What is Virtual Entity in Dynamics 365 CE?

In Dynamics 365 CE (Customer Engagement), a Virtual Entity is a special type of entity that lets you read data in real-time from an external data source—without storing that data inside the Dataverse database A virtual entity is a window to external data, not a container for it. Key Points Typical Use Cases Limitations How … Continue reading →

Published on: August 13, 2025

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