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Data logging in Dynamics 365

Data logging is a critical foundation for transparency, compliance and operational stability in Microsoft Dynamics 365.

While Dynamics 365 provides basic audit logging, many organizations struggle with limited visibility, missing history and the lack of restore capabilities.

This insight explains how data logging really works in Dynamics 365 and where modern solutions like xRM Audit - Data Log Center close the gap for audit logging, data history and restore scenarios in Dataverse.

What does data logging mean in Dynamics 365?

In Dynamics 365, data logging refers to the structured tracking of record and field-level changes in Dataverse, including who changed what, when the change occurred and what the previous value was.

Unlike standard Dataverse audit logging, advanced data logging enables teams to understand how data evolved over time and to actively recover from incorrect changes.

Why advanced data logging matters

  • Full transparency across users and integrations
  • Reliable audit history for compliance
  • Fast rollback of unwanted changes
  • Reduced dependency on exports
  • Better understanding of data behavior

Approaches to data logging in Dynamics 365

Standard audit logging

Built-in audit logging supports compliance but lacks operational depth.

  • Limited historical depth
  • No restore of values
  • Admin-only access
  • Export-heavy workflows

Custom plugins & workarounds

Custom extensions increase complexity and long-term maintenance effort.

  • Custom development required
  • Fragmented logic
  • Upgrade risks
  • Hard to scale
Modern approach

xRM Data Log

A dedicated Dynamics 365 app built for real-world data logging and restore scenarios.

  • Field-level change tracking in Dynamics 365
  • Complete before/after data history
  • One-click restore of overwritten values
  • Recovery of deleted records
  • Dataverse-native and enterprise-ready

Turn audit data into an operational asset

xRM Audit - Data Log Center transforms raw audit information into a structured, actionable workflow – directly inside Dynamics 365.

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