NURTURE COMPONENTS SETUP GUIDE
1. Set Up Nurture Components,
Nurture components in Power Platform help guide users, improve adoption, and ensure effective solution usage. They provide automated guidance, reminders, and contextual help within apps and flows.
- Benefits:
- Efficient onboarding and reduced errors.
- Reinforcement of organizational policies.
- Enhanced productivity and sustained usage.
- Integration with analytics for adoption tracking.
Examples: Tooltips, step-by-step instructions, training prompts, automated notifications.
- 2. Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of Power Platform apps, flows, and Dataverse entities.
- Familiarity with organizational policies and adoption strategies.
- Access to environments with permissions to configure guidance and notifications.
- 3. Import the Solution
- Download the latest Nurture solution package.
- Navigate to Power Platform → Solutions → Import.
- Validate dependencies and complete the installation.
4. Set Up Video Hub Components
Centralize video content management for secure access, categorization, and playback.
Setup Wizard:
1. Configure categories, permissions, and default settings.
2. Integrate with apps, flows, and Dataverse tables.
3. Validate upload, access, and playback.
4. Apply updates as needed.
- Example Apps:
- Training Videos App – Tracks training completion.
- Product Demo Library – Centralized demo repository.
- Additional Features:
- Enable comments and related videos.
- Allow admins to manage permissions and makers to collaborate.
- Optional: Import starter data from the solution.
| Column | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Text | Video title (e.g., Building responsive Power Apps) |
| Owner | User | Record creator |
| Content Description | Text | Detailed description |
| Content URL | Text (URL) | Video link |
| View Count | Number | Updated via Video Hub app |
| Power Platform Product | Choice | Categorizes by product |
| Column | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Text | Playlist title |
| Owner | User | Creator |
| Content Description | Text | Playlist details |
| Content URL | Text (URL) | Playlist or video link |
Lookup Columns:
- Owner → Links to user
- Power Platform Product → Links to product table
- Content Category → Links to content type table
| Column | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Text | Video title |
| Owner | User | Record creator |
| Content Description | Text | Comment content |
| Content URL | Text (URL) | Video link |
| View Count | Number | Updated when viewed |
| Power Platform Product | Choice | Categorization by product |
6. Training in a Day Components
Provides structured learning with pre-configured modules, sample data, and guided exercises.
Setup Wizard: 1. Launch from the environment. 2. Select modules, data, and exercises. 3. Configure environment-specific settings. 4. Verify accessibility of all modules. Manual Setup: Create required tables, import data, and assign permissions.
Update Environment Variables:
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TrainingHubURL | Text (URL) | Training Hub access |
| DefaultInstructor | User | Assigned instructor |
| SessionDurationMinutes | Number | Session duration |
| NotificationEmail | Text | Notification email |
- Feedback Form Setup:
- Design fields (name, rating, comments).
- Integrate with Training Hub.
- Enable notifications and tracking.
- Flows: Enable in Power Automate → My Flows.
- Sharing: Assign permissions to admins and makers.
7. Pulse Feedback Survey Collect actionable feedback, with optional anonymity.
Setup Wizard: 1. Configure questions and targeting. 2. Integrate with apps and environments. 3. Test and publish surveys.
Manual Setup: Configure questions directly.
Power BI Dashboard: 1. Connect to survey data. 2. Build datasets and visuals. 3. Publish and schedule refresh.
8. Template Catalog Components Provides standard templates for governance and faster development.
- Setup Wizard:
- Configure categories, permissions, and rules.
- Integrate with environments.
- Validate and monitor usage.
Manual Setup: Configure metadata and permissions.
Sharing: Provide access to admins and makers.
- 9. Product Newsletter
- Configure templates, branding, and distribution lists.
- Schedule delivery.
10. Environment Variables
| Name | Description | Default Value |
|---|---|---|
| API Endpoint URL | Used by apps and flows | n/a |
| Feature Flags | Toggle features | false |
| Tenant ID | Organization tenant identifier | n/a |
| Admin Email | System notification email | n/a |
| Data Retention Period | Duration before cleanup | 90 days |
Note: Keep values consistent, secure sensitive data, and test updates.
- 11. How to File an Issue
- Go to the Support Portal.
- Provide details (description, steps, screenshots, environment).
- Submit and track resolution.
- 12. Additional Resources
- Training: Structured learning paths for governance and automation.
- Certification: Validate skills with Microsoft certifications.