Mastering Microsoft Power BI - 2nd Edition - Packt publishing

Microsoft Power BI - Business Intelligence Tool

person icon Greg Deckler, Brett Powell

ebook icon Packt Publishing

language icon Language - English

updated on icon Updated on Jan, 2023

category icon Development ,Data Science,Data Analysis

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Formats : PDF (Read Only)

Pages : 707

ISBN : 978-1-80181-148-4

Edition : 2

Language : English

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Book description

Mastering Microsoft Power BI, Second Edition, provides an advanced understanding of Power BI to get the most out of your data and maximize business intelligence. This updated edition walks through each essential phase and component of Power BI, and explores the latest, most impactful Power BI features.

Using best practices and working code examples, you will connect to data sources, shape and enhance source data, and develop analytical data models. You will also learn how to apply custom visuals, implement new DAX commands and paginated SSRS-style reports, manage application workspaces and metadata, and understand how content can be staged and securely distributed via Power BI apps. Furthermore, you will explore top report and interactive dashboard design practices using features such as bookmarks and the Power KPI visual, alongside the latest capabilities of Power BI mobile applications and self-service BI techniques. Additionally, important management and administration topics are covered, including application lifecycle management via Power BI pipelines, the on-premises data gateway, and Power BI Premium capacity.

By the end of this Power BI book, you will be confident in creating sustainable and impactful charts, tables, reports, and dashboards with any kind of data using Microsoft Power BI.

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Author Details

Brett Powell

Dr. Gomathi is a distinguished Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Community Lead, and Microsoft Learn Expert, renowned for her expertise in data analytics, AI-driven solutions, and data visualization. She holds 7+ Microsoft certifications, including Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate and Power Platform Solution Architect Expert, in addition to being a Google for Education Certified Trainer.
With over 14 years of experience in academia and industry, Dr. Gomathi has excelled as a trainer, professor, and thought leader, specializing in Business Central, Power BI, Power Apps, Tableau, Data Science, ETL tools, Big Data, and Machine Learning. Her work has empowered professionals and organisations to leverage data insights for innovation and efficiency.
She is an active member of the Computer Society of India and has made significant contributions as a peer reviewer and editor for SCOPUS-indexed and international journals. Her expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is reflected in her authorship of two published books, further establishing her authority in the field.
Dr. Gomathi has earned several prestigious awards, including the Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records titles and the "Young Scientist" and "Women Scientist" awards. As a holder of seven national and international patents, she inspires the tech and analytics communities, leading the way in the ever-evolving world of innovation.