Episode 008: Michael Roth "Power Platform Administration Tamer"

Power Platform 101

Summary
In this episode of Power Platform 101, Rory Neary interviews Michael Roth, a Power Platform administrator, about his journey in the field. They discuss the evolution of Power Platform, the challenges faced in development, the importance of governance and security, and the collaborative nature of administration. Michael shares insights on environments, permissions, and the impact of Microsoft's Co-Pilot on the platform. The conversation also touches on the need for continuous learning and offers advice for new administrators. The episode concludes with a fun segment about music and personal reflections.
Takeaways
Power Platform administration is a collaborative effort.
Governance is essential for long-term success.
Continuous learning is crucial in the ever-evolving Power Platform.
The Center of Excellence Starter Kit is invaluable for admins.
Understanding environments and permissions is key to effective administration.
Co-Pilot can significantly impact how we use Power Platform.
Many admins fall into their roles by accident.
Community support is vital for Power Platform administrators.
Explaining your job can be challenging to non-technical people.
It's important to manage expectations in Power Platform administration.

Sound bites

"Governance is a lifelong journey."
"Power Platform is a team effort."
"Don't let expectations overwhelm you."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:46 Michael's Journey into Power Platform
09:01 Transitioning from Development to Governance
15:15 The Importance of Governance in Power Platform
21:17 Challenges in Implementing Governance
25:36 Customer Engagement and Governance Strategy
29:22 Exploring the Center of Excellence Data Kit
31:21 Recent Changes in Data Loss Prevention Policies
33:49 Valuable Resources in Power Platform Administration
35:50 Challenges in Power Platform Administration
37:09 The Impact of Co-Pilot on Power Platform
41:50 Empowering Future Administrators
46:58 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement
Keywords
Power Platform, Administration, Governance, Security, Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Co-Pilot, Environments, Permissions, Microsoft