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crminnovation
‎05-22-2017 11:21 AM

Dynamics 365 Workflow vs Microsoft Flow – Which one do I use?

Author: Jerry Weinstock

Microsoft Business Solutions MVP 7x (CRM)

@crminnovation

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerryweinstock/

 

I keep hearing (and answering) the same question over and over again. And I keep seeing long drawn out answers to the question, sometimes with it being explained with a half dozen bullet points. Other times, with unnecessary examples. I have been guilty of it myself. Here is a simpler approach to answering the question.

 

What’s the question?

When should I use Microsoft Flow vs Dynamics 365 Workflow to do ‘something’?

 

Here is the simple, complete and succinct answer.

Assume for a moment that Microsoft Flow didn’t exist. Can you do what you need to do in CRM with the built-in workflow engine? If so, do it with Workflow. Otherwise look to Microsoft Flow.

 

End of subject. End of debate.

 

Footnote: This is a guideline, are there edge cases? It's the KISS principle applied to a question generally driving extended and convoluted answers.

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