving performance optimization and issue detection. By connecting Azure Functions to Azure Application Insights, you get advanced monitoring capabilities, enhancing the robustness and reliability of the system.

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides an Azure Functions module in the System Application that allows developers to call Azure Functions from AL code. This example shows how to use the module to generate a QR Code containing details of a customer record. Additionally, it is important to use telemetry in Azure Functions in order to ensure traceability and diagnostics. To do this, developers should connect the Azure Functions to an Azure Application Insights instance. This will provide insight into how the Azure Function is performing, helping to identify any potential issues and ensuring optimal performance.

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Keywords

Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure Functions, Application Insights, AL code, QR Code, Telemetry