Microsoft Power BI Cookbook: Convert raw data into business insights with updated techniques, use cases, and best practices
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Now in color, this edition helps you unlock the full potential of Power BI with new recipes and comprehensive techniques on advanced data tools and AI
Key FeaturesDive into Microsoft Data Fabric for deeper insights and robust data strategiesImplement Hybrid tables, create comprehensive scorecards, and establish shared cloud connections effortlesslyUncover new and updated data visualization tools that turn complex data into clear, actionable charts and reportsBook Description
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
What you will learnAnalyze and integrate business data using Microsoft Data FabricCreate impactful visualizations and manage Hybrid tablesDevelop shared cloud connections and advanced scorecardsEnhance report accuracy and dynamics using real-time data processingImplement efficient data governance and security measures within Power BIWho this book is for
This book is designed for data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and anyone involved in data processing or analytics who seeks to enhance their skills with Power BI’s latest features and prepare for future advancements in the field
Table of ContentsInstalling and Licensing Power BI ToolsAccessing, Retrieving, and Transforming DataBuilding a Power BI Semantic ModelAuthoring Power BI ReportsWorking in the Power BI ServiceGetting Serious About Date IntelligenceParameterizing Power BI SolutionsImplementing Dynamic User-Based Visibility in Power BIApplying Advanced Analytics and Custom VisualsEnhancing and Optimizing Existing Power BI SolutionsDeploying and Distributing Power BI ContentIntegrating Power BI with Other ApplicationsWorking with Premium and Microsoft FabricAdministering and Monitoring Power BI
From the Publisher
About Power BI
· What motivated you to work with Power BI?
I started working with the precursor to Power BI, the power tools introduced into Excel because they solved some long-standing problems of working with reoccurring text files that I needed to process in Excel and report on.
· Has Power BI something to offer to small businesses, or is it just for big organizations?
Power BI is for all sizes of organizations, and I think it can be particularly attractive for small and medium-sized organizations given the low cost of entry.
· What is your advice for someone starting with Power BI?
I always recommend joining the Power BI community, now the Fabric community, as there is a wealth of knowledge in these forums. These forums have been available for 9 years and there are many experts available to answer your questions.
About this edition
What are the key processes discussed in the book that will empower Power BI users?
This book covers the entire lifecycle of Power BI from installing and licensing the tools, to accessing and transforming data, building semantic models, authoring reports and other content, enhancing reports with DAX, and distributing content to users.
How is this book different from other Power BI books in the market?
This book covers an incredible array of features and functionality within Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. The scope of the coverage, specifically taking the time to point out the why’s and the best practices of what is being done, versus just simple instructions on how to do something is what makes this book special.
Highlights of this edition: Color images! Working with Premium and Microsoft Fabric Installing SQL Server and the AdventureWorks Database Installing Power BI Report Builder Thinking about licensing Extending the Core M Library Utilizing hybrid tables Leveraging the WINDOW Function
ASIN : B0D8T114LS
Publisher : Packt Publishing; 3rd edition (July 31, 2024)
Publication date : July 31, 2024
Language : English
File size : 37280 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Not Enabled
Print length : 999 pages
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Roberto Romero Poveda –
Great book!!!
Not recommended for beginners… But it is a great book!Color Images are are a great complement!
Brian Julius, Power BI Expert and Instructor –
A New Classic For Intermediate To Advanced Power BI Users
First off – this is not a book for beginners. I would characterize it as an intermediate to advanced level book. If you are just starting with Power BI, go with “Learn Power BI, 2nd edition”, also by Greg Deckler.Here are three reasons why I like this book so much and recommend it so highly:ð¸ It’s a CookbookThese are my favorite type of data books, since they are an incredibly efficient way to learn.This book is divided into â100 different “recipes” – very specific instructions on how to do one particular thing (e.g., Extending the Core M Library, Configuring On-Premises Data Connections, etc.). This makes it really easy to separate the things you already know from the areas in which to focus your learning.ð¸ It’s a “Learn by Doing” BookThe way I learn best is “tell me, show me, let me do it myself”, and this is the paradigm the book is built around. Each recipe starts with a brief intro and then a section called “Getting Ready”. The authors have prepared an extensive repository of over 100 PBIX files that enable you to work through the techiques on your own with little to no setup, and then check your work.ð¸ It’s a Greg Deckler BookGreg is one of the most knowledgeable and innovative thinkers in the global Power BI commmunity, so you can be certain you’re not going to get a rehash of the standard topics and approaches.A great example of this is the chapter entitled “Parameterizing Power BI Solutions” which consists of six detailed recipes for employing powerful parameterization techniques across hashtag#Mcode and hashtag#DAX in an integrated way to develop custom analytical solutions in your reports. Not something often discussed, but incredibly useful.Similarly, the book also includes a 30 page, 5 recipe chapter called “Getting Serious About Date Intelligence”, which is the most detailed writeup I’ve seen to date on what I refer to as the “offset” approach – just a decisively better way to do traditional “time intelligence” calculations – simpler, more flexible, more reliable, and more performant.One other thing – this book looks **great**. It’s full of hi-res color screen shots and laid out in a really intuitive and attractive way.I could go on and on, but this is just a phenomenally well-implemented book that any serious Power BI user will benefit greatly from having in their collection.
Mario RodrÃguez Hernández –
Great guide to master Power BI
I’m not a great cook, but I love the recipes in the Microsoft Power BI Cookbook, written by Greg Deckler and Brett Powell. This gorgeous-looking, full-color third edition is packed with practical recipes that will help you become a Microsoft hashtag#PowerBI master.This book is a practical, step-by-step guide that covers everything from data collection and processing, modeling, presentation with visuals and reports, to advanced analysis.With an intermediate to advanced level target audience ( IMO ), the book present us concepts such as:â³ Data preparation : Direct query, query folding, Dataflows, M languageâ³ Semantic models: DAX measures, aggregation and hybrid tablesâ³ Authoring reports : visuals, slicers, paginated reportsâ³ Distribute contentâ³ Advanced analytics: clustering, anomaly detection, R, Pythonâ³ Microsoft Fabric There are a few chapters that I would like to highlight because I found them particularly helpful in getting the best results:ð¨ Date intelligence : DAX, calculated tables, calculation groupsð¨ Parametrizing BI solutionsð¨ Enhancing and Optimizing BI solutions Also, I personally think it’s a great resource if you plan to get certified as að Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associateð .
Michael Pineiro –
Another Great PowerBI Book from Packt
This Book covers a wide range of helpful âRecipesâ ranging from Setting up Power BI (Installation and Licensing), ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load), Building a Data Warehouse, Optimization, Reporting, Governance, etc. Once again Packt managed to find Subject Matter Experts who were able to provide a wealth of knowledge in a clear manner and I wish I would’ve had this Book a few years ago.
Thomas Rice –
Highly, highly recommended!
I’ll be clear and brief: this is a great Power BI cookbook! I’ve read a handful of Power BI books over the years and I think this is one of the best ones to date. It covers everything from licensing to getting started with Microsoft fabric. With more than 550 pages across 13 chapters, you will walk away with a deep understanding of Power BI best practices. Easy to read, follow, and understand too!
Amazon Customer –
I paid £45~ for this book. Not happy with the quality of the print paper. Its made from cheap paper material and will not stand upright if it needs to. Im going to get a refund on it.. its put me off buying any paperback books from amazon.