What are virtual entities in the context of Dataverse and Dynamics 365 FO, and how do they differ from dual-write integration?

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Virtual entities allow real-time data access across Dataverse and D365 FO without duplicating data, unlike dual-write, which creates synchronized copies in each environment.

What are virtual entities in the context of Dataverse and Dynamics 365 FO, and how do they differ from dual-write integration?

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