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

by Brett Powell

Design, create and manage robust Power BI solutions to gain meaningful business insights

Key FeaturesMaster all the dashboarding and reporting features of Microsoft Power BICombine data from multiple sources, create stunning visualizations and publish your reports across multiple platformsA comprehensive guide with real-world use cases and examples demonstrating how you can get the best out of Microsoft Power BIBook DescriptionThis 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.

What you will learnBuild efficient data retrieval and transformation processes with the Power Query M LanguageDesign scalable, user-friendly DirectQuery and Import Data ModelsDevelop visually rich, immersive, and interactive reports and dashboardsMaintain version control and stage deployments across development, test, and production environmentsManage and monitor the Power BI Service and the On-premises data gatewayDevelop a fully on-premise solution with the Power BI Report ServerScale up a Power BI solution via Power BI Premium capacity and migration to Azure Analysis Services or SQL Server Analysis ServicesWho this book is forBusiness 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.

Table of ContentsPlanning Power BI ProjectsConnecting to Sources and Transforming Data with MDesigning Import and DirectQuery Data ModelsDeveloping DAX Measures and Security RolesCreating and Formatting Power BI ReportsIntegrating Custom Visuals, Animation and Analytics into Power BI ReportsDesigning Power BI Dashboards and Multi-Dashboard ArchitecturesManaging Application Workspaces and Power BI ContentManaging the On-Premises Data Gateway and Data Refresh ConfigurationsDeploying Power BI On-Premises with the Power BI Report ServerCreating Power BI Apps and Content DistributionAdministering Power BI for an OrganizationScaling Up with Power BI Premium and SQL Server Analysis Services<

Genres: Nonfiction, Business

1149 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 29, 2018

Reviews

[Kedijik]

Really good all-rounder for the architecture and capabilities of PowerBI. However, if you want to be a report writer in 24 hrs, this is not the book for you. DAX and even M is left to more in-depth books. The definitive guide is probably a better place for that purpose.