Creating Semi-structured data in Dataverse.

[Go_Ozeki]

Hi all,

In the following conceptual diagram of Dataverse, 'Semi-structured data' is included in the Storage category.

Is it possible to create semi-structured data in Dataverse?

If so, please tell me how to create it.

If it can't be created, then why is there semi-structured data in this conceptual diagram?

Thank you for help.

[EricRegnier · Accepted solution]

Hi @Go_Ozeki,

Good question! From what I've seen the semi-structured data can represent:

•  file and image data types columns in standard relational tables
• data stored in Azure Data Lake
• other data sources and exposed in Dataverse via virtual tables

Hope this clarifies!

[Go_Ozeki]

Hi @EricRegnier,

Very clear answer, I understand!
I see that the semi-structured data in this conceptual diagram refers to some data that can be kept in Dataverse, or Dataverse data stored in external storage that can store semi-structured data (Azure Data Lake, Cosmos DB, etc.).
I never knew that Dataverse can use virtual tables. I will look into it and try to use it.

Thank you a lot for help!