Power Platform Copilot Environment Setup

TL;DR

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to get started with AI Copilot functionality in the Power Platform, including the necessary licenses and requirements.

Transcript

hey what's up everyone April here so you'll want to try out some of the new AI copilot functionality in the Power Platform let's go over what you need to get started to use the Power Platform at all we're going to need access to a Microsoft 365 license and this doesn't include all licenses it will need to be at E3 and E5 or some kind of business pr... Read More

Key Insights

• 🚀 Access to the Power Platform requires a Microsoft 365 license, specifically E3, E5, or a business premium license that includes the Power Platform. It offers limited capabilities.
• 🔒 A premium Power Platform license is required for advanced features like integrating with SQL Server, using Azure services, and utilizing copilot and AI functionalities.
• 🌍 Copilot functionalities in Power Platform are currently in public preview and only available in US environments, but can be accessed from anywhere as long as you can interact in English.
• 💼 Organizations need to check if they have premium licenses for the Power Platform and if copilot functionality is enabled within their environment.
• ⚙️ Developers can sign up for the Microsoft 365 developer program and the Power Platform developer program to access premium features like copilot and AI functionalities.
• 🎓 The Microsoft 365 developer program provides a free Microsoft 365 tenant for testing purposes, including access to Microsoft 365 tools and the seated version of the Power Platform.
• 💡 The Power Platform developer program can be added to the Microsoft 365 developer program to gain access to premium Power Platform capabilities like copilot and AI Builder. ⏩ Following the provided steps, developers can set up their development environment to start leveraging copilot and AI in the Power Platform. Additional licenses may be required for certain functionalities.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do I get started with using copilot in the Power Platform?

To get started with copilot, you need access to a Microsoft 365 license and premium Power Platform licenses. Copilot is currently in public preview and only available in U.S. environments, but it can be accessed globally as long as the interaction is in English.

Q: Can I access copilot if I don't have a Microsoft 365 account through work or school?

Yes, you can create a Microsoft 365 developer account through the Microsoft 365 developer program, which provides a free Microsoft 365 tenant for 90 days and access to the seated version of the Power Platform.

Q: What are the requirements to access copilot in the Power Platform?

To access copilot, you need a Microsoft 365 license, premium Power Platform licenses, and an environment in the U.S. region. Copilot is currently in public preview and only supports the English language.

Q: Can I test copilot and AI functionalities without a Microsoft 365 account?

Yes, you can sign up for the Microsoft 365 developer program, which provides a free Microsoft 365 tenant for development purposes and includes the seated version of the Power Platform. To access copilot and AI functionalities, you can add the Power Platform developer program on top of the Microsoft 365 developer program.

Q: What other features require additional licensing in the Power Platform?

Features like AI Builder, power virtual agents, and power pages require additional licensing. You can access a 30-day trial for AI Builder and sign up for free 30-day trials of power virtual agents and power pages through the respective platforms.

Q: Can I use copilot and AI functionalities in non-English languages?

Currently, copilot only supports the English language. However, you can create a Power Platform environment in the U.S. region and interact with copilot in English regardless of your location.

Q: Are copilot and AI functionalities available in all Power Platform environments?

Copilot is currently in public preview and only available in U.S. environments. However, you can create a Power Platform environment in the U.S. region and access copilot capabilities from anywhere as long as interaction is in English.

Q: How long does the Microsoft 365 developer program account last?

The Microsoft 365 developer program account is valid for 90 days, but it automatically renews as long as you continue using it.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• To use the Power Platform, access to a Microsoft 365 license is needed, either through E3 or E5 licenses or a business premium license that includes the Power Platform.

• Premium Power Platform licenses are required to access advanced features like integrating with SQL Server, using Azure services, and utilizing copilot and AI functionalities.

• Copilot is currently in public preview and only available in U.S. environments, but it can be accessed from anywhere as long as the interaction is in English.