Microsoft Power BI, Visual Analytics, Data Visualization,
Dashboarding, Data collection, Data modeling, Reporting, Power BI
Desktop
Key Features:
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Master all the dashboarding and reporting features of Microsoft Power
BI
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Combine data from multiple sources, create stunning visualizations and
publish your reports across multiple platforms
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A comprehensive guide with real-world use cases and examples
demonstrating how you can get the best out of Microsoft Power BI
Book Description:
This book is intended for business intelligence professionals
responsible for the design and development of Power BI content as well
as managers, architects and administrators who oversee Power BI projects
and deployments. The chapters flow from the planning of a Power BI
project through the development and distribution of content to the
administration of Power BI for an organization.
BI developers will learn how to create sustainable and impactful Power
BI datasets, reports, and dashboards. This includes connecting to data
sources, shaping and enhancing source data, and developing an analytical
data model. Additionally, top report and dashboard design practices are
described using features such as Bookmarks and the Power KPI visual.
BI managers will learn how Power BI's tools work together such as with
the On-premises data gateway and how content can be staged and securely
distributed via Apps. Additionally, both the Power BI Report Server and
Power BI Premium are reviewed.
By the end of this book, you will be confident in creating effective
charts, tables, reports or dashboards for any kind of data using the
tools and techniques in Microsoft PowerBI.
What You Will Learn:
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Build efficient data retrieval and transformation processes with the
Power Query M Language
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Design scalable, user-friendly DirectQuery and Import Data Models
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Develop visually rich, immersive, and interactive reports and
dashboards
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Maintain version control and stage deployments across development,
test, and production environments
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Manage and monitor the Power BI Service and the On-premises data
gateway
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Develop a fully on-premise solution with the Power BI Report Server
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Scale up a Power BI solution via Power BI Premium capacity and
migration to Azure Analysis Services or SQL Server Analysis Services
Who this book is for:
Business Intelligence professionals and existing Power BI users looking
to master Power BI for all their data visualization and dashboarding
needs will find this book to be useful. While understanding of the basic
BI concepts is required, some exposure to Microsoft Power BI will be
helpful.
