Session Abstract

Do you think your Power Platform VNET injection is going to be smooth? Think again. After spending over five years debugging Power Platform at enterprise scale - including one of the world's 100 largest companies - I've seen firsthand how enabling VNET injection can silently break custom connectors or SQL Server connections, how DNS misconfigurations can make entire environments unresponsive, and how Microsoft's own connector implementation doesn't fully route traffic through the gateway it's supposed to use. Yes, you read that right. In this session, I'll explain basics and walk you through the real-world chaos of Power Platform networking in corporate environments, armed with actual error logs, HAR traces, and debugging war stories. This session covers what Microsoft's documentation won't give you. We will talk about: - VNET Injection Pitfalls - How enabling VNET injection can break existing resources, including On-Premises Data Gateway connections and SQL Server operations - DNS: The Silent Killer - Understanding the critical differences between External DNS, Internal DNS, and Azure Resource DNS in corporate environments - and why DNS fallback to the internet can cause false "Unavailable" errors. - Private Endpoints & VNET Peering - What you can (and can't) create Private Endpoints for, and the address planning mistakes that haunt you later. - The Golden Rule - Don't trust anyone, anywhere... including Microsoft. A live debugging methodology for when three parties are pointing fingers, and nothing works. By the end, you'll have a practical playbook for navigating Power Platform networking in complex enterprise environments - and know exactly where the landmines are buried before you step on them.

Note to event organizers

Target Audience - Level 300-400 (Experienced/Advanced): Power Platform administrators, Azure network engineers, solution architects, and IT professionals managing Power Platform in enterprise environments with VNET injection, On-Premises Data Gateways, or hybrid connectivity. Preferred Session Duration: 45-75 minutes for comprehensive coverage, including Q&A. Session Format: Architecture Overview and Networking Fundamentals (15%), VNET Injection Deep Dive with real error demonstrations (30%),

Jan Chlebek

I’m a Microsoft-certified Power Platform Expert and Tech Lead at Clouds On Mars. My passion lies in transforming ideas into powerful, efficient solutions that maximize the potential of Microsoft Power Platform. Whether it’s simplifying complex workflows or building hyper-optimized applications, I’m always seeking smarter ways to get things done. I’m also deeply committed to empowering others. Through blogging, running workshops, and sharing resources like my technical interview question sets, I aim to make tech more accessible and help professionals grow. Teaching and mentoring aren’t just things I do - they’re at the heart of what drives me.

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