PL-900 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals

Run a cloud flow

Concepts

Running a cloud flow in Power Automate is a simple process. Once you have created and configured your flow, you can manually trigger it or set up automatic triggers based on specific events. Here’s how you can run a cloud flow:

1. Access Power Automate

Open the Power Automate portal in your web browser and sign in with your Microsoft account or work account associated with your Power Automate subscription.

2. Navigate to My Flows

In the Power Automate portal, click on “My Flows” in the left navigation menu. This will display a list of all the flows you have created or have access to.

3. Select the Flow to Run

Find the flow you want to run from the list and click on it to open the Power Automate editor for that flow.

4. Review Flow Details

Before running the flow, review the flow details to ensure that all the configured actions, triggers, and settings are accurate and up to date. Make any necessary modifications if required.

5. Run the Flow Manually

If you want to manually trigger the flow, click on the “Run” button located at the top-right corner of the Power Automate editor. This will immediately start the flow execution, and it will follow the configured steps one by one.

6. Set Up Automatic Triggers

If you have configured an automatic trigger for your flow based on specific events, such as a new email arrival or a new record creation, ensure that the trigger conditions are appropriately set. When the trigger event occurs, the flow will automatically start executing without manual intervention.

7. Monitor Flow Execution

As the flow runs, you can monitor its execution progress and view the status of each action. In the Power Automate portal, you can navigate to the flow’s run history, which provides detailed information about each run, including any errors or warnings that may have occurred.

Remember to test your flow thoroughly and validate its behavior before deploying it in a production environment. Monitor the flow’s execution regularly to ensure it functions as expected and make any necessary adjustments as you gain insights from its usage.

By following these steps, you can effectively run your cloud flows and automate your business processes in Power Automate.

Answer the Questions in Comment Section

Which of the following actions can you perform in the Power Automate cloud flow designer? (Select all that apply.)

a) Connect to data sources and services
b) Create and update records in Dynamics 365
c) Trigger flows based on events in SharePoint
d) Integrate with on-premises systems using a gateway

Correct answer: a, b, c, d

True or False: In Power Automate, you can use conditions to specify whether an action should run or not based on certain criteria.

Correct answer: True

Which of the following statements are true about triggers in Power Automate? (Select all that apply.)

a) Triggers are used to start a flow.
b) Triggers can be manual or automated.
c) Triggers determine the order of actions in a flow.
d) Triggers define when a flow should execute.

Correct answer: a, b, d