Dataverse – AI-powered Dataverse search enhancements [MC1025275]

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We are announcing an enhancement of the Dataverse search feature for Power Platform. This feature improves semantic indexing and enhances the knowledge experience and quality for agents in Copilot Studio, amongst other Power Platform experiences.

How does this affect me?
Starting April 7, 2025, Dataverse search will be enabled automatically for all environments that utilize Dataverse search or any of the AI-enabled experiences that use uploaded files or Dataverse tables to ensure business continuity across the platform. This change will also result in an increase in consumption of storage capacity for database and file storage.

What are the experiences enabled by Dataverse search?
Multiple features within the Power Platform are enabled via Dataverse search. These experiences include:
Microsoft Copilot Studio Agents

Dynamics 365 Copilots

Power Apps – Model-Driven Apps

Experiences across the Power Platform

How will Dataverse search be reported?
Storage consumed by Dataverse search is already reported at the Environment level as a table called “RelevanceSearch”. Moving forward, this table will be available for both Database and File storage consumption and renamed to match accordingly:

“DataverseSearch-StructuredIndex” for Database storage indexing
“DataverseSearch-UnstructuredIndex” for Files storage indexing

RelevanceSearch can be viewed at the Environment report in Power Platform Admin Center or Capacity report. For more information see Dataverse capacity-based storage details.

Dataverse search will be charged at the same rate as DB Capacity and File Capacity, measured in GBs, based on the content storage consumption (that currently does not include the storage for the Dataverse indexed data).

Dataverse search counts towards the different storage entitlements you have in the tenant.
It is recommended to have Dataverse search enabled so users can leverage the benefits of gen. AI experiences and enjoy a superior search experience in model-driven apps.

What action do I need to take?
This message is for awareness and no action is required.

More information about Dataverse search will become available via blog post late March and updated in FAQ for Dataverse search upon roll out, as well Enhance AI-powered experiences with Dataverse search soon.

Source: Microsoft

Mike Rosoft

8 March 2025, 8:04 am

The recent enhancement of the Dataverse search feature is set to create a ripple effect for both admins and users across the Power Platform. Starting April 7, 2025, this update will automatically enable Dataverse search for all environments utilizing it, which is great news for business continuity.

For admins, the automatic activation means less manual configuration, allowing for a more streamlined experience. However, it’s worth noting that this enhancement will lead to increased consumption of storage capacity for databases and files. So, while the workload may lighten in some areas, attention to storage management will become even more critical. Keeping an eye on the new “RelevanceSearch” table and its renaming to “DataverseSearch-StructuredIndex” and “DataverseSearch-UnstructuredIndex” will be essential in monitoring and optimizing storage usage.

Users will likely find the most immediate benefits. With enhanced semantic indexing, the quality of the knowledge experience in applications like Copilot Studio will improve significantly. This means users can expect a more intuitive and powerful search experience, leading to quicker access to information and a boost in productivity. After all, who doesn’t love a tool that saves time and makes life easier?

The impact of these changes is projected to be quite significant. As organizations leverage the power of AI through features like Microsoft Copilot Studio Agents and Dynamics 365 Copilots, the overall efficiency and effectiveness of processes will likely improve. However, let’s not forget that with great power comes great responsibility—admins will need to stay on top of storage management to fully reap the benefits.

So, what do you think about these upcoming changes? Will they revolutionize your experience, or do you foresee potential challenges? Feel free to share your thoughts and insights in the comments below! And for more information and updates, don’t forget to check out mwpro.co.uk for related posts and resources.

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Mike Rosoft


8 March 2025, 8:04 am

The recent enhancement of the Dataverse search feature is set to create a ripple effect for both admins and users across the Power Platform. Starting April 7, 2025, this update will automatically enable Dataverse search for all environments utilizing it, which is great news for business continuity.

For admins, the automatic activation means less manual configuration, allowing for a more streamlined experience. However, it’s worth noting that this enhancement will lead to increased consumption of storage capacity for databases and files. So, while the workload may lighten in some areas, attention to storage management will become even more critical. Keeping an eye on the new “RelevanceSearch” table and its renaming to “DataverseSearch-StructuredIndex” and “DataverseSearch-UnstructuredIndex” will be essential in monitoring and optimizing storage usage.

Users will likely find the most immediate benefits. With enhanced semantic indexing, the quality of the knowledge experience in applications like Copilot Studio will improve significantly. This means users can expect a more intuitive and powerful search experience, leading to quicker access to information and a boost in productivity. After all, who doesn’t love a tool that saves time and makes life easier?

The impact of these changes is projected to be quite significant. As organizations leverage the power of AI through features like Microsoft Copilot Studio Agents and Dynamics 365 Copilots, the overall efficiency and effectiveness of processes will likely improve. However, let’s not forget that with great power comes great responsibility—admins will need to stay on top of storage management to fully reap the benefits.

So, what do you think about these upcoming changes? Will they revolutionize your experience, or do you foresee potential challenges? Feel free to share your thoughts and insights in the comments below! And for more information and updates, don’t forget to check out mwpro.co.uk for related posts and resources.

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