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Microsoft Power BI Cookbook

Microsoft Power BI Cookbook

By : Greg Deckler, Powell
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Microsoft Power BI Cookbook

Microsoft Power BI Cookbook

4.7 (23)
By: Greg Deckler, Powell

Overview of this book

Since its first edition the Power BI Cookbook has been a best-selling resource for BI developers and data analysts to produce impactful, quality BI solutions. This new and updated edition retains the rigorous details and concepts readers of prior editions have enjoyed while also demonstrating powerful new capabilities and updated guidance aligned to the current state of the platform. In this book, with step-by-step instructions, you will learn to navigate the complexities of data integration and visualization in Power BI. From creating robust data models to implementing sophisticated reporting techniques, this Power BI book empowers you to make informed decisions based on actionable insights. It also introduces you to new capabilities such as Hybrid tables and scorecards, enhancing your ability to communicate and analyze business performance. It also expands and improvises on the core of the previous edition like parameterizing Power BI solutions, authoring reports, data intelligence, and integrating advanced analytics. This edition not only updates you on the latest features but also prepares you for future innovations with a preview of upcoming AI enhancements in Power BI. Whether you're refining your skills or aspiring to become an expert, this book is an invaluable resource for leveraging Power BI to its fullest potential
Table of Contents (16 chapters)
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Accessing and Analyzing Power BI Semantic Models in Excel

With a centralized and potentially certified Power BI semantic model hosted in the Power BI service, Excel users with Free, Pro, and Premium Per User (PPU) licenses can take full advantage of Excel’s familiar interface as well as advanced features and use cases, such as cube formulas and custom DAX queries.

Although Excel reports, like paginated reports, are only a complementary option to Power BI reports and dashboards, there are real-world use cases, particularly in accounting and finance, that require the cell-level control that Excel offers. Additionally, while Power BI Desktop is often a completely new application to users if it’s even installed on their device, Excel reporting and analysis enables users to quickly leverage years of experience.

In this scenario, an experienced Excel user with deep business knowledge can leverage the performance, scale, and automatic refresh of the published Power...

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