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Fill the gap between planning and doing with SSIS 2014 The 2014 release of Microsoft's SQL Server Integration Services provides enhancements for managing extraction, transformation, and load operations, plus expanded in-memory capabilities, improved disaster recovery, increased scalability, and much more. The increased functionality will streamline your ETL processes and smooth out your workflow, but the catch is that your workflow must change. New tools come with new best practices, and Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Integration Services will keep you ahead of the curve. SQL Server MVP Brian Knight is the most respected name in the business, and your ultimate guide to navigating the changes to use Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services 2014 to your utmost advantage. Implement new best practices for effective use of SSISWork through tutorials for hands-on learning of complex techniquesRead case studies that illustrate the more advanced conceptsLearn directly from the foremost authority on SSISSQL Server Integration Services is a complex tool, but it's the lifeblood of your work. You need to know it inside out, and you must understand the full potential of its capabilities in order to use it effectively. You need to make sure the right architecture is in place. Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Integration Services is your roadmap to understanding SSIS on a fundamental level, and setting yourself up for success.

Become a self-sufficient citizen developer by learning the tools within the Microsoft Power Platform and how they can be used together to drive change and multiply your productivity. Learn about PowerApps for building applications, Power Automate for automating business processes across those applications, and Power BI for analyzing results and communicating business intelligence through compelling visuals. By understanding the purpose and capabilities of these tools, you will be able to enhance your organization’s visibility into key areas and make informed business decisions in a timely matter. This book is divided into four parts and begins in Part I by showing you how to build applications through PowerApps. You will learn about screens and controls, application sharing and administration, and how to make your applications accessible from mobile devices such as phones and tablets. Part II is about creating workflows using Power Automate that implement business logic across your applications. Part III brings in dashboards and data analysis, showing you how to connect to a data source, cleanse the data from that source, and drive decision making through interactive reports and storytelling. Part IV brings together all the pieces by showing the integrations that are possible when all three tools are combined into a single solution.What You Will LearnUnderstand the need for the citizen developer in today’s business environmentOrganize and plan the building of line-of-business applications with PowerApps solutions Replace wasteful paper processes with automated applications built in PowerAppsAutomate workflows across processes with Power AutomateCommunicate analytical results through visualizations and storytellingIntegrate PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI into solutions that multiply productivityWho This Book Is ForPower users and analysts with strong Excel skills who need a more comprehensive set of tools that can better help them accomplish their vision on projects, those familiar with one of the Power Platform tools who wish to learn how all three can fit together, and those who are seen as as “rogue IT” problem solvers who get things done when others have tried but failed

Bring your data to life with Power BIKey FeaturesGet to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Power BI and its Business Intelligence capabilitiesBuild accurate analytical models, reports and dashboards Get faster and more intuitive insights from your data using Microsoft Power BIBook DescriptionMicrosoft Power BI is a cloud-based service that helps you easily visualize and share insights using your organization's data.This book will get you started with business intelligence using the Power BI toolset, covering essential concepts such as installation,designing effective data models, as well as building basic dashboards and visualizations to make your data come to lifeYou will learn how to get your data the way you want – connecting to data sources sources and how to clean your data with the Power BI Query Editor. You will next learn how to properly design your data model to make your data easier to work with.. You will next learn how to properly design your data model to navigate table relationships and build DAX formulas to make your data easier to work with.Visualizing your data is another key element of this book, and you will learn how to follow proper data visualization styles and enhanced digital storytelling techniques.By the end of this book, you will understand how to administer your organization's Power BI environment so deployment can be made seamless, data refreshes can run properly, and security can be fully implementedWhat you will learnConnect to data sources using both import and DirectQuery optionsUse the Query Editor to apply data transformations and data cleansing processes, including learning how to write M and R scriptsDesign optimized data models by designing relationships and DAX calculationsLeverage built-in and custom visuals to design effective reportsUse the Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service to implement Row Level Security on your modelAdminister a Power BI cloud tenant for your organizationDeploy your Power BI Desktop files into the Power BI Report ServerWho this book is forThis book is for aspiring Business Intelligence professionals who want to get up and running with Microsoft Power BI. 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.

Design, develop, and master efficient Power BI solutions for impactful business insightsKey FeaturesGet to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Power BI Combine data from multiple sources, create visuals, and publish reports across platformsUnderstand Power BI concepts with real-world use casesBook DescriptionMicrosoft Power BI Complete Reference Guide gets you started with business intelligence by showing you how to install the Power BI toolset, design effective data models, and build basic dashboards and visualizations that make your data come to life.In this Learning Path, you will learn to create powerful interactive reports by visualizing your data and learn visualization styles, tips and tricks to bring your data to life. You will be able to administer your organization's Power BI environment to create and share dashboards. You will also be able to streamline deployment by implementing security and regular data refreshes.Next, you will delve deeper into the nuances of Power BI and handling projects. You will get acquainted with planning a Power BI project, development, and distribution of content, and deployment. You will learn to connect and extract data from various sources to create robust datasets, reports, and dashboards. Additionally, you will learn how to format reports and apply custom visuals, animation and analytics to further refine your data.By the end of this Learning Path, you will learn to implement the various Power BI tools such as on-premises gateway together along with staging and securely distributing content via apps. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products:Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide by Devin Knight et al. Mastering Microsoft Power BI by Brett PowellWhat you will learnConnect to data sources using both import and DirectQuery optionsLeverage built-in and custom visuals to design effective reportsAdminister a Power BI cloud tenant for your organizationDeploy your Power BI Desktop files into the Power BI Report ServerBuild efficient data retrieval and transformation processesWho this book is forMicrosoft Power BI Complete Reference Guide is for those who want to learn and use the Power BI features to extract maximum information and make intelligent decisions that boost their business. If you have a basic understanding of BI concepts and want to learn how to apply them using Microsoft Power BI, then Learning Path is for you. It consists of real-world examples on Power BI and goes deep into the technical issues, covers additional protocols, and much more.

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.