MICROSOFT POWER BI COOKBOOK : gain expertise in power bi with over 90 hands-on recipes, tips,... and use cases, 2nd edition

Build effective analytical data models, reports, and dashboards using the advanced features of Power BI Key Features Updated with new recipes on query optimization, aggregation tables, Power BI API, and paginated reports Work with recipes across diverse Power BI platforms including the Power BI Service and Mobile Applications Implement custom solutions with M and DAX languages through actionable guidance and proven development techniques Book Description Microsoft Power BI is a leading business intelligence and data analytics platform that provides tools and services for deriving insights from data. With revised practical recipes, Microsoft Power BI Cookbook, Second Edition helps you navigate Power BI tools and their advanced features. It also demonstrates the use of end-to-end solutions that integrate those features to get the most out of Power BI. This cookbook provides advanced design and development tips, and guidance on enhancing existing Power BI projects. The updated edition enables you to implement evergreen frameworks that will stay relevant as Power BI updates. Get familiar with Power BI development tools and services by going deep into the data connectivity, transformation, modeling, visualization, and analytical capabilities of Power BI. Microsoft Power BI Cookbook, Second Edition enables Power BI’s functional programming languages of DAX and M to come alive to deliver powerful solutions to common business intelligence challenges. What you will learn Cleanse, stage, and integrate your data sources with Power Query (M) Remove data complexities and provide users with intuitive, self-service BI capabilities Build business logic and analysis into your solutions via the DAX programming language and dashboard-ready calculations Implement aggregation tables to accelerate query performance over large data sources Create and integrate paginated reports Understand the differences and implications of DirectQuery, Live Connections, Import, and Composite model datasets Integrate other Microsoft data tools into your Power BI solution Who This Book Is For This book is for BI professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge of Power BI and the value of the Power BI solutions they deliver to business users. Those who are looking at quick solutions to common problems while using Power BI will also find this book to be an extremely useful resource. Familiarity with Power BI and working with datasets is essential. This book is not for beginners. Table of Contents Configuring Power BI Tools Accessing and Retrieving Data Building a Power BI Data Model Authoring Power BI Reports Working in the Service Getting Serious with Date Intelligence Parameterizing Power BI Solutions Implementing Dynamic User-Based Visibility in Power BI Applying Advanced Analytics and Custom Visuals Administering and Monitoring Power BI Enhancing and Optimizing Existing Power BI Solutions Deploying and Distributing Power BI Content Integrating Power BI with Other Applications Publisher's note: This edition from 2021 is outdated and does not cover the most recent Power BI updates. A new third edition, updated to the latest release is now available in color Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format.Key FeaturesUpdate your knowledge with new recipes for query optimization, aggregation tables, Power BI API, and paginated reportsWork with recipes across diverse Power BI platforms including the Power BI Service and Mobile ApplicationsImplement custom solutions with M and DAX languages through actionable guidance and proven development techniquesBook DescriptionThe complete everyday reference guide to Power BI, written by an internationally recognized Power BI expert duo, is back with a new and updated edition. Packed with revised practical recipes, Microsoft Power BI Cookbook, Second Edition, helps you navigate Power BI tools and advanced features. It also demonstrates the use of end-to-end solutions that integrate those features to get the most out of Power BI. With the help of the recipes in this book, you'll gain advanced design and development insight, practical tips, and guidance on enhancing existing Power BI projects. The updated recipes will equip you with everything you need to know to implement evergreen frameworks that will stay relevant as Power BI updates. You'll familiarize yourself with Power BI development tools and services by going deep into the data connectivity, transformation, modeling, visualization, and analytical capabilities of Power BI. By the end of this book, you'll make the most of Power BI's functional programming languages of DAX and M and deliver powerful solutions to common business intelligence challenges.What you will learnCleanse, stage, and integrate your data sources with Power Query (M)Remove data complexities and provide users with intuitive, self-service BI capabilitiesBuild business logic and analysis into your solutions via the DAX programming language and dashboard-ready calculationsImplement aggregation tables to accelerate query performance over large data sourcesCreate and integrate paginated reportsUnderstand the differences and implications of DirectQuery, live connections, Import, and Composite model datasetsIntegrate other Microsoft data tools into your Power BI solutionWho this book is forIf you're a BI professional who wants to up their knowledge of Power BI and offer more value to their organization, then this book is for you. Those looking for quick solutions to common Power BI problems will also find this book an extremely useful resource. Please be aware that this is not a beginner's guide; you'll need a solid understanding of Power BI and experience working with datasets before you dive in. Build effective analytical data models, reports, and dashboards using the advanced features of Power BI Key Features: Updated with new recipes on query optimization, aggregation tables, Power BI API, and paginated reports Work with recipes across diverse Power BI platforms including the Power BI Service and Mobile Applications Implement custom solutions with M and DAX languages through actionable guidance and proven development techniques Book Description: Microsoft Power BI is a leading business intelligence and data analytics platform that provides tools and services for deriving insights from data. With revised practical recipes, Microsoft Power BI Cookbook, Second Edition helps you navigate Power BI tools and their advanced features. It also demonstrates the use of end-to-end solutions that integrate those features to get the most out of Power BI. This cookbook provides advanced design and development tips, and guidance on enhancing existing Power BI projects. The updated edition enables you to implement evergreen frameworks that will stay relevant as Power BI updates. Get familiar with Power BI development tools and services by going deep into the data connectivity, transformation, modeling, visualization, and analytical capabilities of Power BI. Microsoft Power BI Cookbook, Second Edition enables Power BI's functional programming languages of DAX and M to come alive and deliver powerful solutions to common business intelligence challenges. What You Will Learn: Cleanse, stage, and integrate your data sources with Power Query (M) Remove data complexities and provide users with intuitive, self-service BI capabilities Build business logic and analysis into your solutions via the DAX programming language and dashboard-ready calculations Implement aggregation tables to accelerate query performance over large data sources Create and integrate paginated reports Understand the differences and implications of DirectQuery, live connections, Import, and Composite model datasets Integrate other Microsoft data tools into your Power BI solution Who this book is for: This book is for BI professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge of Power BI and the value of the Power BI solutions they deliver to business users. Those who are looking at quick solutions to common problems while using Power BI will also find this book to be an extremely useful resource. Familiarity with Power BI and working with datasets is essential. This book is not for beginners. Power BI is a business intelligence and analytics services tool by Microsoft designed to provide visual and interactive insights into data. This book will provide thorough, technical examples of using all primary Power BI tools and features as well as demonstrate high impact end-to-end solutions that leverage and integrate these technologies and services.