1
.
What is Power Automate ?
Microsoft Power Automate (formerly Microsoft Flow) is a low-code, no-code automation platform that allows users to create automated workflows.
It acts as a digital assistant(robot), handling repetitive tasks like data entry, file synchronization, and email notifications without requiring traditional coding.
2
.
What is Power Platform ?
Microsoft Power Platform is a comprehensive low-code/no-code platform designed to build custom business applications, automate workflows, analyze data, and create AI-powered virtual agents.
3
.
When was the first version of Power Automate Released ?
Power Automate was originally released in November 2016 under the name Microsoft Flow.
Later in 2019 Microsoft rebranded the service to Power Automate and added it into Microsoft Power Platform.
4
.
Is Power Automate available in desktop or cloud version ?
Yes , Power Automate is available in both desktop version and cloud version.
5
.
Do we need account to access power automate desktop and cloud version ?
Yes , we need a Microsoft account to work with Power Automate DeskTop or Power Automate Cloud.
6
.
What is the difference between Power Automated DeskTop & Power Automate Cloud ?
Power Automated DeskTop is used to automate desktop components like Files, Folder etc in Windows / DeskTop Environment.
7
.
What is a Flow in Power Automate ?
A Flow is a Program / Project consists of components / actions to automate a business flow / workflows.
8
.
What are Action in Power Automate ?
Actions are predefined components to perform a particular operations.
9
.
What is Templates in Power Automate Cloud ?
Templates in Power Automate Cloud are pre-built workflows designed to help you automate tasks quickly. Instead of building flows from scratch, you select a template, authenticate your connected apps
10
.
What is Automated Cloud Flow in Power Automate Cloud ?
Automated Cloud Flows are exceuted on particular events. (eg : When a new email arrives etc)