How to create a dataverse database in existing environment?

[Anonymous]

I'm following the tutorial to pass the PL-100 exam where i'm trying to run a sample model app called 'Fundraiser' within my environment  Name's Environment..

However when i try to install the sample app, I get a pop up saying: "The sample app you selected requires an environment with a Dataverse database that also has sample data installed. To deploy the sample data you need to create a Dataverse database with the option "Deploy sample apps and data" enabled. A Dataverse database can be created by creating a new environment with a new database or by adding a database to an existing environment that does not have a database yet.".

This gives me the option to 'create a new environment' but when i try that it says 'Upgrade your plan Creating an environment requires a Power Apps per user plan or may be done by an admin in Power Platform admin center. Learn more'

The thing is.. I am already in my own environment (separate from my company environment on purpose for testing)... how do I create a dataverse database within my own environment? Is there a setting i'm missing?

Sorry if this doesn't make sense.

Thanks!

[ArchitectMadhan]

Hi @Anonymous 

Here is the below link that has the steps to create the database in your own environment (Developer version right?). If it is asking for "Upgrade your plan" then you should try it from different browser.

[EricRegnier]

Hi @Anonymous,

It's all because of licensing and how you're trying to create a "real" environment of type sandbox or production. You can create a developer or trial type of environemnt where you wouldn't need a license and can then use it for your exam training.  

• To create a developer environment: https://aka.ms/PowerAppsDevPlan More info here
• To create a trial environment: https://dynamics.microsoft.com/dynamics-365-free-trial/

Hope this helps!

[Anonymous]

So the licenses I have (Power Apps for Office 365 and Power Apps Community) are not sufficient?

I've signed up to the trial environment and it has created a 'sales' environment in Power Apps. So now I have 4 environments: Default (company name) environment, company name sandbox environment,  my name environment and sales environment. In all instances, i'm unable to start the Fundraiser sample app as per the Learning path?

[EricRegnier]

Hi @Anonymous, it's not sufficient for a "real" environment but you can use the trial/developer type as per my previous post. What error are you getting on the Sales or developer environment?

Note: The default environment is normal, all tenants have a default environment.

[Anonymous]

Finally got it working.. I had to delete the environment i created separate from default and sandbox.. I then recreated the environment and enables sample apps and dataverse which worked 😄