Dataverse Connectivity: Connectors vs. Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Choosing the right way to connect to Dataverse is essential for building effective business applications and AI agents. While most organizations currently rely on traditional connectors, the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is emerging as the future of intelligent data interaction. Connectors: The Reliable Standard Connectors are built on established best practices and provide enterprise-grade reliability. They are the best choice when you need deterministic behaviors—predictable outcomes where the app performs predefined actions. Strengths Established best practices and enterprise-grade reliability Leverages existing Power Platform connector infrastructure Support multiple authentication modes Weaknesses: Executes predefined actions rather than allowing AI reasoning Not suitable for If queries could contain large datasets (1000+ records) MCP: The Intelligent Future MCP is designed for when you need your agents to actually "think" about your data rather…

