Describe the Common Data Model (CDM) As discussed earlier in this chapter, Common Data Service can function as a database for the Power Platform tools, as well as for Dynamics 365. While Common Data Model sounds similar to Common Data Service, it is not the same thing. CDM is not a database manager or any sort of data storage technology. Instead, the Common Data Model (CDM) is a Microsoft initiative that defines a shared data language, consisting of a unified system of schemas and metadata. The objective behind CDM is to create a standardized format for data sharing and storage that allows applications and servicesRead More →