Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide

Bring your data to life through data modeling, visualization, digital storytelling, and more

AvDevin Knight,Erin Ostrowsky

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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An accessible fast paced introduction to all aspects of Power BI for new or aspiring BI professionals, data analysts, and data visualizers.Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format.Key FeaturesUpdated with the latest features in Power BI including Dataflow, AI insights, visuals and row level securityGet faster and more intuitive data insights using Microsoft Power BI and its business intelligence capabilitiesBuild accurate analytical models, reports, and dashboardsBook DescriptionThis revised edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest enhancements to Power BI. It includes a new chapter dedicated to dataflow, and covers all the essential concepts such as installation, designing effective data models, as well as building basic dashboards and visualizations to help you and your organization make better business decisions.You’ll learn how to obtain data from a variety of sources and clean it using Power BI Query Editor. You’ll then find out how you can design your data model to navigate and explore relationships within it and build DAX formulas to make your data easier to work with. Visualizing your data is a key element in this book, and you’ll get to grips rapidly with data visualization styles and enhanced digital storytelling techniques. In addition, you will acquire the skills to build your own dataflows, understand the Common Data Model, and automate data flow refreshes to eradicate data cleansing inefficiency.This guide will help you understand how to administer your organization's Power BI environment so that deployment can be made seamless, data refreshes can run properly, and security can be fully implemented.By the end of this Power BI book, you’ll have a better understanding of how to get the most out of Power BI to perform effective business intelligence.What you will learnConnect to data sources using import and DirectQuery optionsUse Query Editor for data transformation and data cleansing processes, including writing M and R scripts and dataflows to do the same in the cloudDesign optimized data models by designing relationships and DAX calculationsDesign effective reports with built-in and custom visualsAdopt Power BI Desktop and Service to implement row-level securityAdminister a Power BI cloud tenant for your organizationUse built-in AI capabilities to enhance Power BI data transformation techniquesDeploy your Power BI desktop files into the Power BI Report ServerWho this book is forAspiring business intelligence professionals who want to learn Power BI will find this book useful. If you have a basic understanding of BI concepts and want to learn how to apply them using Microsoft Power BI, this book is for you.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-10-30
Mått:191 x 235 x 17 mm
Vikt:557 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:296
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Packt Publishing Limited
ISBN:9781800561571

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Devin Knight is the President at Pragmatic Works Training. There he determines which courses are created, delivered, and updated for customers, including 60+ Power BI courses. This is the eleventh SQL Server and Business Intelligence book that he has authored. Devin often speaks at conferences such as PASS Summit, Power Platform Community Conference, SQL Saturdays, and Code Camps. Making his home in Jacksonville, FL, Devin is a contributor at the local technology community groups. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of data professionals and sharing practical insights gained through years of hands-on experience. His training content has helped thousands of users around the world better understand and leverage Microsoft's data tools. Erin Ostrowsky is a data strategist and Power BI consultant who brings storytelling and technical insight together to drive smart decisions. With roots in business journalism and a passion for visual analytics, she has trained and advised teams from mine sites to boardrooms. As a former national trainer for Pragmatic Works and co-author of the Power BI Quick Start Guide, Erin blends communication skills with real-world reporting strategy. She now focuses on helping mining, manufacturing, and construction teams turn their systems and spreadsheets into high-impact dashboards. Whether delivering training, building reports, or architecting solutions, Erin empowers clients to unlock the full value of their data. Mitchell Pearson has worked as a Data Platform Consultant and Trainer for the last 8 years. Mitchell has authored books on SQL Server, Power BI and the Power Platform. Data Platform experience includes designing and implementing enterprise level Business Intelligence solutions with the Microsoft SQL Server stack (T-SQL, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS), the Power Platform and Microsoft Azure.Mitchell is very active in the community: Running the local Power BI User Group, presenting at user groups locally and virtually, and creating YouTube videos for MitchellSQL Bradley Schacht is a Principal Program Manager on the Microsoft Fabric product team based in Jacksonville, FL. Bradley is a former consultant, trainer, and has authored 7 other SQL Server, Power BI, and Microsoft Fabric books. As a member of the Microsoft Fabric product team, Bradley works directly with customers to solve some of their most complex data problems, helps shape the future of Microsoft Fabric, and builds content to educate the community about the platform's capabilities. Bradley has presented at international data conferences including the Microsoft Fabric Conference, SQL Bits, and PASS Summit, as well as dozens of community events like SQL Saturdays, Code Camps, and user groups across the country. He is passionate about making complex topics easy to understand.

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsGetting Started with Importing Data OptionsData Transformation StrategiesBuilding the Data ModelLeveraging DAXVisualizing DataDigital Storytelling with Power BIUsing a Cloud Deployment with the Power BI ServiceData Cleansing in the Cloud with DataflowsOn-Premises Solutions with Power BI Report Server