Manage Pipelines — PPAC Portal Walkthrough¶
Status: Placeholder — screenshots should be captured from a live tenant.
This document describes the "Manage pipelines" UI surface in the Power Platform Admin Center (PPAC) for reference. Since screenshots cannot be captured programmatically, structured text descriptions and screenshot placeholders are provided.
Navigation Path¶
- Sign in to the Power Platform Admin Center at admin.powerplatform.microsoft.com
- In the left navigation, select Environments
- Select the target environment (the pipelines host environment)
- Select Settings from the top command bar
- Expand Resources
- Select Manage pipelines
Note: "Manage pipelines" opens an embedded model-driven app for platform host environments. For custom host environments, use the standalone Deployment Pipeline Configuration app instead. See Microsoft Learn — Set up pipelines for the distinction.
What You See¶
Pipeline List View¶
The Manage pipelines surface displays:
| Field / Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Pipeline Name | Display name of the deployment pipeline |
| Description | Optional description of the pipeline purpose |
| Stages | Target environments configured as deployment stages |
| Status | Active / Inactive status of the pipeline |
| Created On | Date the pipeline was created |
| Modified On | Date of last modification |
Actions Available¶
From the pipeline list, administrators can:
- Create a new pipeline with target stages
- Edit an existing pipeline (add/remove stages, rename)
- Deactivate a pipeline to prevent deployments
- Delete a pipeline (irreversible — deactivate first for safety)
- View run history for audit trail
Stage Configuration¶
Each pipeline contains one or more stages. For each stage:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Stage Name | Target environment display name |
| Environment | Linked Power Platform environment |
| Stage Order | Deployment sequence (Dev → Test → Prod) |
| Pre-deployment Step | Optional approval gate |
Screenshot Placeholders¶
The following screenshots should be captured from a live tenant to complete this documentation:
| # | Screenshot Description | Expected File |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PPAC Environments list with target host highlighted | ppac-environments-list.png |
| 2 | Environment Settings → Resources → Manage pipelines link | manage-pipelines-link.png |
| 3 | Manage pipelines — pipeline list view | manage-pipelines-list.png |
| 4 | Pipeline detail — stages configuration | pipeline-stages-detail.png |
| 5 | Deployment Pipeline Configuration app (custom host alternative) | dpc-app-custom-host.png |
Capture instructions: Use browser zoom at 100%, capture the full browser viewport, save as PNG. Store screenshots in
maintainers-local/tenant-evidence/pipeline-governance-cleanup/(gitignored).
Platform Host vs. Custom Host¶
| Aspect | Platform Host | Custom Host |
|---|---|---|
| Access | PPAC → Manage pipelines (embedded) | Standalone Deployment Pipeline Configuration app |
| Setup | Automatic for Managed Environments | Requires Power Platform Pipelines app installation |
| Recommendation | Use for standard ALM | Use when advanced stage configuration is needed |
For FSI organizations, a dedicated custom host environment is recommended to maintain separation between the pipeline infrastructure and target deployment environments.
Updated: May 2026 | Version: v1.0