Mastering Microsoft Power BI: Expert techniques for effective data analytics and business intelligence

by Brett Powell

Overview

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 Power BI.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781788292283
Publisher:	Packt Publishing
Publication date:	03/29/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	638
File size:	13 MB
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About the Author

Brett Powell is the owner of and business intelligence consultant at Frontline Analytics LLC, a data and analytics research and consulting firm and Microsoft Power BI partner. He has worked with Power BI technologies since they were first introduced as the PowerPivot add-in for Excel 2010 and has been a Power BI architect and lead BI consultant for organizations across the retail, manufacturing, and financial services industries. Additionally, Brett has led Boston's Power BI User Group, delivered presentations at technology events such as Power BI World Tour, and maintains the popular Insight Quest Microsoft BI blog.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Planning Power BI Projects
2. Connecting to Sources and Transforming Data with M
3. Designing Import and DirectQuery Data Models
4. Developing DAX Measures and Security Roles
5. Creating and Formatting Power BI Reports
6. Integrating Custom Visuals, Animation and Analytics into Power BI Reports
7. Designing Power BI Dashboards and Multi-Dashboard Architectures
8. Managing Application Workspaces and Power BI Content
9. Managing the On-Premises Data Gateway and Data Refresh Configurations
10. Deploying Power BI On-Premises with the Power BI Report Server
11. Creating Power BI Apps and Content Distribution
12. Administering Power BI for an Organization
13. Scaling Up with Power BI Premium and SQL Server Analysis Services